Berlin Olympic park, Olympic Park in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Germany.
Description
The Olympic Park covers an extensive area with multiple sports facilities, including a stadium holding around 74,000 spectators and a swimming complex with pools for different events. The grounds also contain an indoor sports hall and additional training facilities that visitors can explore.
History
The site was built between 1934 and 1936 and hosted the 1936 Summer Olympics, an event that transformed Berlin's landscape. Many of the original structures from that era remain standing today and shape the park's appearance.
Culture
The stadium serves as home to Hertha BSC and fills with crowds during the football season and major concerts. The grounds have become a gathering place where Berliners experience sports and entertainment throughout the year.
Practical
The park is easily accessible by public transport, with the Olympia-Stadion train station nearby for convenient arrival. Plan extra time for your visit since the grounds are spread across a large area with several sections to explore.
Did you know?
The Bell Tower rises 77 meters (252 feet) above the grounds, offering views across the entire park from its upper levels. Inside, exhibits document how the park has evolved and changed through different periods.
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Unité d'Habitation of Berlin
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Maifeld
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Bell Tower of Berlin Olympic Stadium
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Langemarckhalle
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Olympiapark Schwimmstadion Berlin
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Fließwiese Ruhleben
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Olympic Bell
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Bull
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Winner
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Ruhender Athlet
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Fließwiese Ruhleben
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Cow
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The Horse Tamers
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Staffelläufer
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FFH-Gebiet Fließwiese Ruhleben
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Winners steles
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Victory Goddess
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Discus Throwers
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Podbielskieiche
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Zwei Findlinge in der Murellenschlucht
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Heldenehrung
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Poesie
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7 bronze plaques with portrait reliefs
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