Großbeeren

Großbeeren is a municipality in Teltow-Fläming District in Brandenburg, extending across flat agricultural territory south of Berlin. The settlement comprises several villages connected by open countryside and retains a rural character.

In August 1813, forces of the Sixth Coalition defeated French armies here, marking a turning point during the wars against Napoleon's rule. This battle reinforced the momentum of the liberation campaign in the region.

The memorial tower from 1913 in the village center commemorates the Battle of Großbeeren and shapes the local landscape. Residents and visitors recognize this structure as a central landmark that reflects attachment to local history.

The area connects to Berlin via Bundesstraße 101 federal highway and is served by the Berlin-Halle railway line. Visitors should note that scattered villages require time to explore and plan accordingly.

The Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops, part of the Leibniz Scientific Community, conducts agricultural research here and contributes to scientific advancement. The research facility focuses on improving cultivation methods and plant breeding.

Location: Teltow-Fläming District

Elevation above the sea: 42 m

Shares border with: Stahnsdorf, Blankenfelde-Mahlow, Ludwigsfelde, Marienfelde, Lichtenrade

Address: Am Rathaus 1, 14979 Großbeeren

Website: https://grossbeeren.de

GPS coordinates: 52.35512,13.30788

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:28