Funkturm Berlin, Communication tower in Westend, Berlin, Germany.
Funkturm Berlin is a steel structure in Westend, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, rising 146.78 meters on a square base measuring 20 meters on each side. The construction consists of lattice framework with continuous vertical structure that tapers upward, creating a slender, recognizable form.
Architect Heinrich Straumer designed this broadcast tower, which began operations in September 1926 during the third German radio exhibition. The structure survived World War II and continues serving as a transmission facility for radio and television signals.
Berliners call the tower »der lange Lulatsch«, a nickname meaning »the tall lanky one« in local dialect. Visitors today experience one of the city's most recognizable landmarks, still active for radio and television broadcasting.
An observation platform awaits visitors at 125 meters (410 feet), while a restaurant sits at 52 meters (171 feet), both accessible by elevator. The site lies near the exhibition grounds and is easy to reach on foot or by public transport.
The entire steel structure rests on porcelain insulators manufactured by the Royal Prussian Porcelain Factory. This technical solution appears in only a few structures worldwide and was originally intended to ensure electrical insulation.
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