Nauen Transmitter Station

Nauen Transmitter Station is a radio transmission facility in Brandenburg with multiple steel lattice masts and operational buildings covering about 40 hectares. The site spreads across flat countryside and houses both historical structures and modern transmission equipment.

Telefunken established this transmitter station in 1906 as the first operational long-wave radio facility connecting Germany with distant regions. The facility became a major hub for international radio communication and was expanded accordingly over time.

The 1920 transmitter building shows the design approach of architect Hermann Muthesius and reflects early radio architecture principles. You can still see how the structures were deliberately integrated into Brandenburg's flat landscape.

The station sits on open land outside Nauen town and is visible from nearby roads, though direct access to the grounds is restricted. The site is best viewed from outside or through organized tours, which are occasionally offered to visitors.

During World War I, the station achieved communication ranges of about 3,500 kilometers using a 25-kilowatt spark-gap transmitter and an umbrella antenna system. This capability was remarkable for the era and made it one of the world's most important communication hubs at that time.

Location: Nauen

Inception: April 1, 1906

Founders: Telefunken

GPS coordinates: 52.64772,12.90977

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:28