Berlin-Tegel radio transmitter

The Berlin-Tegel radio transmitter is a broadcasting facility in Reinickendorf standing 86 meters tall with a distinctive wooden reinforcement framework. The installation served medium wave radio transmission and features a steel structure reinforced with wooden support elements.

The facility was built in 1933 and originally planned at 165 meters but was shortened to 86 meters in 1940 for safety reasons related to the growing Tegel Airport. Following French military bombardment in 1948, broadcasting equipment was relocated to another site.

The transmitter served as a key broadcasting hub for the region and remains recognizable to many Berlin residents as part of their media history. Its wooden structure made it an unusual landmark for radio technology of that era.

The tower is located in an easily accessible district and can be viewed from various parts of Berlin, though visiting requires planning when exploring the area. Use public transport to reach the location and explore the surrounding neighborhood.

The structure retained its wooden reinforcement despite its age and remains today a visible example of 1930s engineering technique. Many Berliners know it mainly from archive photos as it receives less photographic attention than other city landmarks.

Location: Reinickendorf

Height: 86 m

Made from material: wood

GPS coordinates: 52.57220,13.29220

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:45