Funkerberg, Technical monument in Königs Wusterhausen, Germany.
Funkerberg is a broadcasting site in Königs Wusterhausen covering 130 hectares and dominated by a 210-meter-high transmission tower. The grounds contain protected transmitter buildings, a functioning museum, and various technical structures from the early days of radio broadcasting.
The site was established in the early 1920s as the center of German broadcasting and transmitted the country's first officially recognized radio broadcast. The facility played a key role in developing radio technology and building a national broadcasting network.
The Radio and Broadcasting Technology Museum on the grounds documents early radio technology through exhibitions and preserved equipment. Visitors can see how people once shared information through radio and what role this technology played in daily life.
The site is mainly accessible through guided tours offered regularly, providing insights into the technical structures. Plan your visit ahead of time because tours follow a set schedule and often require advance registration.
The medium wave transmission tower is known locally as Der Dicke and ranks among the highest freestanding structures in the region. Its distinctive appearance and historical significance make it an unforgettable landmark in the landscape.
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