Sprengplatz Grunewald

The Sprengplatz Grunewald is an explosives storage and detonation facility located in a forested area in the Nikolassee district. The operation manages ordnance and hazardous materials through controlled demolition and disposal procedures.

The facility was established after World War II to handle the extensive ammunition remnants from the conflict that lay buried beneath the city. Regular discoveries during construction work made this controlled disposal operation essential for public safety.

Berlin residents receive regular notifications about scheduled detonations as part of the city's commitment to public safety and communication.

The site is not open to the public, but residents in surrounding areas receive advance notice before scheduled detonations. Larger operations are communicated to nearby neighborhoods so people can prepare for the noise and vibrations.

A major fire in 2022 proved difficult to extinguish and scattered explosives across the surrounding forest. This incident highlighted the unpredictable risks of handling decades-old and degraded ordnance materials.

Location: Steglitz-Zehlendorf

GPS coordinates: 52.46640,13.21980

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:03