Abhörstation, Listening station in Grunewald, Germany
The Field Station Berlin consists of multiple concrete buildings topped with white geodesic radar domes on the summit of Teufelsberg hill.
The National Security Agency constructed this monitoring facility in 1963 to intercept radio communications from Eastern Bloc countries during the Cold War period.
The abandoned complex now functions as an open-air exhibition space where street artists display their works across the concrete walls and structures.
Visitors can access the former listening station through guided tours that explain the technical aspects and historical significance of this surveillance facility.
The station detected stronger radio signals when a nearby fairground Ferris wheel operated, leading to modifications in surveillance procedures.
Location: Berlin
Location: Bezirk Mitte von Berlin
GPS coordinates: 52.51793,13.38571
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:30
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