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1 Schloss Charlottenburg
Berlin; 14059
Flughafen The Charlottenburg castle (closed
Berlin-Tegel Mon) was designed as a summer
Wedding
Hohenzollernkanal home for Sophie Charlotte, Elector
Friedrich III’s wife. Construc tion of the
Siemensstadt Altes Schloss (closed Mon), the old
Spree Berlin cas tle, designed by the German
SCHLOSS architect Johann Arnold Nering
Westend CHARLOTTENBURG (1659–95), began in 1695 and the
Neuer Flügel (closed Tue), or new
Pichelsdorf Charlottenburg
wing, was added in the 18th century.
The inte rior of the build ing was fully
Wilmersdorf
restored after World War II.
Schöneberg The Nering-Eosander-Bau (closed Above Impressive entrance to the Schloss
Gatow
Grunewald Schmargendorf Mon), the palace in the Altes Schloss, 3 Klein Glienicke Charlottenburg, Berlin
Grunewald- contains the suites of Friedrich III and Berlin; 14129
Hohengatow see his wife. Its highlights include the Oak For centuries, the Hohenzollern WHERE TO STAY
BERLIN Gallery and the early 18th-century Dynasty, who first ruled as Prussian
Kladow Dahlem palace chapel. The Neuer Flügel is electors and kings and later as AROUND SCHLOSS
Krumme Steglitz CHARLOTTENBURG
Gross Havel Schwanenwerder Lanke famous for its Goldene Galerie, a emperors, trans for med the sandy
Glienicke huge golden ballroom, and for its glades, pine forests and lakes south- Schlosspark Hotel moderate
Sacrower STRANDBAD Zehlendorf Teltowkanal paintings by Watteau, Chardin and west of Berlin into picture-perfect A good business-style hotel with
Lehnitzsee See WANNSEE Schlachtensee Lichterfelde Pense (guided tours only). Kulturlandschaft – man- balconies that overlook the palace
Sacrow Pfaueninsel grounds. Amenities include a pool
Nedlitz Jungfern- Grosser The park behind the made landscapes of parks and free parking.
see Wannsee Nikolassee Heubnerweg 2a, 14059 Berlin (2 km/
Bornim Wannsee castle was originally and pal aces. Among
Nauener Cecilienhof Schönow French Baroque, but was the most brilliant of 1 mile northwest of the palace); 030
Vorstadt 326 90 30; www.schlossparkhotel.de
Bornstedt KLEIN GLIENICKE Dreilinden Kleinmachnow recon struc ted after these is Klein
Golm PARK RUSSISCHE KOLONIE AND Teltow World War II. Full of Glienicke, built for Prince Patrick Hellmann Schlosshotel
SANSSOUCI HOLLÄNDISCHES VIERTEL Teltowkanal inter esting buildings, Karl of Prussia in the expensive
Eiche Stahnsdorf This beautiful and serene luxury hotel
Potsdam Babelsberg it is open to visitors Golden griffin sculpture, early 19th century. The has a gourmet restaurant, bar and spa
Kuhfort Steinstücken all year round and offers Klein Glienicke vast park com prises the
Brandenburger FILMPARK BABELSBERG a scenic refuge for city Schloss Glienicke (Apr– and is set in a former country estate.
Brahmsstrasse 10, 14193 Berlin (6 km/
Vorstadt Siedlung Nuthe Stern Kienwerder
Templiner Eigenheim Schlaatz dwellers, joggers and families. Oct: closed Mon; Nov–Mar: open Sat & Sun, 4 miles southwest of the palace); 030
See Waldstadt Drewitz Güterfelde ª Take the A115 towards Potsdam guided tours only), the Jagdschloss 89 58 40; www.schlosshotelberlin.com
Geltow and turn on to Spanische Allee, which Glienicke, or Glienicke Hunting Lodge,
BRANDENBURG becomes Wannseebadweg, follow ing and a number of smaller buildings. EAT AND DRINK
signs to Strandbad Wannsee. The palace and park were declared a
Bergholz- AROUND SCHLOSS
Rehbrücke UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990. CHARLOTTENBURG
2 Strandbad Wannsee The simple Neo-Classical façade of
Berlin; 14129 the charming Schloss Glienicke has a Kleine Orangerie moderate
This inviting café, set right next to the
The public lido Strandbad solemn dignity about it that was once Schloss, offers tea, coffee and cake, but
Wannsee (mid-Apr–late Sep: open daily), admired by Goethe (see p108). Inside, is most popular for its beer garden and
was construc ted at the beginning the atmosphere is rich, with many tempting Sunday breakfast buffet.
of the 20th century and is big lovely paintings, colourful walls and Spandauer Damm 20, 14059 Berlin
enough to accom modate 40,000 rooms that are elegantly appointed (west of the castle); 030 322 20 21; www.
kleineorangerie.de; closed Mon in winter
people on its artificial sandy beach. with the architect Schinkel’s furnish-
Its buildings, including the changing ings and lit by bright, golden KLEIN GLIENICKE
rooms, eateries and bathrooms, were chandeliers. The proportions are Blockhaus Nikolskoe moderate
built in the straightfoward, functional perfect, giving the entire ensemble Commissioned by Friedrich Wilhelm III
Neue Sachlichkeit, or New Objectivity a particularly harmonious look. according to a Russian design, this
historic restaurant has a changing
style, spearheaded by the architect The adjoining park has a mock menu of traditional regional cuisine.
Martin Wagner. Alterna tively, stroll monastery, or Klosterhof, a coach Nikolskoer Weg 15, 14109 Berlin; 030 80
down Wannseebadweg to explore house, and the Grosse Neugierde, 529 14; www.blockhaus-nikolskoe.de
the nearby Schwanenwerder Island, a Neo-Classical pavilion that offers Ludwig & Werner expensive
which is home to some stunning villas. splendid views of the Havel river. The restaurant in Schloss Glienicke
ª Return to the A115 towards ª Return to the B1 and then continue serves modern versions of traditional
German dishes. Enjoy views of the
Potsdam and take the exit to Wannsee. on it towards Potsdam. Once in sunset from the terrace in summer.
Follow the B1 and continue westwards the city, follow the signs towards Königstrasse 36, 14109 Berlin; 030 805
to reach Klein Glienicke. Park Sanssouci. 40 00; www.schloss-glienicke-berlin.de
Eat and Drink: inexpensive, under €20; moderate, €20–€40; expensive, over €40
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