Berlin
Anhalter Bahnhof has been wiped off the map, except for the facade. However, in 1880, it was the largest station in Europe.
Anhalter Bahnhof freight depot and maintenance facility
The former freight stations of the Potsdamer and the Anhalter Bahn on the banks of the Landwehrkanal in Berlin were merged in 2011 and redesigned as a city park: the Park am Gleisdreieck. That does not mean that all railway heritage has been brushed away.
- Contains Practical Information
- Suitable for Explorers with Public transport
- Contains Background Information
Read the full story for members
- Get access to the full story and all photos of hundreds of destinations.
- Unlock all the practical information you need to plan a legal visit
to this venue, including GPS coordinates, address, public transport etc. - Discover nearby destinations and over 600 destinations, including this one, on a detailed map.
Become a member unlock full access for € 50 a year
Already subscribed? Log In
Plan your visit for members
Get the latest stories straight to your inbox
Related articles
Berlin
Until the middle of the twentieth century, loaded freight wagons rolled by at the Tempelhof railway yard, the boiling steam from locomotives spewed in all directions and smoked like burned coal. The mile-long railway yard was built in 1889 and expanded like crazy.
Latest from the blog
On November 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall, a symbol of Cold War division and oppression, was breached. Berliners poured through the newly opened checkpoints.
All photos and stories are copyrighted. Of course, linking to articles on the site is possible and allowed.
If you would like to use photos or articles from this website, please contact bart@hiddenmonuments.com.
© 2003-2025 Hiddenmonuments.com