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Spandau Citadel

Known locally as Zitadelle Spandau

A substantial Renaissance fortress with museums, ramparts and a very different atmosphere from central Berlin.

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Spandau Citadel Avda · CC BY-SA 3.0
Typical visit
2 hours 30 minutes
Setting
Mixed
Region
Berlin and Brandenburg
Last checked
13 Sep 2026

Why visit

A substantial Renaissance fortress with museums, ramparts and a very different atmosphere from central Berlin.

What you will see

  • Juliusturm.
  • Ramparts.
  • Berlin monuments exhibition.

History

The citadel developed around a medieval core and became a major early-modern fortress guarding the Havel and Spandau.

Photographs

Spandau Citadel

Avda · CC BY-SA 3.0 · full attribution on the image credits page.

Visitor tips

  1. 1

    Allow enough time to justify the trip west.

  2. 2

    Pair with Spandau old town rather than returning immediately to the centre.

About Berlin and Brandenburg

Capital landmarks, Prussian palace landscapes and the waterways of Brandenburg.

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