Sightseeing at the Velothon

15/06/2016

Cyclists at the Velothon Berlin cycle race

In a few days, thousands of cyclists, both amateurs and professionals, will hit the road again to join the Velothon: the second largest bicycle race of its kind in Europe. The best thing about the Velothon is definitely its route, which takes you along the most famous sights of the German Capital. Plus: you can enjoy the beautiful tour through the city without having to worry about the usual traffic lights and cars on the streets. We took a look at the Velothon course to show you the most important stations of Germany’s popular bicycle race.

1. Brandenburg Gate

The Trabant ? in front of the Brandenburg Gate Berlin

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2. Potsdamer Platz

Capturing some low light at Potsdamer Platz. Do you have a favourite spot for nighttime photography in Berlin? Tell us in the comments! #visit_berlin

Ein Beitrag geteilt von visitBerlin (@visit_berlin) am Mai 18, 2016 um 10:54 PDT

3. Zoological Garden

Hello flowers, hello springtime! #visit_berlin

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4. Charlottenburg Palace

#schloss #charlottenburg #berlin #deutschland #eiserneskreuz #schlosscharlottenburg #germany #niemcy #alemania #radfahren #igersberlin #ig_deutschland #ig_berlin #lovelyday #visit_berlin #berlinpage #berlinbreeze

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5. Tempelhofer Hafen

Tempelhofer Hafen is an inland port lying directly on the Teltow Canal. Built from 1904 to 1908 and badly damaged during the war, Tempelhofer Hafen in post-war times was hardly more than one of the many derelict urban ruins in Berlin. Where the cargo barges were towed in former days, in 2007 a modern shopping centre was created.

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6. Tempelhof Field

The sun slowly setting over the „Tempelhofer Feld“ as captured by @ritterspach Many thanks for sharing this picture with us. #visit_berlin

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7. Maybachufer

Waiting for this ... #berlin #berlinstagram #kreuzberg #sickofwinter #kanal #ankerklause #igermany #igersberlin #deutschland #travel

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Marie Raymond (@marieraymond) am Mär 2, 2016 um 11:54 PST

8. Oberbaumbrücke

The Oberbaum Bridge (German: Oberbaumbrücke) is a double-deck bridge crossing Berlin's River Spree, considered one of the citylandmarks. It links Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg, former boroughs that were divided by the Berlin Wall, and has become an important symbol of Berlin’s unity.

Ein Beitrag geteilt von visitBerlin (@visit_berlin) am Nov 13, 2013 um 3:26 PST

9. Television Tower

Good Morning #berlin! #visit_berlin #tvtower

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Sarah Li | Berlin (@bersli) am Dez 27, 2014 um 12:12 PST

10. Berlin Central Station

Berlin's new Hauptbahnhof (central railway station) was opened in May 2006 Hauptbahnhof has all the facilities you would expect of a new, modern station. It has been described as a "shopping center with a rail connection"

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11. Siegessäule / Victory Column

60 meter above the city stands Viktoria, right on top of Berlin's famous Siegessäule (Victory Column). Locals have given the statue the nickname Goldelse, which means something like "Golden Lizzy". The viewing platform just below offers a stunning view over Berlin at any time of the year. #visit_berlin #berlin365

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If you want to hit the route yourself to discover Berlin by bike, you can either join the Velothon or get tips from our website, where we listed more than 50 tours and everything you need to know abour cycling in the city.