Trudelturm

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About Trudelturm

The roughly 65-foot-tall Trudelturm (Spin Tower) in Berlin-Adlershof is a technical landmark of aviation research, built between 1934 and 1936 by the German Aviation Research Institute (Deutsche Versuchsanstalt für Luftfahrt). The building, also known as the spin wind tunnel, stood next to a large wind tunnel and was used to simulate spinning, a dangerous flight condition. A vertical airflow allowed models to be positioned precisely and filmed with high-speed cameras to help researchers better understand aerodynamics. Today the tower is part of the Aerodynamic Park on the Adlershof campus of Humboldt University. You can visit the landmarked complex, which is part of the WISTA science and technology park and has also gained fame as a film location.

Based on the article “Trudelturm” from the German Wikipedia, summarized and rephrased by a language modelLicense CC BY-SA 4.0

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At a glance

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Address: Brook-Taylor-Straße 2
12489 Berlin, Germany
District: Adlershof
Phone: +493025002333
Website: de.wikipedia.org
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Coordinates: 52.43171° N · 13.52941° E
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Identifier: ID 9ea5175e-393…

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FAQ about Trudelturm

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What is the Trudelturm in Berlin?

The Trudelturm (Spin Tower) in Berlin-Adlershof is a technical landmark of aviation research, standing about 20 meters tall. The German Aviation Research Institute (Deutsche Versuchsanstalt für Luftfahrt) built it between 1934 and 1936 next to a large wind tunnel. The building is also known as the spin wind tunnel and has also gained fame as a film set.

What was the Trudelturm in Berlin-Adlershof used for?

The Trudelturm in Berlin-Adlershof was used to simulate the dangerous flight condition known as a spin. A vertical airflow held aircraft models in position, allowing researchers to observe them with high-speed cameras and better understand the aerodynamics.

Where is the Trudelturm located, and can you visit it?

The Trudelturm is located at Brook-Taylor-Straße 2 in Berlin's Adlershof district and today is part of the Aerodynamic Park on the Humboldt University's Adlershof campus. You can visit the protected building ensemble, which is part of the WISTA science and technology park.

What can you see around the Trudelturm in Berlin?

Near the Trudelturm in Berlin-Adlershof, about 400 meters away, you'll find the Götterbaum (tree of heaven) at BESSY, a historic site. If you'd like to grab a bite after your visit: travelguide195 lists around 9 restaurants within 500 meters of the Trudelturm.

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