Gedenkstätte Großbeeren 1813

About the museum

The 32-meter memorial tower commemorates the Battle of Großbeeren on August 23, 1813, in which Prussian troops under General von Bülow and their allies pushed back Napoleon's troops at the gates of Berlin, preventing a renewed occupation of the capital. For the 100th anniversary, the Kreis Teltow had the tower built in reinforced concrete, then a new building method, in only about six months; it was dedicated on August 23, 1913, in the presence of Crown Prince Eitel Friedrich.

From 1998 to 2001 the listed building was comprehensively restored: it received an additional inner framework, cracks were grouted, a new spiral staircase leads into the tower from the museum hall, and lighting and interior wall heating were added to protect the exhibits. For the Siegesfest (victory festival) on August 24, 2001, the tower and the newly designed museum were reopened; the Landkreis Teltow-Fläming supported the work financially.

The small museum hall at the foot of the tower is devoted to the events of 1813 and the traditional victory festival, and displays uniforms, weapons, paintings, battle plans, and tin figures. Via 137 steps, mostly a spiral staircase, you reach the observation platform, which offers views of up to about 30 kilometers.

Key themes

• 32-meter memorial tower from 1913, built in early reinforced concrete
• Observation platform after 137 steps, with views as far as Berlin
• Museum hall with uniforms, weapons, battle plans, and tin figures
• Victory festival every year around August 23

Permanent exhibition

• Dauerausstellung zur Schlacht bei Großbeeren 1813 – The small museum hall in the tower commemorates the battle of August 23, 1813, and the traditional victory festival, with uniforms, weapons, paintings, battle plans, and tin figures.

Operated by

Gemeinde Großbeeren

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is free.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The listed building can only be reached by stairs and has no barrier-free entrance; people with severe mobility impairments cannot climb the tower.

Kids & families

• Stroller-friendly: not available

Getting there & parking

The tower stands on the Dorfaue in the center of Großbeeren and is visible from afar.

Amenities & dining

A snack bar, a bakery and a discount supermarket are located close by.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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