... And in Berlin on a festive date
Was erected to stand for centuries,
Monument to the Soviet soldier
With a rescued girl in her arms.
It stands as a symbol of our glory,
Like a beacon glowing in the dark.
He is the soldier of my state -
Keeping peace throughout the world!G. Rublev
On May 8, 1950, one of the most majestic symbols of Great Victory. A warrior-liberator with a German girl in his hands climbed to a multi-meter height. This 13-meter monument has become epochal in its own way. Let's get to know the details...
Millions of people visiting Berlin try to visit this place in order to bow to the great feat of the Soviet people. Not everyone knows that according to the original idea, in Treptow Park, where the ashes of more than 5 thousand Soviet soldiers and officers are buried, there should have been a majestic figure of Comrade. Stalin. And in the hands of this bronze idol was supposed to hold a globe. Like, "the whole world is in our hands."
This is exactly the idea that the first Soviet marshal, Kliment Voroshilov, imagined when he called the sculptor Yevgeny Vuchetich to himself immediately after the end of the Potsdam Conference of the Heads of the Allied Powers. But the front-line soldier, the sculptor Vuchetich, just in case, prepared another option - an ordinary Russian soldier, who stomped from the walls of Moscow to Berlin, who saved a German girl, should pose. They say that the leader of all times and peoples, having looked at both proposed options, chose the second one. And he only asked to replace the machine gun in the hands of a soldier with something more symbolic, for example, a sword. And for him to cut the fascist swastika...
Why a warrior and a girl? Evgeny Vuchetich was familiar with the story of the feat of Sergeant Nikolai Masalov ...
A few minutes before the start of a furious attack on German positions, he suddenly heard, as if from under the ground, a child's cry. Nikolai rushed to the commander: “I know how to find a child! Permit! And a second later he rushed in search. Weeping came from under the bridge. However, it is better to give the floor to Masalov himself. Nikolai Ivanovich recalled this: “Under the bridge, I saw a three-year-old girl sitting next to her murdered mother. The baby had blond hair, slightly curled at the forehead. She kept fiddling with her mother's belt and calling: "Mutter, mutter!" No time to think here. I am a girl in an armful - and back. And how she sounds! I'm on the go and so and so I persuade: shut up, they say, otherwise you will open me. Here, indeed, the Nazis began to shoot. Thanks to our people - they helped us out, opened fire from all trunks.
At this moment, Nikolai was wounded in the leg. But he didn’t leave the girl, he informed his friends ... And a few days later the sculptor Vuchetich appeared in the regiment, who made several sketches for his future sculpture ...
This is the most common version that the soldier Nikolai Masalov (1921-2001) was the historical prototype for the monument. In 2003, a plaque was erected on the Potsdamer Bridge (Potsdamer Brücke) in Berlin in memory of the feat accomplished in this place.
The story is based primarily on the memoirs of Marshal Vasily Chuikov. The very fact of Masalov's feat is confirmed, but during the GDR, eyewitness accounts were collected about other similar cases throughout Berlin. There were several dozen of them. Before the assault, many inhabitants remained in the city. The National Socialists did not allow the civilian population to leave it, intending to defend the capital of the "Third Reich" to the last.
The names of the soldiers who posed for Vuchetich after the war are precisely known: Ivan Odarchenko and Viktor Gunaz. Odarchenko served in the Berlin commandant's office. The sculptor noticed him during sports competitions. After the opening of the Odarchenko memorial, it happened to be on duty near the monument, and many visitors, who did not suspect anything, were surprised at the obvious portrait resemblance. By the way, at the beginning of the work on the sculpture, he held a German girl in his arms, but then she was replaced by the little daughter of the commandant of Berlin.
Interestingly, after the opening of the monument in Treptow Park, Ivan Odarchenko, who served in the Berlin commandant's office, guarded the "bronze soldier" several times. People approached him, marveling at his resemblance to a warrior-liberator. But modest Ivan never told that it was he who posed for the sculptor. And the fact that the original idea to hold a German girl in her arms, in the end, had to be abandoned.
The prototype of the child was 3-year-old Svetochka, the daughter of the commandant of Berlin, General Kotikov. By the way, the sword was not at all far-fetched, but an exact copy of the sword of the Pskov prince Gabriel, who, together with Alexander Nevsky, fought against the “knight dogs”.
It is interesting that the sword in the hands of the "Warrior-Liberator" has a connection with other famous monuments: it is understood that the sword in the hands of the soldier is the same sword that the worker passes to the warrior depicted on the monument "Rear to the Front" (Magnitogorsk), and which then raises the Motherland on Mamaev Kurgan in Volgograd.
The "Supreme Commander" is reminded of his numerous quotes carved on symbolic sarcophagi in Russian and German. After the reunification of Germany, some German politicians demanded their removal, referring to the crimes committed during the Stalinist dictatorship, but the entire complex, according to interstate agreements, is under state protection. No changes without the consent of Russia are unacceptable here.
Reading Stalin's quotes today evokes ambiguous feelings and emotions, makes us remember and think about the fate of millions of people in Germany and the former Soviet Union who died in Stalin's times. But in this case, the quotations should not be taken out of the general context, they are a document of history, necessary for its comprehension.
After the Battle of Berlin, the sports park near Treptower Allee became a military cemetery. The mass graves are located under the alleys of the memory park.
The work began when the Berliners, not yet separated by a wall, were rebuilding their city from the ruins brick by brick. Vuchetich was assisted by German engineers. The widow of one of them, Helga Köpfstein, recalls that many things about this project seemed unusual to them.
Helga Köpfstein, tour guide: “We asked why a soldier does not have a machine gun in his hands, but a sword? They explained to us that the sword is a symbol. A Russian soldier defeated the Teutonic Knights on Lake Peipsi, and a few centuries later he reached Berlin and defeated Hitler.
60 German sculptors and 200 masons were involved in the manufacture of sculptural elements according to Vuchetich's sketches, and a total of 1,200 workers participated in the construction of the memorial. All of them received additional allowances and food. The German workshops also made bowls for the eternal flame and a mosaic in the mausoleum under the sculpture of the warrior-liberator.
Work on the memorial was carried out for 3 years by the architect Y. Belopolsky and the sculptor E. Vuchetich. Interestingly, granite from the Reich Chancellery of Hitler was used for the construction. 13 meter figure Warrior Liberator was made in St. Petersburg and weighed 72 tons. She was transported to Berlin in parts by water. According to Vuchetich, after one of the best German foundry workers in the most accurate way examined the sculpture made in Leningrad and made sure that everything was done flawlessly, he approached the sculpture, kissed its base and said: “Yes, this is a Russian miracle!”
In addition to the memorial in Treptow Park, monuments to Soviet soldiers were erected in two more places immediately after the war. Around 2,000 fallen soldiers are buried in the Tiergarten park in central Berlin. There are over 13,000 in the Schönholzer Heide park in Berlin's Pankow district.
During the GDR, the memorial complex in Treptow Park served as a venue for various kinds of official events and had the status of one of the most important state monuments. On August 31, 1994, a thousand Russian and six hundred German soldiers participated in the solemn verification dedicated to the memory of the fallen and the withdrawal of Russian troops from united Germany, and Federal Chancellor Helmut Kohl and Russian President Boris Yeltsin took part in the parade.
The status of the monument and all Soviet military cemeteries is enshrined in a separate chapter of the agreement concluded between the FRG, the GDR and the victorious powers in World War II. According to this document, the memorial is guaranteed an eternal status, and the German authorities are obliged to finance its maintenance, ensure integrity and safety. Which is done in the best way.
It is impossible not to tell about the further fate of Nikolai Masalov and Ivan Odarchenko. Nikolai Ivanovich after demobilization returned to his native village of Voznesenka, Tisulsky district Kemerovo region. Unique case- his parents escorted four sons to the front and all four returned home with a victory. Nikolai Ivanovich could not work on a tractor due to shell shocks, and after moving to the city of Tyazhin, he got a job as a supply manager in Kindergarten. This is where the journalists found him. 20 years after the end of the war, fame fell upon Masalov, which, however, he treated with his usual modesty.
In 1969 he was awarded the title Honorable Sir Berlin. But talking about his heroic deed, Nikolai Ivanovich did not tire of emphasizing: what he accomplished was no feat, many would have done so in his place. So it was in life. When the German Komsomol decided to find out about the fate of the rescued girl, they received hundreds of letters describing such cases. And the rescue of at least 45 boys and girls by Soviet soldiers was documented. Today Nikolai Ivanovich Masalov is no longer alive ...
But Ivan Odarchenko still lives in the city of Tambov (information for 2007). He worked in a factory and then retired. He buried his wife, but the veteran has frequent guests - his daughter and granddaughter. And Ivan Stepanovich was often invited to parades dedicated to the Great Victory to portray a liberator with a girl in his arms ... And on the 60th anniversary of the Victory, the Memory Train even brought an 80-year-old veteran and his comrades to Berlin.
Last year, a scandal erupted in Germany around the monuments to Soviet liberators erected in Berlin's Treptow Park and the Tiergarten. In connection with the recent events in Ukraine, journalists from popular German publications sent letters to the Bundestag demanding that the legendary monuments be dismantled.
One of the publications that signed the frankly provocative petition was the Bild newspaper. Journalists write that Russian tanks have no place near the famous Brandenburg Gate. “As long as Russian troops threaten the security of a free and democratic Europe, we do not want to see a single Russian tank in the center of Berlin,” angry media workers write. In addition to the authors of Bild, this document was also signed by representatives of the Berliner Tageszeitung.
German journalists believe that Russian military units located near the Ukrainian border, threaten the independence of a sovereign state. “For the first time since the end of the Cold War, Russia is trying by force to suppress a peaceful revolution in Eastern Europe", - write German journalists.
The scandalous document was sent to the Bundestag. By law, the German authorities must consider it within two weeks.
This statement by German journalists caused a storm of indignation among the readers of Bild and Berliner Tageszeitung. Many believe that the newspapermen deliberately escalate the situation around the Ukrainian issue.
For sixty years, this monument has truly become accustomed to Berlin. It was on postage stamps and coins, in the days of the GDR here, probably, half of the population of East Berlin was accepted as pioneers. In the nineties, after the unification of the country, Berliners from the west and east held anti-fascist rallies here.
And neo-Nazis have repeatedly beaten marble slabs and painted swastikas on obelisks. But every time the walls were washed, and the broken slabs were replaced with new ones. Soviet soldier in Treptover Park is one of the most well-kept monuments in Berlin. Germany spent about three million euros on its reconstruction. Some people were very annoyed.
Hans Georg Büchner, architect, former member Senate of Berlin: “What is there to hide, we had one deputy of the Berlin Senate in the early nineties. When your troops were withdrawn from Germany, this leader shouted - let them take this monument with them. Now no one even remembers his name.”
A monument can be called a national one if people go to it not only on Victory Day. Sixty years have changed Germany a lot, but they have not been able to change the way Germans look at their history. And in the old GDR guidebooks, and on modern tourist sites - this is a monument to the "Soviet liberator soldier." To the common man who came to Europe in peace.
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How to get there: by train to the station. Treptower Park or buses No. 166, 265, 365.
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As it turned out, few of the guests of the city know where the monument to the Soviet soldier in Berlin is located. However, this is not tricky, because. in the main it is not always possible to find.
So, the monument to the soldier of the liberator in Berlin is located in Treptow Park in the eastern part of the city. In order to get to the park, you need to get to the S-Bahn train station "Treptow Park". From there, walk for about 5 minutes. I advise you to immediately look at the map in which direction to move, because. despite the fact that the monument stands quite high, it is not visible at all through the trees.
In one of my notes, I already wrote about the solemn events associated with the anniversary of the liberation of Germany from fascism.
It is unfortunate that in recent times this topic is completely wild. We have all heard various crazy things on this topic, we will not focus our attention on them. Those who are interested in this monument will understand me.
So, on May 8 and 9 there are a lot of people here. People come to bow to the Soviet soldier-liberator and honor the memory of their grandfathers. Every time I am surprised how many Germans come to the monument to lay flowers. Also nearby on the site are various events of anti-fascist organizations. The audience is going, shall we say, motley. People walk late.
The monument is in perfect condition, which requires considerable investment. I am very glad that money is allocated for this. Although in Germany this is the norm.
Few people know...
Very few people know that in Berlin there is another very well-groomed and no less solemn memorial complex - this is the cemetery of Soviet soldiers. This complex is located in the district of Reinickendorf, away from public transport. The memorial is also in perfect condition; a major overhaul was carried out last year.
Here is the place on the map
Who will have half a day of time, I recommend to look into this place. Please note that the monument closes at 6 pm. This is probably due to possible vandalism. I will not approve, but I ask myself the question, why close a large memorial to the castle. This is very unusual for Berlin. Here such places are always open.
And two more places
If I already started talking about our military monuments, then two more places with this theme should be mentioned. This is a monument to the soldiers-liberators behind the Brandenburg Gate ( on the map) and the Russian-German military museum in Karlshorst ( on the map). By the way, it was there that it was signed unconditional surrender Nazi Germany. Here you can see the hall in which, in fact, the signing of the document, which meant the end of the war, took place. The museum has many different military exhibits. Highly recommend this place!
I wish you a pleasant stay in Berlin!
In the most popular Treptower Park, located in East Berlin, stands one of the most famous monuments in the world, keeping the memory of the Second World War. This is a statue of the Liberator Warrior, which is the center of one of the three military memorials in the German capital, reminiscent of the victory of the USSR in the Great Patriotic War and the liberation of Europe from fascism.
The history of the creation of the monument
The idea of creating a memorial arose immediately after the war. In 1946 the Military Council of the Group Soviet troops in Germany announced a competition for the best design of the monument to the soldiers-liberators. Out of 33 projects, the project designed by the architect Ya. B. Belopolsky and the sculptor E. V. Vuchetich won. Interestingly, Vuchetich presented two sketches of the central monument. The first was supposed to depict Stalin with a globe in his hand, but the Generalissimo himself approved the second option. There is evidence that Stalin made another proposal - to replace the machine gun in the hands of a soldier with a sword. Of course, this amendment was also accepted. At the same time, some historians argue that the idea with the sword belonged to the sculptor himself.
The plot of the monument was inspired real event. True, it is not known who exactly served as the prototype. Historians call two names - Nikolai Masalov, who carried a German girl out of the fire, and Trifon Lukyanovich, who repeated the same feat. They could pose for the sculptor different people. So, according to the memoirs of Colonel V.M. Gunaz, it was he who posed for Vuchetich in 1945, when he served in Austria. As V.M. Gunaz, it was he who advised the sculptor to depict a girl in the hands of a soldier, and not a boy, as he had originally planned.
Already while working in Berlin, Vuchetich was posed by Private I.S. Odarchenko, whom the sculptor saw at the celebration of the Day of the Athlete. It is interesting that Odarchenko also posed for a mosaic panel, which is located inside the pedestal of the monument. Author, artist A.A. Gorpenko, depicted him on the panel twice. Subsequently, Odarchenko served in Berlin, including guarding the monument to the Liberator Warrior. People repeatedly approached him and asked if his striking resemblance to the monument was accidental, but he never confessed.
Marlene, the daughter of the German architect Felix Krause, who helped Vuchetich, first acted as a model for the figure of a girl. However, later they decided that she was not suitable for her age, after which they settled on the candidacy of 3-year-old Svetlana, the daughter of the Soviet commandant of Berlin, Major General Kotikov.
Interesting history of the sword. Vuchetich depicted not an abstract sword, but a very specific blade of Prince Vsevolod of Novgorod and Pskov, in the baptism of Gabriel (1095-1138), canonized in 1549.
Work on a huge monument was fraught with great difficulties. First, Vuchetich sculpted a clay sculpture one-fifth of its natural size, then plaster fragments were prepared for casting, which were sent to Leningrad, to the Monument-Sculpture plant. Already here, the statue was embodied in bronze and transported in parts by sea to Berlin.
Initially, it was assumed that the monument would be cast in Germany, but German firms demanded at least six months. The Soviet authorities planned to open the monument for the 4th anniversary of the Victory, so the order was transferred to Leningrad. The Leningrad casters managed in seven weeks. By the indicated date, the monument was ready; its opening took place on May 8, 1949.
Treptow Park Memorial
Currently, the monument to the Soldier-Liberator is the central element memorial complex"Treptow Park", in which more than 7,000 Soviet soldiers who died during the storming of Berlin are buried. The monument is a figure of a warrior holding right hand lowered sword, in the left - a German girl clinging to it. A soldier tramples a chopped Nazi swastika with his feet. The height of the monument is about 13 meters, weight - 72 tons. The work of the creators of the monument was highly appreciated - the creative team was awarded the Stalin Prize of the 1st degree.
The monument is set on a granite pedestal, which, in turn, stands on a high bulk hill. A memorial hall was created inside the pedestal, the walls of which are decorated with mosaics depicting representatives of the peoples of the USSR laying flowers at the graves of the fallen. In the middle of the hall, on a black polished stone cube, stands a golden casket containing a book with the names of all those who died during the capture of Berlin. Very impressive is the chandelier with a diameter of 2.5 m under the dome of the hall, made of rubies and crystal in the form of the Order of Victory.
It is on these mosaics that Ivan Odarchenko is depicted twice, posing for the monument to Vuchetich.
The memorial ensemble of Treptow Park itself covers an area of about 200 thousand square meters. m. Several tens of thousands of trees and shrubs were planted in it, 5 kilometers of paths framed by a granite curb were laid. In addition to the central monument, the park has a sculpture “Motherland” carved from a granite monolith, and in front of the Soldier-Liberator there is a memorial field with sarcophagi, mass graves, bowed red granite banners and two bronze statues of kneeling soldiers. And now, decades after the war, the memorial calls for a strong emotional response from numerous visitors.
Interestingly, the granite from which the memorial was built was taken by the Nazis from the occupied Holland and was intended for the construction of a monument after the victory in the war with the USSR. In the end, the stone served exactly this purpose, only the winner turned out to be different. In total, the construction took about 40 thousand square meters. m. granite slabs.
The status of the memorial is secured by an agreement signed by the four victorious powers, the FRG and the GDR. Under the terms of the agreement, the memorial has an eternal status, and its safety is guaranteed by the German government. Repairs are also carried out at the expense of Germany. And the Germans strictly observe their obligations. So, in 2003-2004. the monument to the Liberator was dismantled and taken out for restoration, funded by Germany.
It would be appropriate to mention the fate of the prototype Vuchetich. It was kept in Germany until 1964, when it was moved to Russia. Currently, the sculpture is installed in Serpukhov's memorial complex "Cathedral Hill".
Berlin is known for its parks and green spaces. More than a third of the entire territory of the German capital is given over to recreation areas. Treptow Park in this rich list occupies special place. Its main attraction is the monument to Soviet soldiers-liberators, opened in 1949. This is the largest memorial complex dedicated to those who died in World War II outside of Russia. The memorial has not only historical, but also artistic value. Dozens of talented sculptors, architects and artists of the USSR and Germany were involved in its creation.
Pay your respects to the Russian soldiers in Treptower Park. (Click to enlarge)
History of Treptower Park
The history of one of the largest parks in Berlin begins in early XIX century, when an "artificial forest" was planted on the banks of the Spree River. When the Directorate of City Gardens was created in the capital of Brandenburg, its head Gustav Mayer began to develop projects for several parks at once, Treptow Park was among them.
On a warm summer day, you can rent a boat and sail the Spree.
Treptov's project included not only alleys and lawns, but was ennobled with fountains, piers, ponds, a sports ground and a rose garden. Mayer himself managed to participate only in the park laying ceremony. All works were completed after his death, for the public Treptow was opened in 1888. Grateful Germans did not forget about the contribution of the master landscape design, his bust is installed here on one of the alleys.
The spirit of Gustav Mayer has settled forever in the heart of his creation.
At the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century, it was Treptow Park that was the favorite resting place of the townspeople. The place was quiet, secluded, away from the main city highways. Berliners sailed in boats on the Spree, dined in summer cafes, watched the carps in the pond, walked along the shady alleys.
After the war, in 1949, on the eve of May 9, a memorial to Soviet soldiers-liberators was opened in the park. In the same year, the entire complex was handed over to the city authorities of Berlin. Which were obliged to maintain order, renovate and restore the memorial. The contract is indefinite. According to this agreement, the German side does not have the right to change anything on the territory of the complex.
A small fountain made the park even more picturesque.
In the mid-50s, thanks to the efforts of German designers, a sunflower garden and a huge rose garden appeared in Treptow Park in Berlin. At the same time, sculptures lost during the war were installed in the park, and a fountain began to function.
Memorial to the Liberator
The storming of Berlin in April 1945 cost the lives of 22,000 Soviet soldiers. In order to perpetuate the memory of the dead, as well as to solve the issue of the burial places of soldiers, the command of the Soviet army announced a competition for best projects memorials. Treptow Park became the place where about 7 thousand soldiers and officers who died in last days war. Therefore, the issue of creating a memorial complex here was especially demanding.
The park serves as a living monument to all those who died in the last days of the war.
In total, more than 30 projects were presented. The work of the architect Belopoltsev (the first monumental work) and the sculptor Vuchetich (the author of famous sculptural portraits of Soviet military leaders) was chosen. For this project and its implementation, the authors were awarded the Stalin Prize of the 1st degree.
The memorial can be divided into several parts:
- Sculpture "Grieving Mother"- opens the complex, is the beginning of the "legend" of the memorial;
- Alley of birches- leads the visitor to the entrance to the fraternal cemetery of Soviet soldiers;
- symbolic gate- bowed banners and sculptures of mourning soldiers;
The sculpture of a grieving soldier is only a small part of the whole complex. (Photo enlarges when clicked)
- - symbolic marble cubes with bas-reliefs telling about the exploits of Soviet soldiers during the war, in the central part of the alley there are five mass graves, where 7,000 soldiers are buried, the sarcophagi themselves are made of Reichstag marble slabs;
More than 7,000 Russian soldiers are buried on the alley of sarcophagi. (Photo enlarges when clicked)
- Sculpture of a warrior-liberator- the main dominant of the complex.
The main sculpture of the memorial
The figure of a soldier with a girl in his arms is full of symbolic details that make up the main meaning of the whole complex:
- Trampled and dissected swastika- symbolizes the victory over Nazism;
- Lowered sword- the sculptor wanted to depict his hero with a machine gun in his hands, but Stalin personally ordered that modern weapons be replaced with a sword, which immediately made the sculpture more monumental in meaning. Despite the fact that the weapon is lowered, the hero grips it tightly in his hand, ready to fight back anyone who dares to disturb the peace.
- girl in arms- was intended to symbolize the nobility and disinterestedness of Soviet soldiers who do not fight with children. Initially, the sculptor intended to depict a boy in the hands of the hero, the girl appeared when the author learned about the feat of Sergeant Masalov, who saved the German girl during the storming of the German capital.
The most famous and symbolic sculpture is the Liberator Warrior!
Two soldiers served as models for the sculptor at once - Ivan Odarchenko(infantry sergeant) and Victor Gunaza(paratrooper). Both models were seen by Vuchetich during sports. Posing was a boring thing, so the soldiers replaced each other at the sessions.
Eyewitnesses of the creation of the sculpture claim that at first the author of the monument chose the cook of the Berlin commandant's office as a model, but the command was unhappy with this choice and asked the sculptor to replace the model.
The model for the girl in the arms of a soldier was the daughter of the Berlin commandant Kotikov, a future actress Svetlana Kotikova.
Pedestal of the main sculpture
At the base of the sculpture of the warrior-liberator there is a memorial room, in the center of which there is a black stone pedestal. There is a gilded casket on the pedestal, in the casket there is a parchment folio in a red binding. The tome contains the names of those who are buried in the mass graves of the memorial.
Mosaic panel - a classic image of the friendship of the Soviet peoples.
The walls of the room are decorated mosaic panels. On them, representatives of all the republics of the USSR lay wreaths on the graves of fallen soldiers. At the top of the panel is a quote from Stalin's speech at one of the ceremonial meetings.
The ceiling of the memorial room is decorated with a chandelier in the form of the Order of Victory. For the manufacture of the chandelier, high-quality rubies and rock crystals were used.
The ceiling is decorated with a chandelier made of rock crystal and rubies, and a quote from Stalin's speech is carved on the wall.
Park life today
Since the beginning of the 90s of the XX century, events in the park have been held very rarely. In the spring, especially on the eve of Victory Day, it is very crowded here. Mostly tourists and "Russian" Berliners with children come to the court. Representatives of a number of embassies lay wreaths on May 8 and 9. The monument to the warrior-liberator these days is buried in flowers.
Frequent guests in the park are representatives of numerous anti-fascist organizations in Germany, who hold their rallies and celebrations here.
For most of the year, the Treptow memorial park is deserted. Cleanliness and safety are meticulously maintained here, even in snowy winter all the paths are cleared.
In winter, the park freezes ...
There are several attractions in the park that attract tourists:
- playground with slides, towers and water attractions;
- the boat station offers walks on the Spree;
- Archenhold Observatory, where you can see a telescope with huge lenses.
A visit to the Archenhold Observatory will be especially interesting for children.
Travel companies in Berlin offer tours of the German capital, which include a visit to Treptow Park. There are no separate tours of the memorial.
How to get there?
The transport map of Berlin shows that the best way to get to Treptow Park is by train: routes S7 and S9 to the stop Ostkreuz, then transfer to circle line to the Treptower Park stop.
The whole let from the center of Berlin will take no more than 30 minutes.
There are several more buses (166, 365, 265). But in this case, you will have to take a walk along Pushkinskaya Alley.
The road from the center of Berlin to the park will not take more than half an hour.
Andres Jakubovskis
What do tourists say?
Eugene, 36 years old, Moscow:
“Treptow Park on May 9th makes a strong impression. I saw how parents read with their children in Russian the inscription over the mass grave: “The Motherland will not forget its heroes!” A large group of young anti-fascists chanted loudly and took pictures in front of the monument. There are a lot of people. We returned to the station by boat. We paid 5 euros and got a lot of pleasure.”
Irina, 24 years old, Belgorod:
“The tour was booked at the Russian tourist office, paid 25 euros each. The itinerary included the zoo, the Reichstag, museum island and Treptow Park. The guide was knowledgeable, told a lot of interesting things. On the territory of the memorial, except for us, there was no one. But flowers are everywhere.
