Radar arrays on Field Station Berlin
The Devil’s Mountain is a man made hill in former West Berlin to provide the NSA with a vantage point with which to build a spy station on. The spy station was used to intercept messages transmitted from East Germany since West Berlin was an exclave of West Germany. It was sold of to private hands after redevelopment and the kind owner of the site now allows visitors to enter and explore the graffiti-covered former spy base. There is a lot of broken glass, sharp objects, and no railings on the edge so do wear a sturdy pair of shoes and do be careful. Don’t mind the street artists there, they’re just expanding their hobbies, but do mind the stray dogs.
Street art in Tberg
The graffiti inside and around the building are truly works of art. Perhaps the only place in Berlin where you’ll see more artistic renditions on public display is at the Berlin Wall. After a long walk up a spiral staircase in complete darkness (bring a torch), you’ll reach the roof of the building where you can get breathtaking views of Berlin in all directions. This is Berlin’s only ‘hill’ since the entire city is flat.
Olympiastadion in view
If you want, you might even bring a drone along to take some aerial photographs of the city. Being near the Olympiastadion of 1936, it is the perfect place to take in the city’s spotted past. It’s not the prettiest town in the world, but it’s got character and I’m proud to call it my own.
Welcome to the “Outpost of Freedom”.
