Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Inline-Skating in the Tiergarten
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Trabrennbahn Mariendorf
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At Sport Oase
Sport & Fitness Venues
Olympiastadion
The Olympic Stadium is
worth a visit even if no particular
sports events are scheduled.
The giant edifice, constructed by
Werner Mach for the Olympic
Games in 1936, reflects the
architectural style typical of the
Nazi period. Two statues by Arno
Breker flank the main entrance.
Opposite the 80,000-seater
stadium are the Maifeld, inspired
by the architecture of ancient
Rome, and a belltower from
where you have fantastic views
of Berlin. The stadium itself was
renovated and partially covered
in 2000-4. Berlin's premier-league
football club, Hertha BSC, plays
its home games here. An exhibi-
tion documents the history of
the stadium
(see p84)
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Galopprennbahn
Hoppegarten
Horse races take place against
the historical backdrop of the
Union Club 1867's traditional
race track, considered to be the
most attractive track between
Moscow and Paris. In the audi-
ence, horse- and betting-mad
Berliners mingle with the city's
upper classes.
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Goetheallee 1,
Dahlwitz-Hoppegarten
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races 2pm Sun
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(03342) 389 30
Trabrennbahn Mariendorf
Exciting trotting races such
as the annual derby for the “Blue
Ribbon” take place on the Trab-
rennbahn in Mariendorf.
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Marien-
dorfer Damm 222
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races 6pm Wed,
1:30pm Sun
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(030) 740 12 12
Velodrom
This futuristic, silvery sports
arena is the focal point for
Berlin's cyclists. Every year in
January, this is where the leg-
endary Sechstagerennen (Six
Day Race) takes place.
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Paul-
Heyse-Str. 26
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times vary depending
on event
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(030) 44 30 44 30
Cycling
The large green spaces in
Berlin and Potsdam are ideal
for cycling excursions. Districts
such as the Scheunenviertel or
Dahlem are also well suited for
exploration by bike. There are
several places where you can
hire a bicycle - for example, in
the centre at Friedrichstraße
station
(see p162)
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Hertha BSC playing in the Olympiastadion
Hertha BSC:
www.herthabsc.de
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