Shell-Haus Façade

@jorgealva

Germany

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Berlin

The Shell-Haus is a classical, modernist masterpiece that stands tall as it overlooks the Landwehrkanal in the Tiergarten district. It was designed by Emil Fahrenkamp and built from 1930 to 1931, and overtime, the wavy façade has become famous as one of the architectural highlights of Berlin.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

Free

Pack

Wide-angle lens (11mm)
Telephoto lens (optional)

How to get there

N52° 30' 22.0284"E13° 21' 48.6936"

The wavy façade of the Shell-Haus was taken on the south side of the building, which is closest to Landwehr Canal. You'll approach the building from either Stauffenbergstraße or Hitzigallee, but make sure to walk around to the south side of the building to capture this view. By public transportation: - Closest station: Berlin Potsdamer Platz Bahnof (via RB10, RE2, RE3, RE4, RE5 lines) - Head north on Potsdamer Platz toward B1 - Turn left onto Potsdamer Platz/B1 and continue to follow B1 - Turn right onto Reichpietschufer - The destination will be on the left