Manufacturing and Munitions

The Manufacturing and Munitions bike route is one of five bike routes through Berlin’s industrial culture. Each tour sheds light on a different aspect of Berlin’s history.

Industrial development began in Spandau in 1772 with a weapons factory. Spandau subsequently grew to become the centre of the Prussian armaments industry as well as a fortified military town. Many sites still standing today bore witness to this time: The Citadel is the most impressive structure preserved from the era. In the early 20th century, industrialisation resulted in the formation of even more major corporations. A new district with a pioneering architecture formed around the new factories: The Siemensstadt with modern residences and leisure activities.

On this cycling route you can ride through what seems like a giant open-air museum of industrial culture and discover interesting sites with an exciting history.