
Verkehrsturm
Germany's First Traffic Light: A Journey Through Time
Did you know?
The traffic light tower started operating on December 15, 1924.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1924
Guided Story
Imagine a time when a five-sided tower directed traffic here. Take a look around at the bustling modern scene. Right here at Potsdamer Platz, the traffic light tower stood as a beacon of traffic innovation. If you glance to the west, you'll see the busy square that was once Europe's busiest spot. Picture the 1920s, with people marveling at Germany's first traffic light. Behind you, towards Leipziger Platz, locals and tourists now stroll where cars, carriages, and pedestrians once navigated the chaos. It's fascinating how history and the present converge here. Let the energy of this place draw you in and feel the stories it has to tell.
Part of These Trails
Location
Nearby

Potsdamer Platz

Denkmal Giordano Bruno

Deutsches Spionagemuseum

Deutschlandmuseum

Leipziger Platz

Das Center am Potsdamer Platz

Panoramapunkt
