AVUS-Tribüne (Automobile Traffic and Practice Road)
Automobil-Verkehrs- und Übungsstraße
The world's first purpose-built motorway, the AVUS in Berlin, served as a legendary high-speed racetrack until 1998, featuring a notorious 'wall of death' banked turn.

📜 Historic German racing circuit and the world's first automobile-only road, opened in 1921. 🔍 Now part of the A115 motorway, with remnants like the grandstand and control tower.

Why Go

🏎️ Explore the history of a legendary high-speed racetrack.
🛣️ Drive on a section of Germany's oldest motorway.
💀 Witness the infamous 'wall of death' banked turn.
📸 See the preserved grandstand and former control tower.

Why Avoid

🚧 No longer an active race track, it's a busy public highway.

Tips

🚶 Remnants like the grandstand (now hosting a TV studio and event space), the control tower (now part of the AVUS motel), and a motorcycle statue are visible at the northern end of the old track.

Cost

💰 Free to drive on as a public highway.

Hours

🕒 Always open as a public highway.

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