Spandau
Spandau is a SUB AREA in Berlin, State of Berlin.
Spandau, Berlin's western district, blends medieval charm with modern vibrancy. Explore the imposing Spandau Citadel, a Renaissance fortress with museums and cultural events. Stroll through the Altstadt (Old Town) with its cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses, and the Gothic St. Nikolai Church. The Spree River offers scenic boat trips, while the nearby Zitadelle park is perfect for picnics. Don't miss the weekly market at Marktplatz for local produce and crafts. Spandau is quieter than central Berlin but rich in history, with excellent connections to the city center via S-Bahn and U-Bahn. It's a great base for exploring Berlin's western side and the Havel lakes region.
Best time to visit Spandau
Late spring (May-June) and early autumn (September-October) offer pleasant weather, fewer crowds, and lower prices. Summer (July-August) is warm with outdoor festivals but more tourists. Winter (December-February) is cold but magical with Christmas markets.
October
NowTypical for October
- Weather
- Cool 7-13°C
Travel notes
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- Moderate
Autumn colors, beer festivals
Know before you go
Getting there
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
International
30 km away
Berlin Tegel Airport (closed)
International
15 km away
Getting around
Stay connected
WiFi speed
50 Mbps
Mobile data
Excellent
WiFi
Widely available in cafes, hotels, and public spaces
Local SIM
Local SIM available at Berlin airports from $10
Stay safe
Overall
8/10Scam risk low but beware of fake charity collectors.
Night safety
7/10Scam risk low but beware of fake charity collectors.
Transport
9/10Scam risk
6/10Entry and health
Health information
Culture
Local customs
Costs and practicals
Cost level
Meals
Hotels
Local transport
Cost notes
Timezone
Local time 20:27
More facts
Population
39,653
Type
Suburb
Nearby areas in Berlin
Adlershof
Altglienicke
Alt-Hohenschönhausen
Alt-Treptow
Baumschulenweg
Berlin Köpenick
Biesdorf
Blankenburg
Blankenfelde
Bohnsdorf
Britz
Buch
Buckow
Charlottenburg
Charlottenburg-Nord
Dahlem
Falkenberg
Falkenhagener Feld
Fennpfuhl
Französisch Buchholz
Friedenau
Friedrichsfelde
Friedrichshagen
Friedrichshain
Frohnau
Gatow
Gesundbrunnen
Gropiusstadt
Grünau
Grunewald
Hakenfelde
Halensee
Hansaviertel
Haselhorst
Heiligensee
Heinersdorf
Hellersdorf
Hermsdorf
Johannisthal
Karlshorst
Karow
Kaulsdorf
Kladow
Konradshöhe
Köpenick
Kreuzberg
Lankwitz
Lichtenberg
Lichtenrade
Lichterfelde
Lübars
Mahlsdorf
Malchow
Mariendorf
Marienfelde
Märkisches Viertel
Marzahn
Mitte
Moabit
Müggelheim
Neu-Hohenschönhausen
Neukölln
Niederschöneweide
Niederschönhausen
Nikolassee
Oberschöneweide
Pankow
Plänterwald
Prenzlauer Berg
Rahnsdorf
Reinickendorf
Rosenthal
Rudow
Rummelsburg
Schmargendorf
Schmöckwitz
Schöneberg
Siemensstadt
Staaken
Stadtrandsiedlung Malchow
Steglitz
Tegel
Tempelhof
Tiergarten
Treptow
Waidmannslust
Wannsee
Wartenberg
Wedding
Weißensee
Westend
Wilhelmsruh
Wilhelmstadt
Wilmersdorf
Wittenau
Zehlendorf
Frequently Asked Questions
Also known as: Spandau, Spandava, Špandava, שפנדאו, سپانڈو, Шпандау

