Grunewald (German pronunciation:[ˈɡʁuːnəˌvalt]ⓘ) is a German forest located in the western side of Berlin on the east side of the Havel, mainly in the Grunewald locality. At 3,000 hectares (7,400 acres) it is the largest green area in the city of Berlin.[1]
There are two islets located off the forest in the Havel (Lindwerder and Schwanenwerder) and a small peninsula (Schildhorn); and the tallest point is the hill of Teufelsberg,[2] which is 117 metres (384 ft) above sea level. On the northern border is found the Funkturm Berlin (radio tower) and the Messe Berlin (the trade show).
The Grunewald forest is mainly composed of conifers and betulaceae. Some areas are nature reserves (Naturschutzgebiet), from which visitors are forbidden, in order to protect the animals (especially amphibians and birds).
Transport
The area is served by the S-Bahn line S7 at Berlin Grunewald railway station, located at the main entrance of the forest. It is also traversed by the AVUS road, now part of the BAB 115 motorway.