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Everyday Life, Culture, West

Skiing on Teufelsberg

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In 1964 Teufelsberg - a hill rising up to 112 metres - is equipped with a ski lift and floodlights, creating Alpine-like conditions for skiers in the walled-in city. Berliners can take skiing courses free of charge. This urban winter sports location even features a ski jump.

However, over the years, American agents working in the listening station on Teufelsberg claim that the skiers are disrupting their work. In 1999 the entire infrastructure is dismantled.

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  • Berlin-West, Teufelsberg
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    5
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    52.4976749
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    13.23972702
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