The Autobahn, Germany’s federal highway system, began in the 1920s with the first section near Berlin completed in 1921. Initially conceived for efficient transport, it gained prominence under the Nazi regime, which expanded it as a propaganda tool and military asset by the 1930s. Post-World War II, the Autobahn was rebuilt and modernized, becoming a symbol of West Germany’s economic recovery. Known for its unrestricted speed zones, it now spans over 13,000 kilometers, facilitating high-speed tr