Activities
Berlin offers a great range of interesting sights, activities, and places to discover. The city’s cultural landscape is shaped by an exceptional mixture of historical institutions such as the Pergamon Museum, Jüdisches Museum or the Staatsoper Berlin and a strong independent art scene. Suggesting a few special things to do, there is certainly much more to see. Please find a selection of useful links that provide further information on Berlin below.
City Tour on Thursday, February 21st
After the last talk on Thursday, February 21st the ConSOLE members will walk you around the city!
The first stop will be in Bebelplatz (former Opernplatz) which is across the main building of Humboldt university. This is a historically important square where on May 10th 1933 the extreme right student Union burned thousands of books written by well-known writers such as Bertolt Brecht and Heinrich Mann. The monument is located in the centre of this square and it is designed by Micha Ullman.
Our tour will continue in the museum island in the middle of Spree river! We will see Berlin’s cathedral located next to the Altes, the Neues, the Pergamon and the Bode museum. This is a great spot for pictures, where we will stop for a few minutes. We will cross a bridge right behind the Cathedral and we will walk through the Monbijou park.
Approaching the Oranienburgerstrasse we will face one the biggest Synagogues of the Jewish community. The golden dome makes the building conspicuous. The area is packed with bars, pubs, restaurants and fast food spots! After this 30-minute walk we will end up in Aufsturtz, a cosy pub!
Other activities for your stay:
Welcome Card
The Berlin Welcome Card is a travel card that can be purchased for up to 5 days and combines free public transport with discounts on many museums and tourist attractions.
Spreefahrt
Discover Berlin from the waterside in taking a boat trip on the Spree. Daily tours of different lengths are offered by Reederei Riedel.
Holocaust Memorial
The memorial of the murdered Jews of Europe consists of the field of stelae designed by Peter Eisenman and is open 24h a day. More information about the exhibition and information centre can be found here.
Television tower (on sunny days)
Built in the late 1950s and still the tallest structure in Germany, the Berlin Television Tower is one of the city's most famous landmarks. Take a lift to the observation deck to enjoy the views, or eat in the Tower's circling restaurant.