Program

We tell the story of the escape tunnels. After an introduction at Blochplatz, we head to Bernauer Strasse — a focal point of the Berlin Wall’s construction and the site of “Tunnel 57,” which is the focus of our attention.

During the tour, we recount the stories of the escape tunnels in the immediate vicinity of Bernauer Straße, a focal point of tunnel escapes. At the end, Eveline Rudolph will share her personal story of escaping through "Tunnel 29."

At the site of the former Berlin women’s prison, a 90-minute audio walk (German only) commemorates women persecuted for political reasons – featuring voices of contemporary witnesses and historical sources. 11:00 and 12:00: Introduction by the artist.

After a short tour through the exhibition ‘Roads not Taken. Or: Things could have turned out differently`, there will be an opportunity to share your personal memories: How did you experience the momentous events of autumn 1989?

Dialogical city tour with a contemporary witness on November 8, 2025, at 1 p.m., from the Lindenstraße Memorial to Luisenplatz, the site of the large demonstration on November 4, 1989, in Potsdam.

How did Willy Brandt experience the process of German reunification? And how did his Ostpolitik influence the events of 1989/90? Join us for a special guided tour at the Forum Willy Brandt Berlin.

Asisi Panorama Berlin invites visitors every day, as part of Berlin Freedom Week 2025, to a 20-minute guided tour that explores everyday life in divided Berlin and illustrates how freedom and lack of freedom oppression shaped people’s lives and why freedom remains essential for society.

Join artists on a discovery tour of the East Side Gallery. In conversation with a guide from the Berlin Wall Foundation, you will learn stories behind the artworks and life surrounding the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Guided tours through the Stasi Records Archive, the Archive of the GDR Opposition, and the grounds of the former headquarters — with eyewitnesses and exhibitions on surveillance, resistance, and revolution in the GDR.

The Berlin Wall Memorial on Bernauer Strasse marks a key site of Germany’s division, featuring preserved border remains, a documentation center, and the Chapel of Reconciliation.

The tour presents Berlin’s historical and contemporary global connections in an interactive and dialog-based way. Immersive installations and fascinating stories offer a diverse introduction to the city’s many thematic worlds.

Tracing the former course of the Berlin Wall: From Glienicke Bridge to Neuer Garten and the Bertini-Enge, this tour recounts dramatic stories of division, escape attempts, and Cold War espionage.

Guided tour through the Nordic Embassies and introduction to the interactive exhibition “A Common Room in a Changing World” about Denmark’s democratic culture (Oct 16 – Jan 17).

Ben Wagin's “Parliament of Trees” is a living memorial against war and violence – our guides provide insights into the history, art, and significance of this special memorial site.

At the border of the districts Alt-Treptow, Neukölln, and Kreuzberg, you can find authentic traces and remains of the "Anti-Fascist Protection Wall" in the former death strip—away from the well-known tourist routes. Not easy to find unless you know where to look… Discover history while it still exists!

The former Marienfelde emergency reception center has been a place of arrival for over 70 years—during a tour, contemporary witnesses talk about their escape and their new beginning in West Berlin.

As part of Berlin Freedom Week, a Turkish-language guided tour invites visitors to Bernauer Strasse to learn about the history of the Berlin Wall and its consequences at close quarters.

An exciting tour for families along Bernauer Strasse – together we will discover the history of the Berlin Wall with questions, historical traces, and personal memories.

Learn more about the history of the watchtower on Kieler Straße, the fate of Günter Litfin, and the Berlin Wall during a visit to the Günter Litfin Memorial.

Bernauer Strasse makes the dramatic consequences of German division visible—from destroyed urban space and separated families to impressive stories of escape.

In this thematic tour, we explore Konrad Adenauer’s political decisions during the Cold War and how his Westbindung (Western alignment) shaped democracy in postwar West Germany.

The Wall Museum invites Berlin school classes (grade 8 and up) to a free visit including a contemporary witness talk – directly at the Berlin Wall, on the former border strip.

The BND is hosting a day of action as part of the Berlin Freedom Week, titled "Freedom. Security. Dialogue.", which includes engaging discussions and tours of the permanent exhibition.

Teufelsberg as a Cold War setting: Former US employees provide exclusive insights into espionage and everyday life. The tour is complemented by a guided tour of the “Allies in Berlin” exhibition.

What does freedom mean when you flee to a foreign country on religious grounds? In keeping with the motto „Liberté et Déjeuner“, our lunchtime tour offers you the opportunity to explore the complex ideas about freedom among the French religious refuges.

Selected exhibits from the Ullstein Collection convey the connections and prerequisites of a globally unique collection on the history of photography, as well as a history full of twists and turns.

As part of the Berlin Freedom Week, the Memorial Library in Honor of the Victims of Communism opens its doors and presents banned GDR literature — from smuggled books to disguised underground writings. Free admission.

“Look at this city...” – we take the former governing mayor of Berlin, Ernst Reuter, at his word and embark on an exciting city walk of the government district of the German capital

This overview tour uses selected stations and objects to provide insight into the history of the Humboldt Forum as a site of special political significance.

Experience history differently: On the traces of Helmut Kohl through Berlin, we will explore key historical sites of the German division as well as centers of power in today’s government district.

As part of the Berlin Freedom Week, the Memorial Library in Honor of the Victims of Communism opens its doors and presents banned GDR literature — from smuggled books to disguised underground writings. Free admission.

Ein Rundgang durch das einstige Sperrgebiet zeigt Relikte der sowjetischen Geheimdienste und vermittelt einen Eindruck vom Alltag im „Militärstädtchen Nr. 7“.

In 1991, Berlin became the seat of government for reunified Germany. A new political centre was built in the heart of the city. Explore how the Parliamentary District changed in history and architecture and democracy interact.

Learn more about the history of the watchtower on Kieler Straße, the fate of Günter Litfin, and the Berlin Wall during a visit to the Günter Litfin Memorial.

Ben Wagin's “Parliament of Trees” is a living memorial against war and violence – our guides provide insights into the history, art, and significance of this special memorial site.

An exciting tour for families along Bernauer Strasse – together we will discover the history of the Berlin Wall with questions, historical traces, and personal memories.

The former Marienfelde emergency reception center has been a place of arrival for over 70 years—during a tour, contemporary witnesses talk about their escape and their new beginning in West Berlin.

Join artists on a discovery tour of the East Side Gallery. In conversation with a guide from the Berlin Wall Foundation, you will learn stories behind the artworks and life surrounding the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Bernauer Strasse makes the dramatic consequences of German division visible—from destroyed urban space and separated families to impressive stories of escape.

The Berlin Wall Memorial on Bernauer Strasse marks a key site of Germany’s division, featuring preserved border remains, a documentation center, and the Chapel of Reconciliation.