Berlin Industrial Culture Festival Explores Hidden Urban Sites
The Festival der Berliner Industriekultur, organized by the Berliner Zentrum Industriekultur (bzi), will take place from September 12 to October 4, offering a unique perspective on Berlin's industrial heritage away from typical tourist attractions. The festival aims to make the city's diverse industrial culture accessible through events that deviate from well-known paths, allowing visitors to discover new places. Locations featured include bunkers, airports such as Tempelhof, town halls, stations like Anhalter Bahnhof, factories, museums, and underground stations. Activities include guided tours, walks, workshops, bike tours, exhibitions, and a 'Silent Beats' event at Natur Park Südgelände, as well as an English-language after-work bike tour. The bzi seeks to highlight Berlin's industrial legacy through innovative formats and support the preservation and adaptive reuse of industrial sites with creative concepts. The full program is available online.
Key facts
- Festival der Berliner Industriekultur runs from September 12 to October 4.
- Organized by the Berliner Zentrum Industriekultur (bzi).
- Focuses on industrial heritage sites away from tourist hotspots.
- Includes locations like Tempelhof Airport, Anhalter Bahnhof, and Natur Park Südgelände.
- Offers guided tours, workshops, bike tours, exhibitions, and a 'Silent Beats' event.
- An English-language after-work bike tour is available.
- Aims to support preservation and adaptive reuse of industrial sites.
- Full program available on the festival's website.
Entities
Institutions
- Berliner Zentrum Industriekultur (bzi)
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany
- Tempelhof
- Anhalter Bahnhof
- Natur Park Südgelände