• An der Schillingbrücke - An der Schillingbrücke – Explore the development of Kreuzberg at the edge of medieval Berlin, influenced by the River Spree as a crucial trade and transportation route. Discover how the river served as an economic lifeline, supporting industry and working-class life, and later became a border. During the Cold War, this waterway was part of the Berlin Wall, making Kreuzberg a peripheral district of West Berlin. Learn about the transformation of spaces once marked by division and surveillance after reunification. Along the riverbanks, see how abandoned industrial areas became creative zones, contributing to Berlin’s electronic music culture and the emergence of clubs that redefined the city’s global image.
• Kunstlerhaus Bethanien - Bethanien – Formerly a hospital and diaconal center, now a lively cultural and art space. Discover how this historic building influenced social care in Berlin and its transformation through community activism and artistic initiatives. Learn about the social and cultural movements that saved the site from demolition, turning it into a hub for creativity, exhibitions, and local engagement.
• SO36 - SO36 Live Music Space – Visit the iconic SO36 venue, a cornerstone of punk culture and alternative arts in Kreuzberg. Discover how music, performances, and creative expression became forms of social resistance. Learn about the collective memory of the neighborhood and how this cultural hub shaped local identity and community activism.
• Kottbusser Tor - Kottbusser Tor – Explore the vibrant Kottbusser Tor area, a crossroads shaped by the former Berlin Wall. Discover the impact of Gastarbeiter communities, other migrant communities, and minorities, as well as religious and cultural diversity and urban design. Learn about the worker housing blocks, daily life, and how social history is preserved in today’s multicultural neighborhood.
• Kottbusser Brücke - Kottbusserbrücke & Market Area – Experience the vibrant heart of Kreuzberg, where open-air markets, street culture, food, music, and art bring the neighborhood to life. Discover how diverse communities, including migrants and minorities, shaped the area and its daily rhythms. Learn about urban development, the transformation of public spaces, and how history and memory coexist with contemporary life, allowing participants to reflect on Kreuzberg’s evolving character.

• Storytelling enriched with a booklet
• Includes timeline, photos, maps, and sketches

• Entry to indoor attractions or buildings (this tour only covers exterior sites).

Kreuzberg has consistently been on the periphery – from the medieval city, through industrialization, the Wall, and now capitalism. Embark on a public history walk through Kreuzberg, emphasizing social history, memory, and urban change. Uncover the narratives of workers, immigrants, minorities, and the cultural development of this renowned neighborhood. Crafted by a public historian, the walk presents history from the viewpoint of those frequently marginalized: workers, migrants, minorities, activists, and artists. From the industrial growth along the river to the Wall, from squats and counterculture to the current gentrification, Kreuzberg showcases Berlin’s history “from below.” Participants interact with streets, bridges, and cultural spaces as dynamic archives. By merging research and storytelling, the walk transforms Kreuzberg into an open classroom where past and present converge, leaving the future as an open question.

• This tour is designed for adults. Children and youth may participate with their parents as part of a family experience. In that case they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.