Waterfront Rummelsburg Tour in Berlin
Discover industrial history, Rummelsburg prison, orphanage and modern living on Rummelsburg Bay in Lichtenberg.
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Duration: 2h
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Berlin
What to expect
- Berlin waterside history
- From prison to modern quarter
- Deep insights across eras
- Striking past-meets-present
About this Tour
On this city tour through Rummelsburg in Berlin-Lichtenberg, you will experience one of the most exciting residential areas in the capital right on the Spree. Between industrial history, for…
Steps of the tour
- Meeting point at the Rummelsburg S-Bahn station platform
- Introduction to the history of Rummelsburg Bay opposite the Stralau peninsula
- A walk along the banks of the Spree
- Insights into the development of nurseries, fisheries and the former dairy
- Background information about Wirtshaus Rummelsburg and the industrialization of the area
- Tour of the historic hospital buildings (former Friedrich orphanage, workhouse, Rummelsburg prison)
- Exciting stories from the Empire, the Weimar Republic, the Nazi era and the GDR
- Information on the conversion of buildings after 1989 into apartments, offices and studios
- View of the Klingenberg power plant and the former Lichtenberg river bathing establishment
- End of the tour in front of the Hafenküche restaurant
Note: Public toilets are only available at the harbour kitchen at the end of the tour. The tour may not be barrier-free.
What is included in this tour?
- Guided tour through Rummelsburg
- Historical context across eras
- Background stories on key local sites
- Local expert guide
What to bring to the tour?
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Comfortable shoes for the walk
- Drink as needed
Who should take part in this tour?
The city tour in Rummelsburg is ideal for history buffs, Berlin fans and anyone who wants to experience urban development on the waterfront. The tour also offers exciting insights for archit…
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