Following the very positive reception by tourists and locals alike of the successful Schaustelle concept – a wide-ranging programme of architectural tours of the government district, the regenerated Mitte area, and Potsdamer Platz during the 1990s – Berlin’s new and old architecture will once again take centre stage, putting the Kurfürstendamm in the spotlight for a time. The free outdoor exhibition will provide visitors with information about the past, present and future of the “Ku’damm”, as Berliners affectionately call it. The focus will be on the large-scale construction projects, as well as the restructuring and redesign of the Ku’damm’s sites: the restoration of the Memorial Church; the construction of the 32-storey Zoofenster, the future home of the new, luxurious Waldorf Astoria; the spectacular conversion of the Bikini Haus, dating from the 1950s; the renovation of the Zoo Palast cinema; the redevelopment of Haus Cumberland, built in 1912; and the redesign of Kurfürstendamm 198 into an eye-catching ensemble of elements from the classical modern period and contemporary architecture. These are just a few examples of the renowned boulevard’s transformation into a modern, forward-looking urban avenue with a very special atmosphere. At the golden staircase, visitors will find information about the events on the Ku’damm, have the opportunity to book tours and buy books and merchandising, and of course linger and enjoy the view.
Other plans include a large number of guided tours and visits on a very wide range of topics including architecture, literature, art, theatre and history. The meeting place for the guided tours will be at the golden staircase. Lexington Communications GmbH is organising and coordinating the Schaustelle Kurfürstendamm.
Reserving and Purchasing Tickets for Guided Tours
Tickets for all the tours on offer can be reserved and purchased at the “Info Stairs” offices on Breitscheid Place.
The Info Stairs opens on May 5, 2011 at 3:00pm.
It is open daily from 10:00am to 8:00pm.
There are various possibilities for purchasing or making reservations for tickets:
Starting from May 5, 2011, tickets can be bought two weeks prior to the anticipated date of a guided tour. During closing hours, reservations can only be made per fax or email.
Reservations:
Tickets can be reserved three days in advance in the ways mentioned above. The tickets must be paid for and picked up within the three-day period. You can only make a maximum of 2 reservations per tour. You can also only make reservations for a maximum of 3 tours. If a reservation is made within the three day time period before a tour, the tickets must be paid and picked up at the Info Stairs at least 30 minutes before the start of the tour. If the tickets are not picked up on time they will again be made available for sale.
If you want to make reservations for a number of people, you should consider the possibility of group booking, which can be coordinated with a salesperson. You can get further information about this possibility at the Info Stairs.
Children:
Children under 6 years old accompanied by a paying adult attend for free.
Because of safety concerns, children under 6 years of age will not be allowed on the construction site tours.
Tip: We highly recommend advance purchase of tickets but there does remain the possibility that the guide will take on additional participants on the spot if there are any openings.
Contact:
Tel.: 0177 87 86 468
Fax: 030 700 143 35 11
E-Mail: schaustelle@kudamm2011.de
