THE BERLIN KULTURFORUM
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Here we inform you about the Berlin Kulturforum that belongs to the most important cultural sites of Germany. As cultural centre of former West Berlin numerous well known and unique institutions are situated here, among others the museum "New National Gallery" designed by architect Mies van der Rohe, the concert halls "Philharmonie" and "Chamber Music Hall" - home of the famous Berliner Philharmoniker -, the state library "Neue Staatsbibliothek" with its sensational reading room and last but not least the museum "Gemäldegalerie" with one of the most important collections of old master paintings worldwide.
EASY TO FIND
You find the Kulturforum in the heart of Berlin near to Potsdamer Platz. From here many touristic attractions can be reached by foot, among others the "Brandenburg Gate", the "Holocaust-Mahnmal" and the "Regierungsviertel" with the "Reichstag" (i.e. seat of the German Parliament) and the "Kanzleramtsgebäude" (seat of the German Chancellor) as the political heart of Germany. Also the streets "Unter den Linden" and "Friedrichstraße" can be easily reached.
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WHAT BELONGS TO THE KULTURFORUM ?
Learn more about the institutions at the Kulturforum and click on the buildings in the aerial picture below - or choose an institution from the list below:
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source: SenStadt Berlin, 2005 (foto: Dirk Laubner)
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Site
The Kulturforum in the centre of Berlin is situated directly at Potsdamer Platz and is only a stone´s throw away from Pariser Platz and the political heart of Germany with the seat of the German parliament and chancellor.
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History
Here you can read more about history and planning of the site since the beginning of the 20th century (only in german language).
history and planning
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fotocontest 2007 Here we show you the pictures of the Kulturforum-fotocontest 2007.
pix of the fotocontest 2007
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Concerts in the Philharmonie
Due to the good acoustics the design was copied in many concert halls.
NEWSLETTER (in german)
WEBSITE OF THE BERLINER PHILHARMONIKER
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Special Events at the Kulturforum
... more reasons to visit the Kulturforum.
MORE INFORMATION
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Opening Hours of "Staatliche Museen zu Berlin" (SMB)
amongst others New National Gallery, Gemäldegalerie, Museum of Decorative Arts
MORE INFORMATION
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Own Events at Kulturforum
Plan Your own events at the Kulturforum !
CONTACT
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360° Panoramic views
Make an individual walk over the Kulturforum and look inside the Philharmonie
PANORAMA-TOUR
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MUSEUMSPORTAL BERLIN
In January 2008 the new website www.museumsportal-berlin.de was inaugurated. Here you find comprehensive information about all museums in Berlin.
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ONLINE-SHOPS
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Die schönsten Franzosen kommen aus N.Y.
Forgot to buy the catalogue or you look for a special present? Here you find almost everything - of course in chique French design.
ONLINE-SHOP
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Online-Shop of the Berlin Philharmonie
CD-editions of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, DVD of the project "Rythm is it", event-posters and nice accessoires
ONLINE-SHOP
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Online-Shop of Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Here you find a huge selection of catalogues from current and past exhibitions as well as additional publications, DVDs and CDs
ONLINE-SHOP
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ONLINE-SHOP of the Wasmuth-bookstore at the Kulturforum
ONLINE-SHOP of the museum for music instruments
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EVENTS NEAR THE KULTURFORUM
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Blue Man Group at Potsdamer Platz
Since February 2007, the theatre BLUEMAX is the new home of the show of the Blue Man Group. Especially for the show the former IMAX-Cinema at Potsdamer Platz was redesigned.
tickets online
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Wintergarten Varieté
Enjoy best entertainment in one of the most beautiful theatres of Berlin.
website Wintergarten Varieté
information on Google Maps
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bauhaus archive
The bauhaus archive with the largest collection of the most important school of architecture, design, and art of the 20th century.
website bauhaus archive
sitemap
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TRAVEL INFORMATION
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Berlin Apartments
All-Berlin-Apartments.com has great selection of over 540 apartments and 70 hotels in Berlin. With properties in all the top areas including Mitte, Kreuzberg, Prenzlauerberg and Friedrichshain (as well as the quieter zone around the centre), finding accommodation for your stay should be easy. Check out their availability and book online.
All bookings are confirmed instantly.
Book your Berlin Accomodation.
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Hotel Grand Hyatt Berlin
The Grand Hyatt at the Kulturforum is the perfect home base for Berlin tourism. The large sized Spa over the roofs of Berlin is highly recommended for a recreation break.
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Maritim Hotel Berlin
As one of the best-equipped congress hotels of Berlin the Maritim Hotel Berlin is also perfectly designed for the accomodation of large tourist groups.
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Fjord Hotel Berlin
The centrally located Fjord Hotel Berlin (only 500 metres to the New National Gallery) convinces by its good quality and affordable prizes at the same time.
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"Museum-passport"
Order your museum-passport at the onlineshop of "Berlin Tourismus Marketing" (BTM) for only 19 Euro (valid for three days)
BTM ONLINE-SHOP
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RESTAURANTS NEARBY
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Restaurant Dionysos
The Greek restaurant at the Landwehrkanal is offering nice and affordable food and wines in a comfortable ambience - suited for smaller tour groups as well.
Schöneberger Ufer 47, 10785 Berlin, Tel: 030-2622333
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BERLIN INFORMATION
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For comprehensive information about Berlin we recommend the following papers:
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MuseumsJournal (subscr. 27,60 € / year)
Quarterly, the MuseumsJournal guides through one of the most significant cultural landscapes. Among the regular occurences the calendar surveys special exhibitions, events and guides, adresses and opening hours, as well.
Moreover, the MuseumsJournal reports about museum politics and everyday life, shows up the future developments and perspectives, focuses on key issues of art and cultural history.
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Tagesspiegel
The newspaper Tagesspiegel (Daily Mirror) is one of the most comprehensive daily papers of Berlin.
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zitty
In a very entertaining way the magazine zitty gives comprehensive insights into in all 14 days and nights of the metropolis.
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Berlin Programm
Every month since 1950, the booklet Berlin Programm outlines the upcoming highlights of the city.
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