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Explore the Hansaviertel in Berlin on a guided walking tour led by local architects. Discover the 1950s housing projects, see designs by famous architects, and learn about the area's history.

Highlights

• Discover the architectural gems of the Hansaviertel on a guided tour
• Learn about the history and significance of the 1950s housing projects
• See designs by renowned architects like Alvar Aalto and Oscar Niemeyer
• Explore the urban landscape of Tiergarten and its political significance
• Admire the unique floor plans of high-rise buildings and bungalows

Description

Meet your guide in front of the Berlin-Pavillon and set off on a walking tour of the Hansaviertel, a prime example of modern architecture and urban planning from the 1950s. Built for the International Building Exhibition in 1957, this large urban development is on its way to becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the Hansaviertel, which consists of 36 individual buildings and ensembles designed by more than 50 renowned architects, including Alvar Aalto, Egon Eiermann, Walter Gropius, Arne Jacobsen, and Oscar Niemeyer. Discover how these architects, representatives of the “New Building Movement,” celebrated the revival of international modernism. Throughout the tour, your guide will illustrate the architectural features of the buildings using photos and floor plans, providing detailed explanations from the outside. Admire the sophisticated floor plans that showcase the entire range of communal living, from private bungalows to rows of terraced houses to high-rise buildings. Learn about the political statement behind Tiergarten’s urban landscape and how architecture was used as an exhibition during the Interbau. Visit notable buildings such as the Eternit House by Paul Baumgarten, the Giraffe House by Gerhard Siegmann, the Hansa Library by Werner Düttmann, the Akademie der Künste am Hanseatenweg by Werner Düttmann, and the Berlin Pavillon by Hermann Fehling, Daniel Gogel, and Peter Pfankuch.

Includes

Tour of Hansaviertel Visit to residential buildings by renowned architects View of Tiergarten’s urban landscape Discussion on modern architecture and urban planning Historical photos and plans

Important Information

• The tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours Meeting point is in front of the Berlin-Pavillon (Burger King) Wear comfortable shoes for walking

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund