Tracing Jewish Berlin

This tour, tracing Jewish life in a Berlin district where such life is luckily seeing the hint of a renaissance, focuses on architecture, but most and foremost on history and on facts, brought to you by a trained and experienced historian with a PhD in a Holocaust-related topic.

1. 1

   Koppenplatz

   15 min

   Discover this little known memorial, especially dedicated to the Jewish victims of Reichskristall-Nacht and hear about a sadly long forgotten German-Jewish poetess who managed to flee Nazi-Germany in time.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   15 min

   Find out more about the architecture of this amazing building and about the courageous policeman who saved it from destruction.

3. 3

   Die Hackeschen Hoefe

   15 min

   Learn more about how this Berlin landmark came about and what's so special about it.

4. 4

   Museum Blindenwerkstatt Otto Weidt

   30 min

   Visit Otto Weidt's Workshop for the Blind and learn how he tried to save Jews from deportation.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   15 min

   See Berlin's only remaining Baroque church,completely intact, and learn why the street it is on is referred to as the "Street of Tolerance and Death".

6. 6

   Heckmann Hoefe

   15 min

   Discover the quaintest of places, learn about its history, and most of all: enjoy the fantastic view you have from here on to the New Synagogue!

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

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