Descend to the historic wall remains of the Berlin Palace
Here you will find the first traces of the site’s history. The archaeological cellar, the only surviving part of the original Berlin Palace, takes you on a tour from the middle ages to the present day.
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Treppenabgang zum Schlosskeller
This is where you will find surviving sections of the medieval Dominican monastery as well as the foundations of the Berlin Palace, which were excavated in 2008.
In the winding corridors you can discover everything from a chicken coop to the imperial heating system, which was highly technologically advanced for its time. All these finds shed light on the lives and work of the monastery’s residents and the palace’s servants.
For those who want to find more information about the history of the sight, the store in the Humboldt Forum is recommended or visit the ONLINE STORE with a selection of titles and catalogs.
- Free admission
- Language: English, German
- Accessible for wheelchairs
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Our tip: Find good stories in good books, visit the shop at the Humboldt Forum, online now too!
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Accessibility
The Humboldt Forum with its offers can be reached barrier-free with a wheelchair. A tactile floor guidance system facilitates orientation for blind and visually impaired visitors. Educational formats are tailored to the different needs of visitors with disabilities. These include tactile tours, guided tours and workshops. Barrier-free parking is available south of the Humboldt Forum on Schlossplatz. Barrier-free parking is available south of the Humboldt Forum on Schlossplatz. For more information, click here.
By underground and suburban railway U Museumsinsel (U5): 1 min walk S/U Alexanderplatz: 15 min walk S Hackescher Markt: 10 min walk
By bus Lustgarten: 100, 300, N5; 1 min walk Berlin Palace: 147; 1 min walk
BVG Fahrinfo
Bus bays are available in Rathausstraße, 300 metres by walking: Stopping time from 9 - 22.30
