At a height of 30 metres, the roof terrace of the Humboldt Forum in Berlin offers a unique view of Berlin's landmarks with Museum Island, Brandenburg Gate, Alexanderplatz, Berlin Cathedral and St. Mary's Church. But you can also discover Neukölln Town Hall, Teufelsberg and Humboldt Grove.
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Blick von der Dachterrasse
"Insurgentes Sur", Kunst am Bau, Dachterrasse Humboldt Forum
Kunst am Bau: Der Kosmos – Things Fall Apart von Emeka Ogboh
Besucher:innen auf der Dachterrasse des Humboldt Forum
Art in architecture on the roof terrace
An abstract, golden city panorama is integrated into the panoramic view of Berlin to the east and extends it artistically. The art in architecture project Insurgentes Sur by Antje Schiffers and Thomas Sprenger is an allusion to the silhouette of Mexico City, one of Berlin's twin cities. The title Insurgentes Sur refers to the southern part of the longest main street in the Mexican capital, the Avenida de los Insurgentes (Avenue of the Insurgents). There are further references to Alexander von Humboldt's expeditions: he stayed in Mexico City during his expedition in 1803. The gold leaf makes a reference to the collections of the Ethnological Museum and refers to historical and contemporary power relations in global relations.
Wilhelm von Humboldt's fascination with language forms the starting point for the second installation on the roof terrace, “The Cosmos - Things Fall Apart” by Emeka Ogboh. The sound installation with a choral singing of the Igbo folk song “Nne, Nne, Udu” in Nigeria is an allegory about a young girl whose careless behavior while carrying a valuable clay pot on her head ends with the pot breaking into many pieces. The folk song and chants come from a rich Igbo tradition of oral storytelling, criticizing the destructive influences of Christianity on Igbo culture.
The multi-channel sound installation can be heard every hour on the hour. You can find more information about the artworks and art in architecture here.
Further information
The terrace, which covers around 1,800 square metres, can be visited is accessible via a lift from the ground floor. The terrace offers a circular walkway with views in all four directions and is barrier-free.
A ticket is required for your visit. 3,00 € / reduced 1,50 €. Please use the elevator in the stairwell. You also need a ticket to visit the rooftop restaurant Baret. If you have a reservation, please show your reservation confirmation at the elevator. Wheelchair accessible.
Opening hours: Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun: 10:30 - 18:30, Fri, Sat: 10:30 - 18:00. Closed on Tuesdays.
You can visit the Baret rooftop restaurant when you visit the roof terrace. The Baret restaurant is open from 11:00 - 00:00. It is closed on Tuesdays.
Additional information
Accessibility
The Humboldt Forum in Berlin and all exhibition rooms 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: Stopping time from 9 - 22.30
