Between tradition and modernity.
Between tradition and modernity. The Wilmersdorf Mosque and its architectural neighbors. The tour includes an exclusive tour of the mosque’s interior
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Aussenansicht der Wilmersdorfer Moschee. Exklusive Architekturführungen von Christian Fessel | Mann mit Hut Touren
Innenansicht (Detail) der Wilmersdorfer Moschee. Exklusive Architekturführungen von Christian Fessel | Mann mit Hut Touren
Das Apartmenthaus von Hans Scharoun. Architekturführungen von Christian Fessel | Mann mit Hut Touren
Architekturführer Christian Fessel | Mann mit Hut Touren
Important: The meeting point is NOT at the mosque!
It will be provided to you in the confirmation email after registration.
The mosque on Brienner Straße in Wilmersdorf is a special place of remembrance.
It is the oldest surviving mosque in Germany and is still used by the congregation today.
The route from Fehrbelliner Platz to the mosque was the site of some highly unusual construction projects in the mid-1920s. These projects shaped the “upscale neighborhood” and reflected a new zeitgeist and the curiosity of the educated middle class. You’ll learn about a religious building—now preserved only in photographs—that still surprises architecturally today, and discover a residential building by Hans Scharoun, whose unconventional ideas exemplify the progressive spirit of the era.
The dome-shaped structure is Berlin’s largest crematorium at the time, complete with its columbarium. The highlight of the tour is a visit to the Wilmersdorf Mosque, offering a comprehensive look at the historical background of its construction as well as the interior of its rooms.
You will also take a virtual tour of another extremely unusual religious building that, unfortunately, no longer exists. It was just as striking in this area as the mosque itself, was built almost at the same time, and is likely to be a surprise for many participants.
Perhaps even more surprising: the even larger, equally magnificent mosque project in Charlottenburg at the time—on Lietzensee.
The background and connection to the Wilmersdorf Mosque? Join us on the tour.
The Wilmersdorf Mosque
It is sometimes confidently referred to as the “Berlin Mosque.” And: it is one of the most beautiful mosques in the world. At least for the man in the hat.
It sits quite openly on a corner lot. And yet, many people passing by simply overlook it.
Those who do discover the Wilmersdorf Mosque are often hesitant to approach it. So beautiful, yet so foreign.
Discover this architectural gem on an exclusive guided tour that concludes with a visit inside.
Important: The meeting point is NOT at the mosque!
It will be provided to you in the confirmation email after registration.
Additional information
The meeting place is NOT at the mosque!
It will be provided to you in the confirmation email after registration.
Please note:
You must always remove your outdoor shoes inside the mosque.
Usually, you walk around in mosques in socks. Please do not go barefoot!
Women do not need to wear a head covering.
You can find a detailed description of the tour here
Duration: approximately two hours.
Price: €25 per participant (unfortunately, no discounts).
Payment is due shortly before the tour in cash (please bring exact change if possible), by card, or via a compatible smartwatch or smartphone.
Registration is required:
Preferably via the website
or by email with
- your name for registration purposes,
- the title of the tour,
- the date of the tour, and
- number of people
to: Reservierung@MannMitHutTouren.de
Meeting point:
Will be provided after registration.
Organizer:
Accessibility
Please ask for specific details. Generally, participants will be walking on level ground along paved paths. However, to enter the mosque (until accessibility improvements are completed), there are six steps to navigate.
Participating artists
Christian Fessel
