"Look at this city..." - Divided Berlin and the New Ostpolitik
"Look at this city..." - we take former Berlin mayor Ernst Reuter at his word and embark on a tour of the government district. We look back at the Berlin of the Cold War, Ernst Reuter, Willy Brandt and the significance of the divided city for the New Ostpolitik.
As one of Ernst Reuter's successors, Willy Brandt took office as Governing Mayor in 1957. After the Wall was built, his policy of small steps shaped life in divided Berlin, which thus became an important testing ground for the New Ostpolitik. The content and consequences of this policy will be explored in depth during the rest of the tour. At the same time, we will shed light on the historical layers in the center of the city and take a differentiated look at national symbols, signs of remembrance and spaces of current political debate.
Participation in the tour is free of charge. Registration is not required.
The meeting point is the Forum Willy Brandt (Behrenstraße 15). The tour ends at the Tränenpalast Berlin (Reichstagufer 17). Duration: approx. 90 minutes.
The tour is part of the Berlin Freedom Week.
#BerlinFreedomWeek
Additional information
Price info: Participation in the tour is free of charge.
Booking: Registration is not required.
Booking: Registration is not required.
Dates
November 2025
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