The guided tour builds on key research themes and artistic perspectives from the exhibition “On Water”, bringing them to life in the urban setting of Spree Island.
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Taube badet in einer Pfütze mit Spiegelung der Kuppel des Humboldt Forums
At specific locations, visitors can see the role water plays in everyday urban life – historically, ecologically and socially. The focus is on current issues and observations: water quality and swimming in the Spree, public drinking fountains and water features, historic lever pumps as part of critical infrastructure, and climate adaptation measures such as de-sealing and infiltration systems for heavy rainfall.
The cooling effect of evaporation from trees and green facades is also addressed. The tour, lasting around an hour and a half, combines urban observation with background knowledge, thereby fostering dialogue between different academic perspectives. It concludes with a return to the exhibition at the Humboldt Lab.
The water walk is led by Christian Hajer.
- 12 EUR. Tickets are available for purchase online or at the box office in the Foyer.
- Location: Spreeinsel, Humboldt Lab
- Duration: 90 min
- 14 years and older
- Language: German
- Belongs to: On Water
Additional information
Accessibility
The Humboldt Forum 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.
Bus bays are available in Rathausstraße: Stopping time from 9 - 22.30
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
