The History of a Berlin Inn Hall (Now Known as LabSaal)
In the heart of the village of Lübars stands a historic inn hall. For 130 years, the hall has been a silent witness to German and Berlin history.
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LabSaal in Lübars
Norbert Heners-Martin recounts the eventful past of what is now the LabSaal. The former destination restaurant served at one point as a warehouse for the Senate Reserve, but also as a venue for film screenings, masquerade balls, and numerous celebrations.
Nathalie Scholl from the Berlin Center for Industrial Culture (bzi) places the history of the LabSaal within the context of Berlin’s industrial culture. She reports on her research into Argus Motoren GmbH.
Between 1906 and 1945, the Reinickendorf-based company manufactured engines for cars and airplanes. During World War II, the inn hall in Lübars served as a secret storage facility for Argus aircraft engines.
- This event is part of the Berlin Industrial Heritage Festival.
(in German)
Additional information
The Berlin Industrial Heritage Festival offers you the chance to experience the city in a whole new way. From 12 September to 4 October, around 100 events will bring the visible and invisible heritage of industrialisation to life.
Dates
September 2026
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