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- German
- English
Explore the West Berlin haunts of legendary writers Joseph Roth, Walter Benjamin, Vicki Baum, Irmgard Keun and many others, and learn more about the history and impact of Berlin literature. This tour visits the sites of legendary bars and café when the area around Ku’damm was the epicentre of Berlin publishing in the Weimar Republic and the stories of those who frequented them, and loops back through Kantstrasse in the 1960s and 1980 when the area again was home to a new generation of writing rebels escaping conservative West Germany to the frontier city of Berlin. Ever wanted to know why Kurt Tucholsky had a “book bar” and where Jörg Fauser went to bed with Kommune 1?
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meetingpoint is at the "Normaluhr" in front of Bahnhof Zoo station.
Itinerary
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1
We will finish the our at the Romanisches Cafe exhibition in Europa-Center
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Our first stop is the Stolperstein of John Hoexter here.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
We will also talk about the artistic legacy of the whole area, including film, visual art and music.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
We will talk about legendary philosopher and writer Walter Benjamin, and why the architecture of the square named after him does not really represent his legacy.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
We will also stop at this legendary haunt of Iggy Pop and David Bowie.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Looping back to Bahnhof Zoo via Savignyplatz and Kantstrasse, we discover what West Berlin writers were active here in the 1970s and80s.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
We will talk about the impact of hotel writing on Weimar and world literature, exemplified by the works of Joseph Roth and Vicki Baum.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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