Funkhaus Berlin
Nalepastraße 18, 12459 Berlin-Oberschöneweide

Once the broadcasting headquarters of East German radio, Funkhaus Berlin is today a sprawling creative campus and event venue that marries grand 1950s architecture with cutting-edge music and cultural programming.

Why Visit?

• Architectural Landmark: Designed by Franz Ehrlich and constructed between 1951–1956, the Main Hall (“Großer Sendesaal”) showcases soaring ceilings, geometric wood paneling, and state-of-the-art acoustics originally built for live radio orchestras.

• Concerts & Club Nights: Funkhaus hosts an eclectic lineup—from jazz ensembles and classical recitals to world-renowned DJs and techno marathons in its industrial courtyard and subterranean studios.

• Creative Studios & Festivals: Explore open-studio days where resident producers, film makers, and visual artists welcome visitors; don’t miss annual highlights like the Funkhaus Open Air or the contemporary arts festival “Soundscapes.”

• Guided Tours: Learn about Cold War broadcasting history, see restored BBC-style control rooms, and step inside the iconic Funkhaus tower for panoramic city views.

Visitor Information

• Opening Hours: Tour desk Wed & Sat 11:00–15:00; concert and club schedules vary.

• Tours: €12 standard / €8 reduced; book online at funkhaus-berlin.de.

• Access: S-Bahn S8/S9 to Berlin-Oberschöneweide (exit onto Nalepastraße), or tram M17 to Brückenstraße. Bike racks available on site.

• Facilities: Café with indoor/outdoor seating, bookshop, restrooms, and wheelchair access throughout the main public areas.

Insider Tip
Time your visit to catch a live session in Studio 1—its legendary reverb chamber is prized by international producers—and stay afterward for a drink in the courtyard bar, where special “vinyl-only” DJ sets often spill past midnight.