Literary Schöneberg Guided Tour & Readings

A guided walking tour of 18 literary locations of the Golden 20s with readings

Free cancellation available
Up to 336 hours before the start time
Duration: 2 hours

On this literary guided walking tour of Schöneberg, you will discover the bohemian authors of the Golden 20s and visit 18 historical sites with actor E. Hoffmann, who will read extracts of key literary works at each location.

You will see the literary meeting places, residences and workplaces of authors, including the former Piscator Bühne, the Nollendorf Casino and the Schöne Unbekannte vom Nollendorfplatz.

Hoffmann will recite prose, poetry and essays from the works of writers such as Alfred Kerr, Ernst Weiß, Hans Fallada, Paul Scheerbart, Ernst Toller and Erdmann Gräseras. He will also read excerpts from Göebbels' speeches, as a reminder of the Nazi regime’s claim to power at the time.

Why visit

  • In-depth insights on bohemian Schöneberg of the Golden 20s
  • Visit 18 historical locations of the thriving Berlin literary scene
  • Listen to readings of the writers’ work from actor E. Hoffmann

What's included

  • Guide services

Languages spoken by guide

English

Additional information

The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.

A discounted ticket option is available for pupils aged 6–18 years with a valid student ID, for students aged 19-25 years with a valid student ID and for disabled guests with an ID. Please select the ticket option Reduced when booking.

Children aged 0–5 years can join the tour for free.

Please bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.

You need to be 18 years or older to book.

Operated by cpb culturepartner berlin GmbH

Location

Departure point

Gleditschstraße 5, Berlin, 10781
Meet your guide in front of the Feld Theatre at the listed address. Your guide will be holding an Art: Berlin sign.

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