Get behind the scenes

Look at the worlds of science, technology and media - or visit one of a kind historic buildings like The Giant Wind Tunnel. Explore Adlershof by foot or bus and experience one hundred years of history.

We offer six tours accompanied by experts. They usually last two hours and include an introductory presentation and a tour of the site. We would be happy to put together an individual tour for you. Prices are available upon request.

1. From reconstruction and early beginnings - a stroll through the history of the technology campus

What was once the first motor-airport in Germany is now the site of one of Europe's largest science and technology parks.

Travel into Adlershof's glamorous and diverse past.

Solar Mover 2. Science and research highlights

This tour offers a fascinating look into the world of science and technology: from particle accelerators and crystal growth, to the Mars camera, virtual reality and the production of solar modules.

Informatikzentrum 3. City planning and prize winning architecture

This thematic tour provides important information about the overall city planning and development strategy for Adlershof and offers an overview of examples of outstanding architecture for science and research.

4. How does a science and technology park work

Germany's reunification has made possible the creation of one of the most prosperous examples of successful economic development in the new federal states - the former East Germany.
Today Adlershof is known all over Europe as a shining example of the successful reconstruction of an entire region. The tour offers an overview of the development of the site since 1989.

Aerodynamischer Park und HU-Gebäude 5. Historical stations of aviation

Adlershof's one hundred-year history began in 1909 with Germany's first motorized flight. The Johannisthal Airfield quickly became a meeting place of the daring pioneers of aviation and their flying machines.

Loose yourself in the excitement of this unique era!

6. Television in Adlershof: before and after 1989

Experts agree, Berlin Adlershof is a site that offers perfect conditions for tv and movie productions. It has everything to meet the demands of modern television and event production.
Experience an exciting journey through the highlights of today's German television while also discovering the history of TV made in Adlershof.

7. Energy-efficient building in Adlershof

This guided tour will inform you about the sustainable concept of development for the City of Science, Economy and Media, elaborate on measures of rainwater utilisation, present to you examples of solar architecture and the use of photovoltaics on building roofs and fronts in the course of a tour and it will broach the issue of the site’s integrated provision with energy.

8. Technology of the Future: Photovoltaics

Photovoltaics is one of the most innovative field of technology in Adlershof. The site has a significantly high density of research capacity and economic activity especially in the field of nano and thin layer technologies. On our guided tour, you will pass the latest in experimental plants for photovoltaics on roofs, open spaces or on buildings fronts, on non-University research facilities as well as production halls for solar modules and photovoltaic systems.