Religious Studies Trips to Berlin

Walking Tour - Religion Through the Ages in Berlin

This 4 hour walking tour demonstrates the multi cultural society that Berlin is today. The tour starts at St Mary’s Church near Alexander Platz, where Dr Martin Luther King once spoke, takes in the first synagogue of Berlin and key areas where communities lived harmoniously together. An ideal opportunity to discover more about Judaism and Christianity in Berlin from 19^th Century to present day.  

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Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp

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One of the earliest concentration camps, Sachsenhausen tells the story of life in camp through a series of exhibitions through the buildings.

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Otto Weidt Museum

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During World War II, visually impaired broom and brush maker Otto Weidt employed many Jews in his workshop. As tensions in the country grew, Weidt endeavoured to protect his mostly blind and deaf employees from persecution and deportation, bribing the Gestapo, falsifying documents, and eventually hiding a family behind a backless cupboard in one room of his shop. This museum is dedicated to him and is administered by the German Resistance Memorial Centre Foundation. It tells Weidt’s story with archival photos and interviews with some of those he saved.

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House of the Wannsee Conference

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At the location of the now famous Wannsee Conference of January 1942 the exhibition focuses on the significance of the conference in the process of planning the genocide of European Jews, as well as the involvement of the conference participants and the authorities they represented in the persecution and murder of the Jews.

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Neue Synagogue

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Once one of the largest synagogues in the world, it was damaged during Kristallnacht and then destroyed during the war. The front section has now been restored and is home to a museum that tells the story of the building and its congregation.

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Holocaust Memorial

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The Holocaust Memorial stands as a poignant tribute to the millions of lives lost during the Holocaust. It serves not only as a sombre reminder of the past but also as a call to action for the protection of human rights today. With 2711 grey stone slabs bearing no markings, the memorial covers 205,000 square feet and is set on an uneven path that creates a feeling of instability and unrest—allowing students to witness the scale of the lives that were lost.

Why visit the Holocaust Memorial?

• Educational significance: Gain insight into the events of the Holocaust at the Information Centre, with exhibits and personal stories about The Holocaust.
• Architectural symbolism: Observe the design and layout of the memorial, with its profoundly symbolic meaning.

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Walking Tour - Religion Through the Ages in Berlin

This 4 hour walking tour demonstrates the multi cultural society that Berlin is today. The tour starts at St Mary’s Church near Alexander Platz, where Dr Martin Luther King once spoke, takes in the first synagogue of Berlin and key areas where communities lived harmoniously together. An ideal opportunity to discover more about Judaism and Christianity in Berlin from 19^th Century to present day.  

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Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp

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One of the earliest concentration camps, Sachsenhausen tells the story of life in camp through a series of exhibitions through the buildings.

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Otto Weidt Museum

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During World War II, visually impaired broom and brush maker Otto Weidt employed many Jews in his workshop. As tensions in the country grew, Weidt endeavoured to protect his mostly blind and deaf employees from persecution and deportation, bribing the Gestapo, falsifying documents, and eventually hiding a family behind a backless cupboard in one room of his shop. This museum is dedicated to him and is administered by the German Resistance Memorial Centre Foundation. It tells Weidt’s story with archival photos and interviews with some of those he saved.

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House of the Wannsee Conference

• View on Map

At the location of the now famous Wannsee Conference of January 1942 the exhibition focuses on the significance of the conference in the process of planning the genocide of European Jews, as well as the involvement of the conference participants and the authorities they represented in the persecution and murder of the Jews.

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Neue Synagogue

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Once one of the largest synagogues in the world, it was damaged during Kristallnacht and then destroyed during the war. The front section has now been restored and is home to a museum that tells the story of the building and its congregation.

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Holocaust Memorial

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The Holocaust Memorial stands as a poignant tribute to the millions of lives lost during the Holocaust. It serves not only as a sombre reminder of the past but also as a call to action for the protection of human rights today. With 2711 grey stone slabs bearing no markings, the memorial covers 205,000 square feet and is set on an uneven path that creates a feeling of instability and unrest—allowing students to witness the scale of the lives that were lost.

Why visit the Holocaust Memorial?

• Educational significance: Gain insight into the events of the Holocaust at the Information Centre, with exhibits and personal stories about The Holocaust.
• Architectural symbolism: Observe the design and layout of the memorial, with its profoundly symbolic meaning.

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TV Tower

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Located in former East Berlin, in Alexander Platz, this is Berlin’s highest structure offering fabulous views over the city. The TV Tower can be pre-booked but not pre-paid, this visit must be paid directly on arrival. 

Why visit the TV Tower?

• The highest building in Europe open to the general public
• Spectacular views across Berlin and beyond
• In good weather, see up to 80 km away

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The Reichstag

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A guided tour of the Reichstag building is one of the most popular visits in Berlin. It will explain the functions, working methods and composition of parliament whilst also covering the history and architecture of the building. The highlight at the end is the opportunity to visit the famous dome, which has become an iconic image in Berlin and gives a great view of the city. 

Why visit the Reichstag?

• The working seat of German parliament, as well as a top tourist attraction
• The roof terrace and dome offer spectacular 360° views of Berlin
• Guided tours provide unique insight into Germany’s rich political history

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Eastside Gallery

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Discover a symbol of historical change at the Eastside Gallery, where a remnant of the Berlin Wall stands as the world's largest open-air mural collection. Artists from across the globe have turned this former icon of division into a vibrant exhibition of freedom and creativity.

Why visit the Eastside Gallery?

• Witness a remarkable collection of over 100 murals by international artists.
• Reflect on the transformation from a symbol of separation to one of unity.
• See the famous "Fraternal Kiss" and the Trabant car breaking through the wall.
• Enjoy a unique mix of surreal, political, and avant-garde art expressions.
• Engage with a piece of living history, constantly restored to preserve its message.
• Explore nearby attractions like the Mercedes Benz Arena and the Oberbaumbrücke.

Marvel at one of the last remaining remnants of the Berlin Wall and take a glimpse back in time to Communist East Germany.

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TV Tower

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Located in former East Berlin, in Alexander Platz, this is Berlin’s highest structure offering fabulous views over the city. The TV Tower can be pre-booked but not pre-paid, this visit must be paid directly on arrival. 

Why visit the TV Tower?

• The highest building in Europe open to the general public
• Spectacular views across Berlin and beyond
• In good weather, see up to 80 km away

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The Reichstag

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A guided tour of the Reichstag building is one of the most popular visits in Berlin. It will explain the functions, working methods and composition of parliament whilst also covering the history and architecture of the building. The highlight at the end is the opportunity to visit the famous dome, which has become an iconic image in Berlin and gives a great view of the city. 

Why visit the Reichstag?

• The working seat of German parliament, as well as a top tourist attraction
• The roof terrace and dome offer spectacular 360° views of Berlin
• Guided tours provide unique insight into Germany’s rich political history

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Eastside Gallery

• View on Map

Discover a symbol of historical change at the Eastside Gallery, where a remnant of the Berlin Wall stands as the world's largest open-air mural collection. Artists from across the globe have turned this former icon of division into a vibrant exhibition of freedom and creativity.

Why visit the Eastside Gallery?

• Witness a remarkable collection of over 100 murals by international artists.
• Reflect on the transformation from a symbol of separation to one of unity.
• See the famous "Fraternal Kiss" and the Trabant car breaking through the wall.
• Enjoy a unique mix of surreal, political, and avant-garde art expressions.
• Engage with a piece of living history, constantly restored to preserve its message.
• Explore nearby attractions like the Mercedes Benz Arena and the Oberbaumbrücke.

Marvel at one of the last remaining remnants of the Berlin Wall and take a glimpse back in time to Communist East Germany.

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