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Weekend Tips: What to Do This Weekend in Berlin
October 9 to 11, 2026: Events, festivals, exhibitions and more things to do for your perfect weekend in Berlin. more
The Invisible World in a Drop of Water: Diatoms, Biodiversity and Time
Date details
- Date Thursday, 05/November/2026 18:00 bis 19:30
- Venue Botanischer Garten Berlin - Botanisches Museum
- Address Königin-Luise-Straße 6, 14195 Berlin-Steglitz
Public transportation
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Bus
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Königin-Luise-Platz/Botanischer Garten
- 101
- N3
- X83
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Schmidt-Ott-Str.
- X83
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Arnimallee
- N3
- X83
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Rohlfsstr.
- 101
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Edwin-Redslob-Str.
- N3
- X83
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Hans-Söhnker-Platz
- 101
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Grunewaldstr./Lepsiusstr.
- X83
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Königin-Luise-Platz/Botanischer Garten
The Invisible World in a Drop of Water: Diatoms, Biodiversity, and Time
Want to go to another BO? | Public Tour
Botanischer Garten
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Diatoms are microscopic algae found in nearly every aquatic environment on Earth. Invisible to the naked eye, they play a crucial role in global ecosystems, producing a significant portion of the oxygen we breathe. At the same time, they are highly sensitive indicators of environmental change—tiny witnesses to the health of our waters.
Dr. Nelida Abarca will open the door to their fascinating world, combining scientific insight with visual exploration. A hands-on microscopy session will give participants the rare opportunity to observe these remarkable organisms up close.
The event also features a guided tour of the diatom collections at the Berlin Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum, including the renowned Friedrich Hustedt Collection. Assembled over more than a century, it offers a unique link between past discoveries and modern research.
By combining microscopy, science, and history, this experience invites you to uncover a hidden world—and see biodiversity from an entirely new perspective.
Fancy another BO? – Science After Work at the Botanical Garden
On the first Thursday of every month, scientists open the doors to their research and reveal what makes plants endlessly fascinating. After work, before dinner—with curiosity, passion, and a sense of humor.
Target audience: everyone
Duration: 90 minutes
Meeting point: Queen Luise Platz Visitor Center
Standard price: 6.00 euros
This guided tour is part of the Berlin Science Week 2026 program .Translated with DeepL
Dr. Nelida Abarca will open the door to their fascinating world, combining scientific insight with visual exploration. A hands-on microscopy session will give participants the rare opportunity to observe these remarkable organisms up close.
The event also features a guided tour of the diatom collections at the Berlin Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum, including the renowned Friedrich Hustedt Collection. Assembled over more than a century, it offers a unique link between past discoveries and modern research.
By combining microscopy, science, and history, this experience invites you to uncover a hidden world—and see biodiversity from an entirely new perspective.
Fancy another BO? – Science After Work at the Botanical Garden
On the first Thursday of every month, scientists open the doors to their research and reveal what makes plants endlessly fascinating. After work, before dinner—with curiosity, passion, and a sense of humor.
Target audience: everyone
Duration: 90 minutes
Meeting point: Queen Luise Platz Visitor Center
Standard price: 6.00 euros
This guided tour is part of the Berlin Science Week 2026 program .Translated with DeepL
Meeting point: Visitor Center, Entrance at Königin-Luise-Platz
Price info: 6.00 euros plus admission
Price: €6.00
Price info: 6.00 euros plus admission
Price: €6.00
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- Date:
- Thursday, 05/November/2026 16:00
- Venue:
- Urania Berlin – Café Urania
- Address:
- An der Urania 17, 10787 Berlin
- Price:
- from €0.00
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- Date:
- Thursday, 05/November/2026 17:30
- Venue:
- Urania Berlin - Kleist-Saal
- Address:
- An der Urania 17, 10787 Berlin-Schöneberg
- Price:
- from €0.00
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- Address:
- Reichenberger Straße 174, 10999 Berlin-Kreuzberg
- Price:
- from €27.10
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- Date:
- Thursday, 05/November/2026 19:00
- Venue:
- HAU Hebbel am Ufer - HAU1
- Address:
- Stresemannstraße 29 A, 10963 Berlin-Kreuzberg
- Price:
- from €18.00
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- Date:
- Thursday, 05/November/2026 19:30
- Venue:
- Zeiss-Großplanetarium
- Address:
- Prenzlauer Allee 80, 10405 Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg
- Price:
- from €0.00
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