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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
Unterirdisch in die Freiheit mit Zeitzeuge Joachim Neumann
Date details
- Date Saturday, 14/November/2026 10:00 bis 12:30
- Venue Berliner Unterwelten e.V.
- Address Brunnenstraße 142, 10115 Berlin-Kreisfreie Stadt Berlin
Public transportation
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Underground
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U Bernauer Str.
- U8
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U Voltastr.
- U8
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U Bernauer Str.
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Bus
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U Bernauer Str.
- 12
- N8
- 247
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U Bernauer Str./Schönholzer Str.
- 247
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Berlin, Wolliner Str.
- 12
- 247
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U Voltastr.
- 247
- N8
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Berlin, Brunnenstr./Invalidenstr.
- 12
- N8
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Usedomer Str.
- 247
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Demminer Str.
- 247
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Pappelplatz
- 12
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Hussitenstr.
- 247
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Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Sportpark
- 12
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S Nordbahnhof/Gartenstr.
- 247
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Zionskirchplatz
- M1
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Lortzingstr.
- 247
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Schwedter Str.
- M1
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Theodor-Heuss-Weg
- 247
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Gartenplatz
- 247
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U Bernauer Str.
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Tram
Under the Berlin Wall with Eyewitness Joachim Neumann
The Escape Tunnels Under the Berlin Wall
As part of Berlin Freedom Week
With the construction of the Berlin Wall in August 1961, the people of East Berlin were suddenly and unexpectedly separated overnight from their families, partners, friends, jobs, and places of study or school in West Berlin. As a result, many people attempted to escape the deadly barriers by digging their own tunnels to reach freedom.
In the immediate vicinity of Bernauer Straße—a key location for tunnel construction—the history of Berlin’s escape tunnels is recounted, and visitors are offered a glimpse into the only original escape tunnel from 1970–71—nine meters below the surface. This tunnel is accessible via a roughly 30-meter-long passageway built by Berliner Unterwelten e.V.
Following the guided tour, eyewitness Joachim Neumann—one of the most famous escape facilitators and a successful tunnel digger—will tell visitors about “his” tunnel projects, the best-known of which are “Tunnel 29” and “Tunnel 57,” both located on Bernauer Strasse, have gone down in history.
With the construction of the Berlin Wall in August 1961, the people of East Berlin were suddenly and unexpectedly separated overnight from their families, partners, friends, jobs, and places of study or school in West Berlin. As a result, many people attempted to escape the deadly barriers by digging their own tunnels to reach freedom.
In the immediate vicinity of Bernauer Straße—a key location for tunnel construction—the history of Berlin’s escape tunnels is recounted, and visitors are offered a glimpse into the only original escape tunnel from 1970–71—nine meters below the surface. This tunnel is accessible via a roughly 30-meter-long passageway built by Berliner Unterwelten e.V.
Following the guided tour, eyewitness Joachim Neumann—one of the most famous escape facilitators and a successful tunnel digger—will tell visitors about “his” tunnel projects, the best-known of which are “Tunnel 29” and “Tunnel 57,” both located on Bernauer Strasse, have gone down in history.
Meeting point: Brunnenstraße 141, 10115 Berlin
Price info: Tickets are available starting 30 days in advance
Price: €26.00
Price info: Tickets are available starting 30 days in advance
Price: €26.00
Alternative events
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Stadtführung Berliner Mauer - Schicksale, Helden & Liebesgeschichten
Der 13. August 1961: Eine ganze Nation wurde gespalten. Erleben Sie wahre Begebenheiten von tragischen Fluchten und Schicksalen, Liebesgeschichten, Entführungen und der Wiedervereinigung. moreabout: Stadtführung Berliner Mauer - Schicksale, Helden & Liebesgeschichten
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- Berliner Mauer (Stadtführung)
- Date:
- Saturday, 14/November/2026 10:00 (3 more dates)
- Venue:
- Meetingpoint DB Verwaltung
- Address:
- Elisabeth-Schwarzhaupt-Platz 1, 10115 Berlin-Kreisfreie Stadt Berlin
- Price:
- from €20.29
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Mauer Tour - Schicksale & Helden
Fast 60 Jahre nach dem Bau der Mauer und 30 Jahre nach der Wiedervereinigung kommt so manch einem die Zweiteilung einer ganzen Nation vor wie ein schlechter Film. moreabout: Mauer Tour - Schicksale & Helden
- Date:
- Saturday, 14/November/2026 11:00 (313 more dates)
- Venue:
- Berlin Nordbahnhof / An den Treppen.
- Address:
- Julie-Wolfthorn-Straße, 10115 Berlin-Mitte
- Price:
- from €27.10
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UNESCO Welterbe Museumsinsel
Meeting point: James Simon Galerie, Information, Ebene 1 Price info: plus admission Price: €10.00 Booking: booking/prior registration essential moreabout: UNESCO Welterbe Museumsinsel
- Date:
- Saturday, 14/November/2026 11:00 (3 more dates)
- Venue:
- Museumsinsel
- Address:
- Bodestraße 1, 10178 Berlin-Mitte
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Food Tour durch Berlin-Mitte
In familiärer Atmosphäre flanieren Sie bei dieser Tour durch den Stadtteil Mitte und begegnen an fast jeder Straßenecke zum Teil haarsträubenden Geschichten. Diese werden vom Guide in bekömmlichen Häppchen gereicht - und wenn der Hunger kommt, wird eingekehrt. moreabout: Food Tour durch Berlin-Mitte
- Next date:
- XFood Tour - Berlin Mitte
- Date:
- Saturday, 14/November/2026 11:30 (180 more dates)
- Venue:
- Barachel Café
- Address:
- Rosenthaler Straße 51, 10178 Berlin-Mitte
- Price:
- from €59.61
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Guided Tour: Innsbrucker Platz and Eisack Tunnel
Using an iron ladder, you climb into the old shaft of the U4 underground railway line and visit a relic of modern traffic planning. moreabout: Guided Tour: Innsbrucker Platz and Eisack Tunnel
- Next date:
- Innsbrucker Platz & Eisacktunnel - Eisachtunnel - Ein Relikt der modernen Verkehrsplanung
- Date:
- Saturday, 14/November/2026 13:00 (4 more dates)
- Venue:
- U-Bhf. Innsbrucker Platz
- Address:
- Innsbrucker Platz, 10825 Berlin-Schöneberg
- Price:
- from €27.50
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