At a height of 30 meters, the roof terrace of the Humboldt Forum offers a unique view of Berlin's landmarks. The terrace offers a tour with views in all four directions, including Museum Island, Brandenburg Gate, Alexanderplatz, Berlin Cathedral and St. Mary's Church. You can also discover Neukölln Town Hall, Teufelsberg and Humboldt Grove .

Art on the building on the roof terrace

An abstract, golden city panorama is integrated into the panoramic view of Berlin to the east and artistically expands it. The art-in-architecture project Insurgentes Sur by Antje Schiffers and Thomas Sprenger is an allusion to the silhouette of Mexico City, one of Berlin's twin cities. The title Insurgentes Sur refers to the southern part of the longest main street in the Mexican capital, the Avenida de los Insurgentes (Avenue of the Insurgents). There are further references to Alexander von Humboldt's expeditions: he stayed in Mexico City during his expedition in 1803. The gold leaf makes reference to the collections of the Ethnological Museum and points to historical and contemporary power relations in global relations.

The second installation on the roof terrace, "The Cosmos - Things Fall Apart" by Emeka Ogboh, is based on Wilhelm von Humboldt's fascination with language. The sound installation with a choral singing of the Igbo folk song "Nne, Nne, Udu" in Nigeria is an allegory about a young girl whose careless behavior while carrying a valuable clay pot on her head ends with the pot breaking into many pieces. The folk song and chants come from a rich Igbo tradition of oral storytelling, criticizing the destructive influences of Christianity on Igbo culture.

The multi-channel sound installation can be heard every hour on the hour. Information about the artworks and about art in architecture at the Humboldt Forum can be found here.

Further information: The approximately 1,800 square meter terrace can be reached via an elevator from the first floor. The terrace is barrier-free. A ticket is required for your visit. 3,00 € / reduced 1,50 €. Please use the elevator in the stairwell. You also need a ticket to visit the rooftop restaurant Baret. If you have a reservation, please show your reservation confirmation at the elevator. Wheelchair accessible.

Opening hours: Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun: 10:30 - 18:30, Fri, Sat: 10:30 - 18:00. Closed on Tuesdays.

When you visit the roof terrace, you can also visit theBaret rooftop restaurant . The Baret restaurant is open from 11:00 - 00:00. It is closed on Tuesdays.