Schönhausen House – Lecture Room
Schönhausen Palace is one of only a few palaces to have survived World War II unharmed.
In 1740, Frederick II (Frederick the Great) gave the estate to his wife Elisabeth Christine, who lived there until her death in 1797. Its eventful history is equally worth remembering: it was here that Elector Frederick III prepared and strategized his ascension to the throne as Frederick I, the first king in Prussia, in 1701.
During the National Socialist period, it was one of the two Berlin depots where “degenerate art” was stored. Following World War II, the palace served as the official residence of the president of the GDR, and subsequently as a guesthouse for heads of state.
The conferences of the Central Round Table and subsequent meeting of foreign ministers to discuss the Two Plus Four Agreement in 1990 also connect this place to recent German history.
Outstanding late 17th and 18th century interiors largely survive to this day. Among them is the magnificent stuccoed ballroom, which was reopened to the public 2009, after extensive renovations. The lecture room/conference room on the ground floor is ideal for lectures, workshops and readings.
Schönhausen Palace
Tschaikowskistraße 1
13156 Berlin
Public Transportation
Stop "Tschaikowskistr. (Berlin)"
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Parking
Very limited parking.
Tour buses
We recommend that buses arrive via Ossietzkystraße. This is a bicycle street and has an access for residents, which in this case can also be used to get to Schönhausen House.
- interior space
- concert, reading, lecture
- up to 50
Maximum 42 people seated (row seating)
Maximum 55 people standing
A total of 42 chairs are available.
A projector, a screen and a lectern are available and can be used by prior arrangement.
Toilets are available in the Palace
Tables, crockery, cutlery etc. are available and can be used by arrangement.
Catering is possible. The foundation has appropriate co-operation partners.
Only delivered meals can be prepared in the existing kitchen (10m2). The preparation of hot meals is not possible.
Cultural institutions with state support, as well as the states of Berlin and Brandenburg receive special conditions.
The organizer is in charge to enter a liability insurance for events (short-term risks). For this a proof must be provided to the foundation before the event takes place.
Additionally supervision and cleaning will be charged. The order for the cleaning or supervision will be initiated by the foundation. The lessee will be charged through the company “Fridericus Servicegesellschaft der Preußischen Schlösser und Gärten mbH.”
For further information please contact:
Tel. +49 331 581 846-20 (cleaning) or
Tel. +49 331 581 846-41 (supervision).
- all seasons
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
Can be used outside the regular opening hours of Schönhausen House.
(Exceptions are possible by prior arrangement)
Head of Events
SPSG | Department Education and Marketing
Postfach 60 14 62
D – 14414 Potsdam
eventlocations@spsg.de
Assistent of Events
SPSG | Department Education and Marketing
Postfach 60 14 62
D – 14414 Potsdam
eventlocations@spsg.de
- wheelchair access
Approach
It is possible to drive up to the castle entrance by prior arrangement with the foundation. Permanent parking in front of the palace is not permitted for fire safety reasons.
