Whatever the Weather
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| 12 EUR |
| Tickets are available for purchase online or at the box office in the Foyer. |
| Spreeinsel, Humboldt Lab |
| Duration: 90 min |
| 14 years and older |
| German |
| Belongs to: On Water |
The guided tour builds on key research themes and artistic perspectives from the exhibition “On Water”, bringing them to life in the urban setting of Spree Island. At specific locations, visitors can see the role water plays in everyday urban life – historically, ecologically and socially. The focus is on current issues and observations: water quality and swimming in the Spree, public drinking fountains and water features, historic lever pumps as part of critical infrastructure, and climate adaptation measures such as de-sealing and infiltration systems for heavy rainfall. The cooling effect of evaporation from trees and green facades is also addressed. The tour, lasting around an hour and a half, combines urban observation with background knowledge, thereby fostering dialogue between different academic perspectives. It concludes with a return to the exhibition at the Humboldt Lab.
The water walk is led by Christian Hajer.
Participants
Hajer studied landscape and urban planning and subsequently took part in research projects on sustainable urban development in Berlin; he now works as a freelance speaker and consultant. Since 2021, he has also been working as an educator at the Humboldt Forum, and from 2025 he will also be leading guided tours for the PETRI Archaeology Centre on the archaeological excavations in Mitte.