Wednesday 22nd of July - a day off
As is tradition at ITMs, Wednesday is free of talks and presentations. We will organize different social activities that you can join. These activities cover cultural tours, sightseeing events, and relaxed sports activities (see below). Of course, you are also free to do other things in or around Berlin - there are endless possibilities!
In order to plan activities, we would like you to fill in the form at the end of this page, so we have an idea how many people want to join which of the options.
Potsdam - baroque city and UNESCO World Heritage site
Baroque buildings, Sanssouci Palace, numerous parks and gardens and a cultural landscape that has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site: All these things make Potsdam one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
The tour will take approximately 6 hours for a round trip plus a guided tour. Expect costs of about 40-50 € (plus meals and drinks).
Berlin walking tour
A (ca.) three hours walking tour through Berlin's evolution, from the era of Prussian splendour to the destruction wrought by the Third Reich, from the division of the Cold War years to the reunified Germany of today.
Depending on participants, we calculate with about 30-40 €/person (plus meals and drinks).
Natural History Museum - Archaeopteryx et al.
A behind the scenes tour at the Museum für Naturkunde focusing on the rich fossil collection including the most beautiful preserved specimen of Archaeopteryx lithographica.
A ca. 2 hours tour. 10€ max.
New Museum - prehistoric collection
A behind the scenes guided tour in the 'Museum of Prehistory and Early History' takes you through the oldest eras of human history. With unique collections on the prehistory and ancient history of Europe and near-lying regions of Asia, the museum vividly traces the major lines of development in early European history, using outstanding original pieces.
Approximately 2 hours tour. 10 € max.
New Museum - Egyptian Museum and Papyrus Collection
The impressive collection of the Ägyptisches Museum und Papyrussammlung encompasses masterpieces from different eras of ancient Egypt: from ornate statues, colourful reliefs, exquisite craftwork and delicate papyri to stone sarcophagi weighing several tonnes and examples of monumental Egyptian architecture. And of course: Nofretete's bust.
About 2 hrs. guided tour. 10€ max.
Ōgai Mori memorial
The memorial just around the corner of our meeting venue honors Mori Ōgai, a Japanese Army Surgeon general officer, translator, novelist, poet and father of famed author Mari Mori. As a student, Mori Ōgai stayed two years in Berlin and later introduced German language literary works to the Japanese public. Mori Ōgai also was considered the first to successfully express the art of western poetry in Japanese.
We will get a private tour without charge (but should give a small donation).
SUP - Berlin
SUP = Stand Up Paddling. We will paddle on the Spree with a tour guide who will guide us to historic sites and vibrant new places along the water.
The tour will take about 2.5 hrs (plus public transport ride). Costs will be approximately 40€ (plus meals and drinks).
