Haus am Waldsee International art in Zehlendorf

The Haus am Waldsee, dreamily situated in idyllic Zehlendorf, and located in walking distance to Schlachtensee and Krumme Lanke, has been a meeting place for art connoisseurs since it was founded and opened as an exhibition centre in 1946 (!).

The Haus am Waldsee is considered a permanent institution and an absolute top address for international contemporary art in Berlin. The range of exhibitions on show includes fine art, design, fashion and architecture, as well as individual pieces of contemporary art and classic works of post-war modernism.

Regular children's vernissages, artist talks, artist dinners, performances, the summer academy and concerts, solidify the Haus am Waldsee as a place that actively communicates art content and strongly relates to its visitors. Following the refurbishment in 2018, in line with heritage requirements, a large event hall and a whole floor for workshops have been added for the education programme.

The adjoining sculpture garden is filled with ever-changing art pieces so that the walk through the garden, sloping gently down to the shore of the Waldsee, can be experienced over and over again. Audio guides can be borrowed to explore examples of outstanding architecture in Zehlendorf. During the tour, you will come across buildings from Hermann Muthesius to Walter Gropius.

Esther Harrison

Autorin Kunst Berlin