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8 November 2026 | 14:00 - 14:30
Hidden in the city: three science tales of Berlin
Otto Lilienthal built a hill in Lichterfelde so he could fly. Lise Meitner came up with the theory of nuclear fission while on the run from the Nazis. The greatest mathematician of all time fell out with the king over the Great Fountain of Sanssouci.
Come and hear three fascinating tales from Berlin's scientific past and discover places you can visit where history was made. Pick up a free, illustrated guide to the historical science sites of Dahlem too!
- Festival Centre Event in the Speaker's Corner.
- Part of Festival Day 3.
- Free entry.
- Advance registration required for Festival Centre access (see button).
- Wheelchair accessible.
- More accessibility information available here.
Sun, 11/08/2026 - 14:00 Sun, 11/08/2026 - 14:30
Speakers
- Festival Centre Event in the Speaker's Corner.
- Part of Festival Day 3.
- Free entry.
- Advance registration required for Festival Centre access (see button).
- Wheelchair accessible.
- More accessibility information available here.
Event Location
Haus der Kulturen der Welt (HKW)
John-Foster-Dulles-Allee 10
10557 Berlin
Germany