FEZ Wuhlheide: Historical recreation center is listed under monument protection

FEZ Wuhlheide: Historical recreation center is listed under monument protection

Wuhlheide, Berlin, Deutschland - The Freienschreis- und Recreation Center (FEZ) in the Wuhlheide, Berlin-Treptow-Köpenick, was listed on May 28, 2025. This was announced by the State Monument Office in order to honor the architectural and historical importance of the building complex. The former "Pioneer Palace Ernst Thälmann", which opened on October 3, 1979, is considered a unique testimony to GDR history and thus takes a special place in the Berlin cultural landscape. rbbb24 reports that the pioneer palace at the time as a central extra-curricular leisure and educational facility "Ernst Thälmann" served.

The Senator for Urban Development, Christian Gaebler (SPD), emphasized the enormous importance of monument protection to ensure the preservation and appreciation of the FEZ. State conservator Christoph Rauhut described the FEZ as an outstanding example of the GDR architecture and took a look at the special features that the building ensemble has to offer.

architectural masterpiece

The complex of the Fez Berlin extends over an inner area of ​​13,000 square meters and an outdoor area of ​​175,000 square meters. The renowned architect Günter Stahn designed the building, which is now considered the masterpiece of the GDR modernism. The appearance is characterized by the striking larch wood facade and spacious interiors, which offer a variety of uses. The highlights include a central foyer, various halls and a sports area with swimming and sports hall. berlin.de emphasizes that the freedom of the FEZ was designed by the landscape architect Hubert Matthes, including stairs, water pools and a reception center.

A special attraction in the outdoor area is the "biology station", which was redesigned as a "eco-island" and is now available as a "green classroom" for educational offers. The transformation process of the FEZ after 1989 is considered extremely successful, which underlines the adaptability of the facility to the changing social framework.

non -profit establishment of great importance

Since 1995, the Fez Berlin has been a 100 % subsidiary of the State of Berlin and thus the largest non-profit children's, youth and family center in Europe. This offers a broad educational and cultural program that benefits children and families and creates numerous leisure opportunities.

Falko Liecke, the chairman of the FEZ supervisory board, emphasizes the importance of the center as the place of education and leisure activities. The positive response to the decision of the state monument shows the great interest of the public in the history and future development of this unique facility.

For further information, the responsible contact person is available at the State Monument Office, Nicole Hildebrandt, on the phone number (030) 90259-3670. Press photos and other details can be found on the page of berlin.de