Stories from Schöneberg: City Walk in the Bavarian Quarter

Discovery tour through the Bavarian Quarter: An event for seniors

The Department of Seniors of the Spandau district office is organizing a special city walk on Thursday, August 29, 2024, which not only offers an opportunity for historical exploration, but also an opportunity to promote social interaction. This discovery tour starts at 11:00 a.m. on Viktoria-Luise-Platz and ends around 1:30 p.m. at Bavarian Square underground station.

A look at the story

The topic of the city walk is the Bavarian district in Schöneberg, which is often referred to as "Jewish Switzerland". Historia clipper and city lover know about the importance of this district, which was once the home of numerous prominent Jewish personalities like Albert Einstein. The walk enables the participants to walk on the footsteps of these remarkable people and to learn more about their life stories.

meaning for the community

In times when social isolation has become a challenge for many seniors, events like this offer a valuable opportunity for interaction. Mining contacts and gaining new perspectives together are important aspects that strengthen the sense of community. The participation fee of € 4 per person is a small contribution to covering the costs of the event and at the same time enabling affordable participation.

event details

Interested parties are invited to register until the maximum number of participants. Registration can be made in writing by email to Ms. Förster (andrea.foerster@ba-spandau.berlin.de) or by phone at number 90279-6112. In view of the limited places, early registration is recommended.

final idea

This type of city walks not only promotes historical awareness, but also the social participation of older people in Berlin. By dealing with the past, a connection to the present is created, which is both informative and enriching. Take the chance to be part of this discovery tour and experience the history of the Bavarian district up close together with other senior citizens.