When does the lecture take place?

On October 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Potsdam Museum - Forum for Art and History.

What is the entry fee?

The regular entry fee is 6 Euros. Reduced fees of 4 Euros are possible, children and youths up to 18 years attend the event free of charge.

Where exactly is the event location?

In the Potsdam Museum - Forum for Art and History, Am Alten Markt 9, 14467 Potsdam.

Is the event accessible?

The Potsdam Museum is accessible for people with mobility impairments. There are step-free areas, an elevator, and a wheelchair-accessible restroom.

Who is giving the lecture?

The speaker is Ulrich Pfeil, professor of German studies at the Université de Lorraine in Metz.

How long does the evening last?

The exact schedule is not separately indicated. For a picture lecture of this kind, visitors should plan for about one and a half hours.

A vanished stadium, a strong lecture, and Potsdam's post-war history

Name: Potsdam's Ernst-Thälmann-Stadium: Lecture at the Museum
Start: 2026-10-14T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-14T21:30:00+02:00
Location: Potsdam Museum - Forum für Kunst und Geschichte

A historical lecture that brings to life Potsdam's post-war history

On October 14, 2026, a place that still shapes the city today will be the focus at the Potsdam Museum: the Ernst-Thälmann-Stadium. The picture lecture by Ulrich Pfeil tells the story of a building that was opened in 1949 as the first large stadium construction in Germany after the Second World War and was much more than just a sports venue for Potsdam.

Between rubble, new beginnings, and urban memory

The event leads right into early post-war history. Based on historical photos and well-founded context, it becomes clear what role the stadium played in the reconstruction, in the clearing of rubble, and for the political symbolism of the young GDR. It is precisely this connection of urban history, architectural history, and witness memory that makes the evening so exciting.

A place with strong atmosphere

The Potsdam Museum at the Old Market provides the perfect setting: centrally located, rich in cultural history, and well-suited for a focused event experience. The audience's mood is likely to be particularly attentive, as the topic touches not only on sports history but also on issues of urban development, identity, and memory culture.

Strong in expertise, clearly told

Speaker Ulrich Pfeil brings scientific expertise as a professor of German studies at the Université de Lorraine. This very combination of research and illustrative presentation ensures depth without losing accessibility. Those interested in Potsdam's history, post-war architecture, and the cultural context of historical buildings will have an evening rich in substance here.

Why the visit is worthwhile

The lecture opens the view to a chapter of the city that has disappeared today yet lives on in collective memory. Visitors will experience a precisely researched pre-reporting in event form - informative, atmospheric, and close to the city. Anyone wanting to understand Potsdam better should experience this evening live.