AWO Cultural Center Babelsberg in Potsdam: Guided tour on the Day of the Open Monument

A historical house opens its doors in Babelsberg

On September 13, 2026, the AWO Cultural Center Babelsberg invites you to a guided tour of one of the most distinctive buildings in the Potsdam district. The date falls on the Day of the Open Monument and combines architecture, urban history, and a lively event experience in a place that has been rooted in the neighborhood for over a century. ([potsdam.de](https://www.potsdam.de/de/tag-des-offenen-denkmals?utm_source=openai))

History that can be felt in the house

The cultural house is located in the former Town Hall of Nowawes, later the Town Hall Babelsberg. The building, designed by Julius Otto Kerwien, was constructed in 1899 and still shapes the intersection of Karl-Liebknecht-Straße and Rudolf-Breitscheid-Straße with its tower. The town hall has been transformed into a cultural and community center that today hosts events, courses, workshops, and exhibitions. ([kulturhausbabelsberg.de](https://kulturhausbabelsberg.de/chronik/?utm_source=openai))

A glimpse behind the façade

The tour provides insights into the rooms of the house and makes the varied development from an administration building to today's neighborhood cultural location tangible. The place stands for cultural diversity, social participation, and community culture. During a visit, the house reveals its special atmosphere: brickwork, staircases, historical details, and the immediate proximity to everyday life in Babelsberg. ([kulturhausbabelsberg.de](https://kulturhausbabelsberg.de/de/veranstaltung/tag-des-offenen-denkmals-2/?utm_source=openai))

Travel, accessibility, and practical information

The Cultural Center Babelsberg is very centrally located in Babelsberg, just a few minutes' walk from Babelsberg S-Bahn station. It is also accessible by tram lines 94 and 99 as well as bus lines 601, 616, 690, 693, and 694. For drivers, there are only a few free parking spaces; parking outside the premises is recommended. The house is wheelchair accessible, the elevator is accessible via the inner courtyard, and there are also accessible parking spaces and wheelchair-accessible toilets. ([kulturhausbabelsberg.de](https://kulturhausbabelsberg.de/de/anfahrt/))

What visitors can expect on September 13

The date is intended as a guided tour and is ideal for anyone interested in experiencing Potsdam's urban history, monument preservation, and architecture up close. The house is a renovated monument with a strong local connection and is suitable for a relaxed, informative Sunday with a cultural factor. ([potsdam.de](https://www.potsdam.de/de/3-kulturhaus-babelsberg-als-denkmal-des-monats-januar-2023-ausgezeichnet?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: Anyone who wants to experience Babelsberg not just through the streets but through its history should not miss this tour. The AWO Cultural Center Babelsberg connects monument, neighborhood, and lived culture for a short, intense visit with a lasting impression. ([kulturhausbabelsberg.de](https://kulturhausbabelsberg.de/chronik/?utm_source=openai))

Official channels of AWO Cultural Center Babelsberg:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awokulturhausbabelsberg/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awokulturhaus.babelsberg
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/
• TikTok: No official profile found

Sources:

• AWO Cultural Center Babelsberg - official website
• AWO Cultural Center Babelsberg - Access and Accessibility
• AWO Cultural Center Babelsberg - Day of the Open Monument
• AWO Cultural Center Babelsberg - Chronology
• AWO Cultural Center Babelsberg - Profile / Trägers
• State Capital Potsdam - Day of the Open Monument 2026