Adlershofer Herbstfest

The Neighbourhood Festival of Southeast Berlin

When the chestnuts fall in September and the residents of Adlershof return to their daily routines after the summer holidays, the annual neighbourhood festival begins in the Adlershof district (Treptow-Köpenick). The Adlershofer Herbstfest has been organized for over 25 years by the Heimatverein Köpenick e.V. (Homeland Association Köpenick) and the Adlershofer Festkomitee (Adlershof Festival Committee), with District Mayor Oliver Igel as patron.

What to Expect

The central venue is the Kulturzentrum Alte Schule (Old School Cultural Centre) at Dörpfeldstraße 54-56. The courtyard, the rooms of the cultural centre, and the directly adjacent Verklärungskirche (Church of the Transfiguration) on Arndtstraße form a connected festival area:

• Stage Program: Live music with local bands (2025: Ella19, Fairschärft, Leona Heine), children's dance groups, puppet theatre
• Children's Festival on the grounds of the Evangelical Church: bouncy castles, face painting, games, penalty shootout with ABC 08 e.V.
• Scuraluna Puppet Theatre: regularly for the youngest guests
• Kiezklub Alte Schule: Creative activities (crafting, felting), cafeteria
• Charity Flea Market: Books, games, toys, treasures — proceeds for charitable projects
• Street Food and Drinks: Waffle stand, soups, bratwurst, coffee and cake
• Information Stands: NABU, aid organizations, neighbourhood management

Adlershof — Science and Neighbourhood Culture

The district of Adlershof is now one of Berlin's most important science and business centres, with the Adlershof Technology Park (WISTA). At the same time, Alt-Adlershof — around Dörpfeldstraße and the Verklärungskirche — is a traditionally grown residential area with its own identity. The autumn festival connects both worlds: scientists from the technology park celebrate here with Alt-Adlershof residents and families from the surrounding residential streets.