Open Monument Day Berlin

The 2026 edition of Open Monument Day in Berlin takes place on Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, 2026. The nationwide motto is "NETWORKS: Monuments & Infrastructure". The organiser is the German Foundation for Monument Protection, coordinated in Berlin by the State Monument Office.

In Berlin, over 300 monuments open their doors, with more than 1,000 programme items across all districts. This makes Berlin offer more discoveries on Monument Day than any other city in Germany. Admission is free with few exceptions; advance booking is requested for many tours, as capacities are limited.

Programme Publication 2026

The complete Berlin programme for 2026 will be published on August 1, 2026, on denkmaltag.berlin.de and tag-des-offenen-denkmals.de/ort/berlin. Already announced:

• Motto: "NETWORKS: Monuments & Infrastructure"
• Over 300 open monuments in all Berlin districts
• More than 1,000 programme items: guided tours, bike tours, themed walks, concerts, performances, family formats
• Focus: Infrastructure buildings – train stations, waterworks, bridges, post offices, telegraph and power facilities
• Formats requiring registration and free formats (see detailed programme)

• Over 300 monuments open in all Berlin districts
• Over 1,000 programme items – Berlin is Germany's most attended city
• Motto "NETWORKS: Monuments & Infrastructure"
• Admission free with few exceptions
• Programme available online from August 1, 2026

Getting There

Over 300 monuments are spread across all Berlin districts. Travel by public transport is strongly recommended – a BVG day ticket is worthwhile, as you often visit several locations on Monument Day. Some events offer guided bike tours.

Admission

With few exceptions, admission is free. For special guided tours, advance booking is often requested – capacities are limited.

Tips

Plan strategically: three to four monuments a day is realistic; more becomes too hectic. Bookings for particularly popular sites (e.g., palaces or industrial facilities not publicly accessible) often open at the beginning of August – check early. Pack comfortable shoes and water; many monuments also involve stairs and outdoor paths.