Kunsthaus TachelesAbout Kunsthaus Tacheles
Kunsthaus Tacheles is a former department-store building in Berlin-Mitte that became an internationally known artist-run cultural centre after German reunification. The building housed studios, galleries and a large courtyard used for sculptures and installations and became a prominent site of Berlin’s alternative art scene.
During the 1990s and 2000s the site hosted working artist studios, exhibitions, performances and public events and became synonymous with Berlin’s post-reunification creative community. It later underwent legal and ownership disputes that led to eviction of many artists in the early 2010s and subsequent redevelopment of the site.
The building is located in central Berlin’s Mitte district and occupies an urban block near major city transport and cultural routes.
- Period of occupation: From the early 1990s until the early 2010s the building operated as an artist-run cultural centre and squat known for open studios, exhibitions and public performances.
What to See#
- Sculpture courtyard and studios: Large central courtyard and ground-floor exhibition spaces that were used for studios, sculpture displays and open-air installations during its years as an art centre.
- Gallery and studio rooms: Upper-floor gallery and studio rooms that housed working artists’ studios, exhibition spaces and alternative cultural events during the building’s occupation by artists.
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Best Time to Visit Kunsthaus Tacheles
The site is primarily an urban landmark; visit during daytime for safety and accessibility.
Weather & Climate near Kunsthaus Tacheles
Kunsthaus Tacheles's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (575 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -2° - 3° | -4° | 44 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.1h |
| February | Poor | -1° - 4° | -2° | 36 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.7h |
| March | Acceptable | 2° - 8° | 2° | 42 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 5° - 13° | 7° | 39 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.7 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Very Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.3 m/s | 1.1 high | 15.5h |
| June | Good | 13° - 22° | 17° | 65 mm | overcast | 66% | 3.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 16.5h |
| July | Excellent | 15° - 24° | 19° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 3.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 16.0h |
| August | Excellent | 14° - 24° | 19° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 3.0 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 14.5h |
| September | Very Good | 10° - 19° | 15° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Good | 7° - 13° | 8° | 38 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.4h |
| November | Acceptable | 3° - 7° | 2° | 44 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| December | Poor | 0° - 4° | -2° | 57 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.5h |
How to Get to Kunsthaus Tacheles
Kunsthaus Tacheles is on Oranienburger Straße in Mitte, central Berlin. It is a short walk from Friedrichstraße station and well served by S-Bahn and U-Bahn connections.
Tips for Visiting Kunsthaus Tacheles
- The Tacheles façade is useful to photograph at sunrise when the light softens painted murals.
- Check current status-parts of the complex have been redeveloped into commercial and cultural spaces since the 2012 eviction.