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Berlin Culture

Since the Reunification in 1990, Berlin has undergone a process of continual redefinition and change. This richness, created from the injection of the new into a potent historical structure, has become one of Germany's and Europe's premiere cultural attractions.

The restored identity as the nation's capital has been a driving force in both urban design and cultural diversity. Berlin is now world-famous for its international architecture, fine and performing arts.

Cultural Institutions:

• Berliner Festspiele
• Polish Cultural Institute
• British Council
• The Finnish Institute in Germany
  (Finnland-Institut in Deutschland)
• The House of World Cultures (Haus der Kulturen der Welt)
• The Indian Culture Center (Indisches Kulturzentrum)
• Japanese-German Centre Berlin
  (Japanisch-Deutsches Zentrum Berlin)
• Bulgarian Cultural Institute (Bulgarisches Kulturinstitut)
• The Czech Centre (Tschechisches Zentrum)
• Berlin Institute of French Culture
  (Institut Français de Berlin)
• German Language and Cultural Institute in Berlin
  (Goethe-Institut Berlin)

1. Berliner Festspiele

The Berliner Featspiele oversees most of Berlin's major cultural festivals, including the high-profile film festival, Berlinale, the Theater and Music Festival and the Jazz Festival. Address: Schaperstraße 24, 10719 - Berlin. Tel: +49 (0) 30 / 254 89-0

2. Polish Cultural Institute

Biggest Polish cultural institute in the world. Offers a broad cultural program with films, exhibitions, concerts, literature lectures and discussions. Address: Burgstrasse 27, 10178 - Berlin.
Tel: +49 (0) 30 / 24 75 81-0

3. British Council

The British Council includes a Teaching Centre with a wide range of English courses for all levels as well as courses on cultural topics (Shakespeare, English Literature etc). It also includes an Information Centre which houses a well-stocked library and information about upcoming arts and science events. Address: Alexanderplatz 1, 10178 - Berlin. Tel: +49 (0) 30 / 31 10 99-0?

4. The Finnish Institute in Germany (Finnland-Institut in Deutschland)

Established in 1994, the Finnish Institute aims to encourage the co-operation between Finland and Germany in areas of, for example, culture and technology. The Finnish Institute offers information about working and studying in Finnland and also co-ordinates various cultural events in Berlin, from exhibitions to readings Address: Georgenstr. 24 (1st Floor) 10117 - Berlin. Tel: +49 (0) 30 / 39 94 14 10

5. The House of World Cultures (Haus der Kulturen der Welt)

Focusing on contemporary culture in Africa, Asia and Latin America, the 'Haus der Kulturen der Welt' under its 'Pregnant Oyster' roof (the former Congress Hall) hosts dance, music, theatre and film events that truly warrant the tag 'multi-cultural'. Around 300,000 visitors a year are attracted by the multi-faceted program. Address: John-Foster-Dulles-Allee 10, 10557 - Berlin. Tel: +49 (0) 30 / 39 78 71 75

6. The Indian Culture Center (Indisches Kulturzentrum)

The centre offers traditional Indian music concerts and dance performances (many of which are free), the Kulturzentrum is also involved with readings and film seasons in other venues in Berlin. Dance, music and language classes are also offered. Address: Stormstrasse 10, 14050 - Berlin. Tel: +49 (0) 30 / 25 79 54 02

7. Japanese-German Centre Berlin (Japanisch-Deutsches Zentrum Berlin)

Multitude of Japanese cultural events are taking place in Berlin. The centre offers a wide range of Japanese Language courses for all levels. The library offers a selection of material (economics, politics, culture, etc). Address: Saargemuender Str. 2, 14195 - Berlin.
Tel: +49 (0) 30 / 839 07-0

8. Bulgarian Cultural Institute (Bulgarisches Kulturinstitut)

The Bulgarian Institute has been in the German capital since 1962 and aims to build cultural bridges between Sofia and Berlin. By organizing special cultural events and exhibitions, it presents and promotes Bulgarian cultural life, its history as well as providing information on the country's present economic situation. Address: Leipziger Str. 114-115, 10117 - Berlin. Tel: +49 (0) 30 / 229 95 27

9. The Czech Centre (Tschechisches Zentrum)

The 'Tschechisches Zentrum' is there to answers questions regarding culture, politics, economics and tourism. The centre organises regular cultural events and exhibitions (from film seasons to author readings) and additionally offers language courses. Address: Leipziger Str. 60, 10117 - Berlin. Tel: +49 (0) 30 / 208 25 92

10. Berlin Institute of French Culture (Institut Français de Berlin)

The French Institute and the neighbouring Cinema Paris are an oasis of all things French in the middle of the bustle of Ku'damm. French lessons, a 'Mediathek' housing a library of 13,000 books, a resource centre, a video and CD library and an extensive cultural program (from concerts to lectures and book readings) are all to be found here. Address: Kurfuerstendamm 211, 10719 - Berlin. Tel: +49 (0) 30 / 885 90 20

11. German Language and Cultural Institute in Berlin (Goethe-Institut Berlin)

The Goethe Institute really needs no introduction but the new premises (opened in 1999) may provide a few surprises. While learning German you can make use of terminals for e-mail, a fax machine and the community room. In addition the Media Centre gives you access to computers, a video library, language cassettes and CDs, and a range of self-study materials. Seminars and workshops in both German and English also provide an introduction to Berlin. Address: Neue Schoenhauser Str. 20, 10178 - Berlin - Mitte. Tel: +49 (0) 30 / 25 90 63