The International Congress Centre will temporarily reopen for a limited period of 49 hours.
The International Congress Centre (ICC) in Berlin, a remarkable silver building located in the west of the city, will be open to the public for free during the Tag des Denkmals (Doors Open Day) from September 12 to 14, 2025. This is a rare opportunity to explore the ICC's impressive foyer and multiple futuristic conference halls before renovation work begins due to asbestos contamination, which caused its closure in 2014.
Ticket Options and Visit Details
Tickets for this historic visit are free but must be reserved online as demand is very high. Initially released on July 16, 2025, tickets sold out quickly, but additional batches will be made available soon, so it is advised to check the visitBerlin website regularly for bookings. Visits require selecting a time slot for one of the available days: September 12, 13, or 14, 2025.
Opening hours for visits during the Doors Open Day are: - September 12: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM - September 13: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM - September 14: until 5:00 PM (when Doors Open Day finishes)
A Last Look at the ICC Before Renovations
This visit presents perhaps the last chance to see the ICC in its original state before renovation work begins. The ICC, initially built as a venue for large-scale events, was designed to show West Berlin's ability to match East Berlin in large-scale, forward-looking design. The massive silver building, which resembles a dormant, abandoned spaceship, still stands as a testament to the ambition and creativity of the time.
Additional Events
On September 11-12, the FORM/FUTURE Design Conference will take place at ICC as part of the event, featuring discussions about design as a tool for transformation.
The International Congress Centre, built in 1979, has been a beloved landmark in Berlin for its ambitious scale and remarkable interiors. However, its future use by Berlin is still undecided. This visit offers a unique opportunity to experience a piece of Berlin's history and architectural heritage before it undergoes significant changes.
[1] visitBerlin [2] International Congress Centre Berlin
[1] "With the VisitBerlin website being your primary source for booking tickets to this historic visit, you can also explore other home-and-garden attractions within Berlin, enriching your lifestyle experience."
[2] "After experiencing the ICC, a remarkable symbol of Berlin's ambitious lifestyle, don't forget to join the FORM/FUTURE Design Conference at the International Congress Centre Berlin on September 11-12, showcasing design as a transformative tool."
