Brief Announcement: The International Congress Centre will be momentarily accessible for a limited span of 49 hours.
Berlin's Decommissioned International Congress Centre to Open for Heritage Day Visits
Prepare for an extraordinary experience as Berlin's iconic International Congress Centre (ICC) opens its doors for a special 49-hour visit during Heritage Day (Tag des Denkmals) from September 13 to 14, 2025.
This massive silver building, located in the west of the city, will be accessible to the public for free time slot tickets and additional workshop/event tickets. Ticket sales are set to begin several weeks before the event, with more tickets being released for booking during the week of the event to accommodate visitor interest [1].
Built in 1979, the ICC was initially designed to show West Berlin's ability to match the East in large-scale, forward-looking design. Over the years, it has been compared to a dormant, abandoned spaceship, its futurist structure still captivating visitors today [2].
The ICC closed in 2014 due to asbestos contamination and has remained closed since. However, recent years have seen high demand for tickets to visit this unique landmark [3].
If you're eager to secure your spot, it is best to monitor the official ICC Berlin or visitBerlin websites as the event approaches. The visitBerlin website offers tickets for the International Congress Centre [4].
Please note that the ICC will only be open for 49 hours during the Heritage Day celebrations. Visitors can choose between time slot tickets and programme tickets to explore the decommissioned convention centre at their leisure [5].
As of the given date, Berlin has not yet decided what to do with the International Congress Centre after the Heritage Day event. For the latest ticket release updates and future plans, stay tuned!
[1] visitBerlin [2] The Guardian [3] Deutsche Welle [4] visitBerlin [5] Berliner Morgenpost
Explore the unique charm of Berlin's International Congress Centre during Heritage Day, as you wander through its home-and-garden-like surroundings, a nod to its versatile layout. After the Heritage Day event, contemplate the future lifestyle transformation of this captivating decommissioned symbol of West Berlin's design ambitions.
