2007-07-01
On July 1^st the Oberbaumbrücke, or Oberbaum bridge becomes not only an important Berlin’s attraction, but also a large open-air gallery where about 100 artists from all over Berlin and Europe display their creations and discuss them with the public. The event is organised only twice every summer – this year the dates are: 1^st of July and 5^th of August, so its something that shouldn’t be missed. Open-air gallery is organised by Stadtteilausschuß Kreuzberg and the Künstleriniative East Side Gallery and is aimed to improve the area around the river Spree and bring an artistic touch to German capital. The bridge itself is something worth seeing. It was built about a hundred years ago and got its name for tree-trunks which were used to shut down the river to traffic at night. Visitors will like this double-decked gothic-style bridge of red bricks. The open-air gallery is opened 10am to10pm

Nearest hotels:
East Side Hotel
Upstalsboom Hotel Friedrichsha
Intercity Hotel Berlin