Classical Concert Tickets at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church Berlin

The Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church on Breitscheidplatz

The Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church stands on Breitscheidplatz at the eastern end of Kurfürstendamm and is one of the symbols of Berlin. The original church was built in the 1890s, and after being bombed in 1943 its broken tower was left as a memorial and nicknamed the hollow tooth. Next to it stand the modern church and bell tower designed by Egon Eiermann, completed in the early 1960s and famous for the deep blue light that fills the hall through thousands of glass panels.

Many visitors search for Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church concert tickets because a concert lets you experience this unusual place at its best, with the ruin outside and the glowing interior as a backdrop for the music. The church is in the centre of the western city, close to shops, cafés and public transport.

The concert and the soloists

The concert lasts about seventy minutes and features three soloists from a Berlin orchestra: a soprano, a violinist and an organist. The soprano's voice, the violin and the organ together fill the church with warm, rich sound, in an acoustic well suited to classical music.

It is a friendly introduction to classical concerts, with no need to be an expert, and it works well as an evening plan for couples or small groups. Time slots are fixed, so arrive a few minutes early to find your seat in the church and take in the atmosphere before the music begins.

The programme: Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart and more

The programme features some of the best-loved pieces in classical music, such as Pachelbel's Canon, Vivaldi's Spring and Summer, Schubert's Ave Maria, Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor, Mozart's Lacrimosa and famous themes by Beethoven, before ending with Widor's Toccata. A printed programme comes with your seats.

Programmes can change, so the exact works may vary from one date to another. Classical concert tickets for Berlin at this church suit visitors who enjoy well-known melodies performed in a memorable setting, and the mix of voice, violin and organ keeps the evening varied.

Seat categories, timing and getting there

Four seat categories are available, and the booking panel shows each of them, so you can choose the seats and view that suit you; the default option is Category 4. Adults, youth, children, seniors and students have separate ticket groups, and unaccompanied minors are not allowed. There is no official dress code, so smart casual is fine.

If you are wondering how to get to the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, take the U2 or U9 to Kurfürstendamm, or the U-Bahn and S-Bahn to Zoologischer Garten, both a few minutes on foot. Transport and food and drink are not included, and concert times change by date, so rely on the times shown when you choose.