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At the gates of Berlin
Museumspark Rüdersdorf – Discover | Experience | Recover
The Brandenburg Gate, Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam, the Berlin Olympic Stadium, and many other important buildings in Berlin and Brandenburg have one thing in common: they were built with limestone from Rüdersdorf. Limestone began to be quarried and burned over 750 years ago; at least since the 17th century, Rüdersdorf has been considered a leading supplier of building materials for Berlin. The open-cast mine remains active to this day, and the cement factory exports Rüdersdorf cement throughout Europe.
The 17-hectare Museumspark is home to a variety of historic buildings and facilities used to transport or process limestone from the adjacent open-cast mine. All of the technical structures, designed by famous architects such as Schinkel, form a unique architectural ensemble. It is one of Germany's most important industrial monuments. The buildings, facilities, and open spaces are freely accessible to all visitors and offer ample space for art and culture, excursions, seminars and workshops, celebrations, and social gatherings.
The Rüdersdorf Museumspark has long been an insider tip for film productions ranging from 'Inglourious Basterds' and 'The Wandering Whore' to 'Terra X.'
Open-pit mining and geology
Would you like to touch the 240-million-year-old limestone and search for fossils? Then a geo tour is just the thing! After a brief introduction to the theory in the 'House of Stones,' our expert guides will take you to the active Rüdersdorf open-cast mine, where you'll find exciting discoveries. Those looking for a bit more action should take a quarry tour. This tour takes you right along the edge of the still-active limestone mine. The four-wheeled tour offers many interesting insights into the mining process.
If you're more interested in industrial monuments, a historical tour is the best option. Here, you'll take a relaxed walk through the grounds of the museum park, past buildings and workplaces from bygone times. Their formation and functioning are brought to life with the help of old pictures and photos.
And don't forget: Every year, the park also offers attractive holiday programs for all ages.