silent green Kulturquartier is a former crematorium with a listed historical building (transmediale studio and Kuppelhalle) and a new building (infocounter and Betonhalle), surrounded by a hedged-in area with meadows and paths with easily passable cobblestones. The grounds are surrounded by a cemetery and quiet streets. There are several late-night kiosks, restaurants and shops in the immediate vicinity. The grounds and the immediate vicinity are sufficiently well lit after dark. On-site gastronomy is available (Mars Restaurant).

HOW TO GET THERE

by public transport:
Wedding S-Bahn and U-Bahn station (S41/S42, U6, bus 120, bus 147), approx. 400m away
Nettelbeckplatz (bus 247/M27), approx. 250m away
U Leopoldplatz (U6, U9), approx. 600m away

by car:
It is possible to drive right up to the front of the site, stopping there is no problem due to a dead end (access via Müllerstraße/Gerichtstraße). The road is a cycle road, but residents are permitted to drive on it. There are no parking spaces available. There is limited parking in the surrounding streets.

by bicycle:
Bicycle racks are available directly on the premises.

INFORMATION ON SPATIAL ACCESSIBILITY

Betonhalle access:
The ramp leading down to the Betonhalle has a very steep angle, which can cause difficulties for non-electric wheelchairs.
A lift is available at the rear of the building. Please contact the security staff on site for assistance if needed.

Betonhalle Facilities:
Chairs with backrests and beanbags are available in the screening room, chairs with backrests and stage elements are available in the main hall, and there are seating cubes in the bar area.
The main hall on the lower level is accessible by stairs and platform lift, please contact the security staff on site for assistance if required.

Infocounter:
The infocounter is located on the first floor of the new building and can be reached by stairs and platform lift. Please contact the security staff on site for assistance if required.

transmediale studio:
transmediale studio is located in the basement and is not barrier-free accessible. A lift is available on request, please contact volunteers or staff on site for assistance from exhibition staff.
A bench without backrest is available.

INFORMATION ON SENSORY ACCESSIBILITY

Betonhalle: The Betonhalle is underground and there is no daylight and rather dark lighting.

Festival opening 31 January: A large audience is expected and there may be waiting times and queues. There will be loud sound and music almost continuously and strobe lights and fog will be used in some performances.

Festival days 01./02.02: A moderate to occasionally large crowd is expected. A quiet(er) retreat area is available halfway up the ramp to the concrete hall. Strobo lights and fog may be used during performances.

transmediale studio (Uncensored Lilac exhibition): little daylight, cool, averagely bright light, video work with averagely loud sound throughout

LANGUAGE AND INFORMATION

All discourse events will be held in English without translation or subtitles. The films are in English and/or subtitled in English.
Information material is available in German and English. The staff on site are usually at least bilingual (German/English).
Discourse events will be recorded and made available online after the festival.

SURROUNDINGS

Kunstraum Kreuzberg/Bethanien is located in a historic hospital on Mariannenplatz. The building is surrounded by green spaces and can be reached via easily passable cobblestone paths. The paths are adequately lit after dark. The surrounding streets are quiet with a few late-night kiosks, cafés and restaurants in the immediate vicinity. On-site gastronomy is available (3 Schwestern).

HOW TO GET THERE

by public transport:
Kottbusser Tor underground station (U1, U3, U8), approx. 850m away
Mariannenplatz (bus 140), approx. 200m away
Görlitzer Tor underground station (U1, U3, U8), approx. 900m away
by car:
It is possible to drive right up to the site, there are no parking spaces available. There are limited parking spaces in the surrounding streets.
If you are unable to travel by public transport or otherwise due to your mobility situation, the cost of travelling by taxi can be covered on request. Please get in touch with us in good time before your visit: hello[at]transmediale.de
by bike:
Bicycle racks are available directly on the premises.

INFORMATION ON SPATIAL ACCESSIBILITY

Structurally completely barrier-free for people with wheelchairs, other walking aids or reduced mobility.
within the exhibition: there are curtains that are easy to open and some rooms have low-pile carpeting. The entrances and doors within the exhibition are of different widths, and beanbags are available in some rooms.

INFORMATION ON SENSORY ACCESSIBILITY
The exhibition rooms are rather cool and small.
In the room with the work "The Guru" there are moving light projections that are also directed at visitors.
The video work "Surrender" contains very strong, strobe-like lighting effects.
Various video works with averagely loud, continuous sound throughout the exhibition.
Exhibition opening on 30 January: there may be a high volume of visitors.

LANGUAGE AND INFORMATION

The video works are usually in English and/or subtitled in English.
The information material and exhibition texts are available in German and English.
Guided tours of the exhibition are offered in German and English all information here:
https://transmediale.de/en/2024/guided-tours-art-mediation
Some of the content in the exhibition may not be suitable for children, the permanent accompaniment of an adult is recommended