Located in the heart of Berlin, ESMT Berlin's campus is housed in the former State Council Building (Staatsratsgebäude) of the German Democratic Republic. Standing on Schlossplatz, directly opposite the Berlin Palace, the building reflects more than a century of German history while serving today as a place of learning, research, and international exchange.
Join one of our free guided tours to explore the building's architecture, political history, and transformation into the home of ESMT Berlin.
Please note: All guided tours are conducted in German.
What to expect
Led by ESMT staff, the guided tours offer a unique opportunity to experience one of Berlin's most significant historic buildings.
Visitors learn about:
- The history of the former Staatsratsgebäude
- Its architectural features and original design
- Its role in German political history
- The building's transformation into the home of ESMT Berlin
Tours also provide access to selected lecture halls, event spaces, and public areas across the more than 5,000-square-meter campus.
A historic building with a new purpose
Since opening its campus here in 2006, ESMT has carefully restored and modernized the building while preserving its historic character.
Today, the campus brings together business education, research, and public engagement within one of Berlin's most important heritage buildings.
Tour information
Language: All guided tours are conducted in German
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Cost: Participation is free of charge
Meeting point:
Main reception
ESMT Berlin
Schlossplatz 1
10178 Berlin
Upcoming tours
- Friday, July 31 — 12:30 p.m.
- Saturday, August 22 — 11:00 a.m.
- Friday, August 28 — 12:30 p.m.
- Friday, September 25 — 12:30 p.m.
- Saturday, October 10 — 11:00 a.m.
- Friday, October 30 — 12:30 p.m.
- Saturday, November 14 — 11:00 a.m.
- Friday, November 27 — 12:30 p.m.
- Saturday, December 12 — 11:00 a.m.
Join a guided tour
Guided tours are conducted in German, are free of charge, and require advance registration.
Space is limited, and tours fill up quickly. We appreciate your understanding that we are unable to accommodate additional participants.
Can't join us in person?
Guided tours are currently offered in German. Explore our YouTube campus tour to discover the history, architecture, and transformation of ESMT Berlin's historic campus.
Special tours
Additional guided tours are offered during Open Heritage Day (Tag des offenen Denkmals).
Registration for these tours will be published on this page once available.
Fabian Heuer
+49 30 21231–1661
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