Located right next to the Brandenburg Gate is the Room of Silence, a space designated for silent meditation or prayer at this historic location. Take a moment to immerse yourself in silence and let the impressions of this place sink in.
The Bundestag convenes in the Reichstag building, the German parliament, to decide on laws and politics for the country.
The way we move affects our perception of the world. So, let's add some variety to our movement! Develop a funny way of walking and move in that way for the next 100 meters.
To listen is to perceive the flow of time. Take a minute, sit down, close your eyes, and listen to the sounds of the city. One by one, focus on the quieter sounds you can hear next.
For this challenge, you will leave all decisions up to Lady Luck for your next turn. Let the toss of a single coin decide which way you should go! Don’t toss twice; no one likes a cheat (especially not Lady Luck)!
The Berlin Cathedral is a magnificent church located on the Museum Island. Despite turning black on the outside from the exhaust of surrounding traffic, its still worth taking a closer look.
The challenge is to cross every bridge you come across during your city exploration to gain a new perspective from the other side.
Find the highest point in the area from where you can get a view on Berlin's panorama.
Many things in everyday life are often overlooked. However, when viewed with attention, they reveal their beauty. This may be the color or texture of a surface or a special arrangement of objects.
When people perform an action in synchrony as a group, it automatically attracts others to join. For example, simply looking at a specific point together is enough to create interest.
Find street musicians who gift the city with their music, and play, sing or dance along. Clapping with your hands alone doesn't count. If you like, give something back to the musicians.
Playing a game, / City's grand soul now revealed, / Words work their magic.
Photos are great for capturing memories, but a drawing is created through a personal filter, making it something truly unique and special.
Dussmann, the cultural department store, boasts an incredibly large selection of literature. Visit the store and explore its aisles to discover books by your favorite authors or genres. Then, read a page out loud to the team.
All over the city, you can find pictures and posters of celebrities. Choose one and step into their shoes for a while. If you choose a singer, for example, sing one of their songs.
Find three different sculptures from the list and interact with them in a way that brings them to life.
The Neue Wache is a central memorial site for the victims of war and dictatorship. Its large room, featuring the statue "Mother with Dead Son" by Käthe Kollwitz at its center, creates a powerful impact.
The Memorial to the Murdered Jews is a walk-in installation that aims to provide an experience that recalls the horror of the Holocaust.
The Brandenburg Gate is the most iconic building in Germany. It was once a part of the Berlin Wall and a symbol for the division of Germany. Let's take a closer look at its structure!
At the memorial for the Genocide of Sinti and Roma, you can find this poem: "Pallid face, dead eyes, cold lips. Silence. A broken heart without breath, without words, no tears.”
March 18th is an important date in the history of democracy in Germany, and it lends its name to the location of the Brandenburg Gate. At this site, you can find a table with information about events that occurred on this day in different years in the past.
The passage of time leaves visible and tangible marks on the surfaces of objects. Often, facades of houses or the doors of residential buildings display beautiful decorations from bygone eras.
When we practice small acts of kindness, we create the world we want to live in. Perform an action that brings kindness into the world. You could hold the door for someone, express appreciation, or offer help to a person in need of support.
Our mission is to infuse the world with playfulness and connection through our game. To accomplish this, we need players to share their fun experiences, giving others a taste of what our game is all about.
We love Challenges! Be creative and invent your own Challenge to test our limits! We will do our best to complete all submitted Challenges (as long as they are doable). We share the results on instagram/tiktok @urbanchallenger.
Share your superpower with each other. Choose an ability or trait that you like about yourself, and find a body posture that expresses this superpower.
Let's fill the streets with laughter! It's really simple: "If you tell me a joke, I'll tell you one too." Approach a stranger on the street and exchange jokes. The challenge is to make the stranger laugh.
Create a unique greeting ritual for your team with at least five steps. You can also incorporate other body parts besides hands into the sequence. You can now use this ritual to celebrate the successful completion of a challenge.
The Global Stones project in Tiergarten aims to promote peace in the world. Five stones, each from a different continent, represent the five steps towards peace: awakening, hope, forgiveness, love, and inner peace.
When was the last time you sent a postcard to someone? Choose a nice card and write an analog greeting from Berlin to friends or family.
Besorgt euch eine Blume und tauscht sie mit jemandem auf der Straße gegen etwas ein, was diese Person euch geben möchte.
Plants face many challenges in urban environments. Compacted and sealed soils, along with extreme heat and drought due to climate change, take a toll on them. However, with some care, we can assist plants and connect with nature.
Find a park, take off your shoes, and walk barefoot through the grass. It can be incredibly refreshing and stimulating for the senses. Depending on the neighborhood, it can also be a challenge to find a nice section of the park without dog poop. But you can do it!
Let's make the world greener! Organize seeds for flowers or other plants as well as some loose humus and make seed bombs. Throw them in a suitable place where you have permission.
Many wild animal species have adapted quite well to life in urban environments. Look for a wild animal in the city and observe how it shapes its live in this unique habitat.
What would a city be without its parks and green trees? Some trees are even declared natural monuments. Find a particularly magnificent tree that can be found in the city and discover the name of the tree species.
Trying something new can be like opening a door to another world. Explore the world of food by searching for a dish you've never tried before. Perhaps there are special local delicacies that you have yet to discover.
Find a recipe that represents the local culture and includes typical ingredients and flavors of the region. The challenge is to do this without the help of the internet!
Get a Currywurst and share it with the team. Make it spicy for the extra challenge ;)
