Accessibility in buildings can encompass more than just having an elevator. Find one example of a well-designed and thoughtfully planned accessibility feature, as well as an example of poor accessibility.
Provide an example of how good design has improved the experience or features of a building. There are likely several examples throughout the city, just choose the one that you find most striking.
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 city has many playgrounds with slides, swings, and carousels, ideal for children and adults who don't want to grow up. Find a playground and climb on every piece of equipment together!
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.
Some of Berlin courtyards are real art pieces. Let's find one of these hidden gems!
Find Street Yogis, small creatures made out of cork perched on top of street signs. Take a picture with them and you doing the same Yoga pose as the Yogi.
Find the highest accessible point in your surroundings from which you can get a view of the city skyline. It could be a tall residential building, a church tower, or a hill. The important thing is that you get up high!
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.
The challenge is to cross a bridge you come across during your city exploration to gain a new perspective from the other side.
In Berlin you can find great pieces of street-art from well known artists. Schöneberg is considered an insider tip within the street art scene. Make your very own street-art collection and pick three that you particularly like.
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.
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.
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.
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 objects in the city that have some connection to your employer Gropyus in any form. Arrange them in a way to form the name "Gropyus" or arrange them in a sculpture that is representative of your experience in the company.
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.
In Schöneberg, many sculptures and statues are displayed. Choose three different sculptures from the list and interact with each of them in a way that brings them to life.
Outside of many buildings there are yellow bricks built into the pavement. They’re called Stolpersteine or “stumbling blocks” and are inscribed with the names of victims of Nazi extermination or persecution. Find one of these stumbling blocks and take a picture.
The Apostle Paul Church, built in the neo-Gothic style and dating back to the end of the 19th century, is a popular meeting place for people during the summer. Take a look inside the church.
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.
Besorgt euch eine Blume und tauscht sie mit jemandem auf der Straße gegen etwas ein, was diese Person euch geben möchte.
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.
Approach a person on the street and ask them the question: "Imagine the house you would like to grow old in. Take a moment to truly envision it with all the details. What does this house look like? What would be your wishes for such a home?"
Look for construction work happening on the street and interview one of the construction workers about their field experience.
When was the last time you sent a postcard to someone? Choose a nice card and write an analog greeting to friends or family.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Climate-conscious architecture is on the rise. As you explore the city, seek out three examples of environmentally friendly construction here.
There are numerous ways to get to know the region where this city is located, but what could be better than trying the rich food produced here? Look out for a market and find some locally grown products.
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!
The KaDeWe (Department Store of the West) has the second largest gourmet department of any department store in the world. Go there and discover a delicacy that you have never heard of before.
