At Chausseestraße 125 in Berlin, the Academy of Arts, Brecht-Weigel Memorial is the former home of playwright Bertolt Brecht and actor Helene Weigel, where they lived and worked. A guided tour explains their life together and the beliefs that shaped their work. The couple’s graves are beside the building, adding another stop to your visit. Tours are by appointment, so arrange your visit by email before you go.
A home and workplace
The memorial is in the Chausseestraße home where Bertolt Brecht and Helene Weigel lived and worked. The visit centres on the couple’s life in this house, with a guide explaining their story in the place where it unfolded.
The tour also puts their beliefs and the hardships they experienced into context. Their graves are beside the building, so you can visit them as part of the same stop.
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Do I need to book the Brecht-Weigel Memorial in advance?
Yes. Guided tours are by appointment, and you should arrange your visit by email.
How long does a visit take?
The guided explanation takes about 30 minutes.
Can I visit Brecht and Weigel’s graves?
Yes. Their graves are beside the memorial building.
