FEZ Berlin, located in the Wuhlheide park, is Europe’s largest non-profit center for children, youth, and families. Originally opened in 1979 as the Pioneer Palace “Ernst Thälmann” during the GDR era, the complex now spans 13,000 square meters indoors and 175,000 outdoors, offering a rich blend of education, culture, and recreation. Visitors can explore the Astrid Lindgren Stage, the Orbitall Space Center, the Alice Museum for Children, and a swimming pool, alongside eco gardens and a bathing lake. With over 800,000 annual visitors, FEZ hosts weekend events, holiday programs, and school workshops on topics like sustainability and social awareness. In 2025, the site was granted protected status for its architectural significance as a prime example of GDR modernism2. Today, FEZ Berlin remains a vibrant meeting place where generations come together to learn, play, and celebrate creativity.
Berlin GermanyFEZ Berlin is Europe’s largest non-profit center for children, youth, and families, located at Straße zum FEZ 2 in the Köpenick district, in the southeastern part of Berlin. Nestled within a vast forest park in the Wuhlheide area, FEZ offers a unique blend of educational, cultural, and recreational activities, including interactive exhibitions, a swimming lake, playgrounds, an indoor pool, theaters, and a space-themed science center called Orbitall. The expansive outdoor grounds feature a miniature railway and plenty of green space for active play and relaxation. Nearby, visitors can enjoy the Wuhlheide open-air stage, a major concert venue, as well as the natural beauty of the surrounding forest park, making FEZ an ideal destination for families seeking a mix of nature, culture, and fun just about 20 minutes from central Berlin by S-Bahn. The center is well connected by public transport and offers a rich program of events and workshops throughout the year.