The Detlev Rohwedder House, is a historically significant building in Berlin. It was constructed between 1935 and 1936, and at that time it was the largest office building in Europe. Initially it was the headquarters for the German Ministry of Aviation under Hermann Göring. Later it became known as the «House of Ministries» during the East German era. Today the Ministry of Finance is located in the Detlew Rohwedder House.
Read Sean Stewart´s article on this site
The Detlew Rohwedder Haus – Home of Herman Göring´s Luftwaffe
Another highly interesting site concerning this historic building is this:
Bundesfinanzministerium The current «tenant» of the house
Tourists can visit the Detlev Rohwedder House in Berlin, but it’s best to check with the Federal Ministry of Finance for specific visiting hours and any restrictions, as it is still an active government building.
Regarding the mosaic illustration, the Max Lingner mural on the wall of the building is still intact. The mural, made of Meissen porcelain tiles, depicts scenes of East German life.
Tourists can visit the Detlev Rohwedder House in Berlin, but it’s best to check with the Federal Ministry of Finance for specific visiting hours and any restrictions, as it is still an active government building.
Address
Wilhelmstrasse 97
10117 Berlin
Website:
Bundesfinanzministerium.de
Telephone
+49 30186820
Opening Hours
Generally, the building is open during regular business hours,
but it’s best to call ahead for specific visiting hours.
Public Transport
The nearest U-Bahn stations are Stadtmitte (U2) and Unter den Linden (U5).
The building is also accessible by several bus lines.
Ticket Service
The building itself doesn’t have a ticket service, but you can find more information about visiting the Finance Ministry on their website; Finanzministerium.de
