Schinkel Pavillon

Schinkel Pavillon is an exhibition building with an octagonal shape and flat tent roof located near Museum Island in central Berlin. The structure combines classical and modern elements through its clean geometric form and extensive glass surfaces.

The pavilion was rebuilt in 1968 by architect Richard Paulick and incorporated a bronze door from Schinkel's former Academy. This site replaced a location destroyed during wartime and merged salvaged historical materials with contemporary design.

The name honors Karl Friedrich Schinkel, whose classical design principles remain present in this location. Visitors notice original architectural elements from the former Academy embedded in the structure, connecting the pavilion to its artistic roots.

The pavilion sits on Oberwallstraße in central Berlin, beside major museums and the palace, and is easy to reach on foot. The entrance faces the street, and a small garden area provides a quiet spot to spend time.

A terracotta portal from Schinkel's Academy was built into the pavilion during reconstruction and remains visible from outside. These salvaged portal elements display details that are found nowhere else in Berlin.

Part of: Prinzessinnenpalais

GPS coordinates: 52.51629,13.39685

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:10