Künstlerhaus Bethanien
As part of Featured 2026
Kottbusser Straße 10, 10999 Berlin
Limited wheelchair accessible WC
Accessible to wheelchairs
Künstlerhaus Bethanien is committed to making its exhibitions and programs accessible to all visitors.
The exhibition entrance is located directly at Kottbußer Straße 10. It is at street level and is generally accessible for independent wheelchair users. The exhibition spaces on the second floor (first floor above ground level) can be reached by stairs or elevator. To use the elevator, please contact a member of our gallery staff.
The main exhibition gallery is on ground level; however, it is separated from the entrance area by two steps. Gallery staff will be happy to provide access via a portable ramp upon request. Folding stools are available at the entrance. These may be used either as a walking aid or as a seat (tested for users weighing up to 242 lbs / 110 kg). Please ask a member of our gallery staff for assistance. Please note that the number of folding stools is limited. If all stools are already in use, there may be a short wait.
Getting here: The nearest accessible subway station is Kottbusser Tor (U1, U3, U8). From Kottbusser Tor, the gallery is approximately a 5-minute walk (300 m / 980 ft) along Kottbußer Straße. Künstlerhaus Bethanien can also be reached from Schönleinstraße station (U8), although this station is not wheelchair accessible.
Parking: Unfortunately, Künstlerhaus Bethanien does not have on-site parking or designated accessible parking spaces.
General Information: Service dogs assisting visitors with disabilities are welcome in the gallery.
U8 Schönleinstraße
U1/U3/U8 Kottbusser Tor
There are no parking zones in Kreuzberg, you can park without a parking ticket. The Künstlerhaus does not have its own parking spaces.
Künstlerhaus Bethanien is an internationally renowned institution with over 50 years of history and a unique identity. As one of the world’s oldest and most established residency programs, we offer artists from all corners of the globe the opportunity to live, work, and showcase their projects in Berlin. Our space is a place where art is made, dialogues are sparked, and ideas are connected across borders.
Situated in the heart of Kreuzberg—a district celebrated for its productive energy, diversity, and spirit of resistance—we see art as a platform for reflection, exchange, and social engagement. Each year, our International Studio Programme brings together around 40 artists from across the world, offering them the chance to present their work through exhibitions, open studios, and events to a wide-ranging audience. These intercultural exchanges ignite new perspectives and fuel innovative artistic practices.
Künstlerhaus Bethanien is a vibrant hub that amplifies international cultural exchange and reinforces Berlin’s role as a global epicenter of contemporary art. We provide not only space for artistic creation but also foster meaningful encounters that transcend the creative process. Künstlerhaus Bethanien embodies open processes, transnational networks, and art that actively seeks dialogue and drives change.