Thousands Visit Berlin's Red City Hall for Open House Event

Berlin's Red City Hall opened its doors to thousands of visitors on June 6, 2026, offering a rare glimpse into the workings of the city's government. The open house event, which ran until 6:00 PM, attracted a significant crowd, with the Senate Chancellery reporting 4,000 guests by 2:00 PM, leading to temporary queues at the entrance.

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Our democracy thrives on dialogue.

Attendees had the opportunity to explore various parts of the historic building, including the Mayor's office and the Senate meeting hall. Popular attractions included discussion rounds with key political figures such as Governing Mayor Kai Wegner (CDU), Senator for Economic Affairs Franziska Giffey (SPD), and Senator for Finance Stefan Evers (CDU). Special activities were arranged for children, including a rally to playfully discover the building and a planned children's press conference with Mayor Wegner.

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I am very pleased that so many Berliners and guests are interested in the work of the Senate Chancellery and the Senate.

Mayor Wegner emphasized the importance of public engagement, stating, "Our democracy thrives on dialogue." He expressed his pleasure at the strong public interest in the Senate Chancellery's work. The event also featured presentations on Berlin's bid for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and included two mobile citizen service centers. This was the second year the open house was held, aiming to connect citizens with their government and discuss strengthening democratic processes.

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At the open house at the Red City Hall, we enter into dialogue with citizens about how our democracy works – and how we can strengthen and protect our democracy.