at the Weltacker in Pankow, at the Weltacker in Treptow, or at your place
Biology 7–10
“Habitats and Their Inhabitants” (ecosystems, interactions), “Human Metabolism” (nutrition), “Evolution” (adaptation of plants, breeding), “Genetics” (fundamentals of inheritance, genetically modified organisms—as a topic for discussion), “Health—Disease” (nutrition and planetary health)
Geography 7–10
“Earth’s Diversity” (potential uses and challenges, sustainable development), “Poverty and Wealth” (Life in One World), “Resource Management (Availability, Formation, Sustainable Use, Resource Conflicts),” “Climate Change and Climate Protection as Examples of International Conflicts and Conflict Resolution” (Causes, Consequences, Conflicts of Interest), “Economic Interdependence and Globalization”
Ethics 7–10
“Law and Justice” (Equitable Distribution), “People and Community” (People and “Progress,” Tolerance, and Conflicts), “Action and Morality” (Good and Evil, Moral Criteria, Duties)
Civics, Grades 7–10
“Poverty and Wealth” (Social Inequality), “Life in a Globalized World” (Global Risks and Sustainability), “Democracy in Germany” (Political Decision-Making), “Conflicts and Conflict Resolution” (Development Policy and Peacekeeping), “Social Market Economy in Germany” (Tensions Between Economic and Social Policy)
Economics - Work - Technology 7-10
“Food, Health, and Consumption,” “Markets, Economic Cycles, and Political Frameworks,” “Food and Consumption from Regional and Global Perspectives,” “Entrepreneurship”
Social Sciences (Cross-Disciplinary)
“Nutrition—How Do People Get Enough to Eat?”, “Abundance and Scarcity in the ‘One World’”
Details about the process and content of the educational offer
For elementary school, secondary school (SEK I and SEK II), and adults
On the 2,000 m² “Weltacker”—the amount of land that would theoretically be available to each person if the world’s arable land were distributed equitably among all people—students learn what grows there, how much land our food requires, and how this relates to the climate. Through a combination of guided tours and hands-on activities, they explore the connections between nutrition, climate change, and global justice.
Key takeaways include:
Food affects the climate—what we eat directly influences global warming.
There’s enough for everyone—if we use farmland fairly and sustainably, no one has to go hungry.
Every bite counts—everything we consume has its origins and changes soils, landscapes, and entire regions.
Participants work together to develop ideas for a sustainable future and reflect on their own consumption habits.
The program is inclusive and available in German or, if needed, in English.
Alignment with the Orientation Framework for the Global Development Learning Area
Topic areas:
Agriculture and Food (Production, Trade, Consumption)
Protection and use of natural resources (soil, water, biodiversity)
Global environmental changes (climate change, sustainability)
Goods from Around the World (Production, Trade, Consumption)
Core Competencies of Global Learning
Gaining Insight: Students recognize the global dimension of agriculture and climate change. They analyze the complex interrelationships between land use, food and consumer goods production, resource scarcity, and greenhouse gas emissions at the local and global levels.
Evaluation: By considering different perspectives, students can evaluate various farming methods, dietary patterns (e.g., the Planetary Health Diet—PHD), and policy measures, as well as their environmental, social, and economic consequences.
Developing Options for Action: Students learn about concrete, sustainable strategies for managing farmland or develop these strategies themselves in a group discussion by reflecting on their own responsibility as consumers and discussing policy options.
Information About Visiting the Weltacker
Our farm tours take place in the morning from 10 a.m.to 12 p.m. and in the afternoon from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Since we’ll be outdoors, please wear weather-appropriate clothing—sun protection if it’s hot and rain gear if it rains.
You can take the Climate Farm Tour at our 2,000-square-meter Weltacker in Volkspark Pankow or at our Ackerlabor at the Späth’sche Baumschule in Treptow. Feel free to let us know in the comments which location you’d prefer.
The Weltacker in Pankow and the Ackerlabor at the Späth’sche Baumschule are accessible without steps. In rainy weather, maneuvering a wheelchair can be a bit difficult—we’re happy to assist!
If you have any special requests, such as hosting an online event, or if you’re unable to visit the Weltacker during standard hours, please indicate this in your request.
Costs and subsidies
We want everyone to be able to visit Weltacker—including groups that otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford the visit. Thanks to funding from theSenate Department of Justice and Consumer Protection, we’re able to offer these tours.
If your school or group can cover the cost of 150 € per tour on your own, we’d appreciate your support!
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Directions
Since 2025, there have been two Weltäcker in Berlin.
The 2,000-square-meter Weltacker in the north is located in the Pankow Botanical Public Park at Blankenfelder Chaussee 5, 13159 Berlin. You can take the M1 tram to Nordend and then walk or bike about 1.7 km from there to the Pankow Botanical Public Park. Below you can see the exact route. Alternatively, you can take buses 124, 150, 250, or the M1 to Hermann-Hesse Str./Waldstraße and transfer there to bus 107 heading toward Schildow. It stops right in front of the entrance to the Volkspark (Caution! You’ll need to cross a 4-lane street without traffic lights here). By bike, it takes about 12 minutes from the Blankenburg S-Bahn station and 15 minutes from the Pankow or Schönholz S-Bahn stations.
And to the south is the 2,000-square-meter Weltacker on the grounds of the Späth’sche Baumschulen in Treptow. From the Baumschulenweg S-Bahn station, you can either bike for 8 minutes or take bus 170 or 265 to Baumschulenstr./Königsheideweg. You can also take the U7 to Blaschkoallee and catch bus 170 from there.
Our office is located in the rear building at Marienstr. 20–22 in Berlin-Mitte. The best way to get there is via the Friedrichstraße S-Bahn station.
For a small donation, we will also send you educational materials in print. Please use the order form, or alternatively, contact us at info(at)weltacker-berlin.de or by phone at +49 30 28482320.
For young and old
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at the Weltacker in Pankow, at the Weltacker in Treptow, or at your place
