at the Weltacker in Pankow, at the Weltacker in Treptow, or at your place
Biology 7–10
“Habitats and Their Inhabitants—Diverse Interactions” (Characteristics of Living Things, Structure of an Ecosystem, Interrelationships within an Ecosystem, Importance of Ecosystems for Humans), “Evolution” (adaptation of organisms, symbiosis), “Genetics” (fundamentals of inheritance—as a context for plant breeding and soil microbes), “Health—Disease” (soil as a habitat and its impact on human and planetary health)
Geography 7–10
“Earth’s Diversity” (geofactors, potential uses, and challenges; sustainable development), “Resource Management” (availability, formation, sustainable use of soil; resource conflicts), “Climate Change and Climate Protection” (soil as a carbon sink)
Ethics 7–10
“Law and Justice” (Fair Distribution of Resources), “People and Community” (People and “Progress,” Tolerance, and Conflicts), “Action and Morality” (Responsibilities Toward Nature and Future Generations)
Civics, Grades 7–10
“Life in a Globalized World” (Global Risks and Sustainability), “Conflicts and Conflict Resolution” (Conflicts Over Resources, Development Policy), “Democracy in Germany” (Political Decision-Making on Environmental Issues)
Economics, Work, and Technology, Grades 7–10
“Food, Health, and Consumption,” “Markets, Economic Cycles, and Political Frameworks,” “Food and Consumption from Regional and Global Perspectives,” “Entrepreneurship” (Sustainable Agriculture)
Details about the process and content of the educational offer
For preschools, elementary schools, secondary schools (SEK I and SEK II), colleges, and adults
We invite students on an exciting journey underground.
Who actually lives in the soil, and why are these tiny creatures essential to our survival?
On the 2,000 m² Weltacker site, participants explore the invisible ecosystem of the soil. They learn about the diversity of soil organisms—from springtails and mites to the fascinating nodule bacteria that live in symbiosis with plants. Through hands-on activities, observations, and experiments, life in the soil becomes tangible. The tour highlights the central role of biodiversity for fertile soils, healthy food, and climate protection. Participants come to understand how important protecting this biodiversity is for a sustainable future.
The program is inclusive and available in German or, if needed, in English.
Classification within the Orientation Framework for the Global Development Learning Area:
Topic areas:
Protection and Use of Natural Resources (soil as a finite resource, biodiversity)
Agriculture and Food (Importance of healthy soils for food and consumer goods production)
Global environmental changes (soil loss, desertification, the role of soil in the carbon cycle)
Diversity of values, cultures, and living conditions (appreciation of biological diversity)
Core Competencies of Global Learning:
Gaining Insight: Students recognize the enormous diversity and importance of soil organisms for the functioning of ecosystems and the global food and consumer goods supply. In doing so, they analyze the interactions between soil organisms, plant growth, and climate regulation.
Evaluation: By exploring the “invisible ecosystem” of the soil, students assess the consequences of soil degradation, monocultures, and the use of chemicals on biodiversity and global food security.
Developing Options for Action: Students reflect on measures to protect soil biodiversity and their own responsibility for preserving this foundation of life.
Information about visiting the Weltacker
Our field 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.
If you have any special requests—such as being unable to visit the Weltacker during the standard times—please indicate this in your inquiry.
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 help!
Costs and subsidies
We want everyone to be able to visit us—including groups that otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford it. Thanks to funding from theSenate Department for Mobility, Transportation, Climate Protection, and the Environment, 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.
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at the Weltacker in Pankow, at the Weltacker in Treptow, or at your place
