Meistersaal
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
The Meistersaal is a 1913 neoclassical concert hall on Köthener Straße in Berlin, steps from where the Berlin Wall once stood. It's most famous as the…
What it's like here
The Meistersaal is a 1913 neoclassical concert hall on Köthener Straße in Berlin, steps from where the Berlin Wall once stood. It's most famous as the room that housed Hansa Studio 2, where David Bowie recorded
Highlights
- The hall where Hansa Studio 2 operated and David Bowie recorded 'Heroes' in 1977
- Original 1913 neoclassical interior with stucco detailing and sprung wooden floor, restored after wartime damage
- Located metres from the former course of the Berlin Wall, with a direct view from its windows
- Working concert and event venue hosting performances and recitals
- Access by attending events or booked Hansa Studios tours
Good to know
This is a working event venue, not a museum, so there is no daytime walk-in access. You can visit by attending a concert or event, or through a booked Hansa Studios tour (third-party operated and often sell out, so book well ahead). Photography is usually restricted during events and tours. The venue is located near Potsdamer Platz station and Mendelssohn-Bartholdy-Park station (U2). Check the official website or events calendar rather than assuming hours.
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Questions people ask
Can I just walk in?
No. It is an event venue; access is through concerts, events, or booked studio tours only.
Is this where Bowie recorded 'Heroes'?
Yes. The hall housed Hansa Studio 2, where the album was recorded in 1977.
Is it still a recording studio?
Hansa continues to operate in the building complex. The Meistersaal itself now functions primarily as an event and concert hall.
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Last verified: September 7, 2026