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1 BERLIN, GERMANY Hotel: MMF Staff: Hotel Arcotel Velvet Oranienburger Str Berlin - Mitte Tel: + 49 (0) Fax: + 49 (0) Tanja Wunderlich, Program Officer Astrid Ziebarth, Program Assistant GMF Oranienburger Str. 13/ Berlin Tel.: Fax: twunderlich@gmfus.org aziebarth@gmfus.org Wednesday, October 25 6:30 PM RECEPTION AND PROGRAM BRIEFING Welcome by Dr. Constanze Stelzenmüller, Berlin Office Director and Dr. Tanja Wunderlich, Program Officer GMF Berlin office Oranienburger Str. 13/14 The GMF Berlin office is situated close to the Arcotel down Oranienburger Str. (take a left once you step out the hotel, it takes about 8 minutes to walk). Tram: you can take Tram M1 for one stop (get off at Monbijou Park). 8:00 PM OPENING DINNER WITH JAN-FRIEDRICH KALLMORGEN AT RESTAURANT FRIDAS SCHWESTER. Mr. Kallmorgen will talk about the role of the younger transatlantic generation in addressing global issues. Fridas Schwester Neue Schönhauser Str Berlin Jan-Friedrich Kallmorgen, MA, Msc, is the founder and chairman of the Atlantic Initiative ( After graduating with a master in history and political science from the Freie University of Berlin, he finished a master's program at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service with a focus on U.S. foreign policy and international finance. Previously, he worked in journalism as a business consultant in Washington, D.C, and as an investment manager with Goldman, Sachs & Co. Jan also heads the Transatlantic Program at the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP).

2 Thursday, October 26 PLEASE BRING YOUR PASSPORTS! 8:30 AM MEET UP AT HOTEL LOBBY, CAB RIDE TO GERMAN FOREIGN OFFICE. 9:00 AM MEETING WITH CHRISTOPH EICHHORN, HEAD OF DIVISION FOR USA AND CANADA AFFAIRS, AT THE FEDERAL FOREIGN OFFICE, ON GERMANY S FOREIGN POLICY AND TRANSATLANTIC RELATIONS (TBC) German Foreign Office Werderscher Markt Berlin-Mitte Take cabs to next appointment 10:30 AM TRANSFER FROM GMF OFFICE TO DAIMLERCHRYSLER 11:00 AM MEETING WITH DR. FRANK RUFF, SENIOR MANAGER OF SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT AND TREND RESEARCH AT THE SOCIETY AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH GROUP/DAIMERCHRYSLER, ON CORPORATE FORESIGHT AT DAIMLERCHRYSLER. Frank Ruff is currently working as a Senior Manager of Social Environment and Trend Research at the Society and Technology Research Group of DaimlerChrysler in Berlin and Palo Alto (California). He is member of the management team of the group and responsible for team development, the internationalization of the research group and the acquisition of research and consulting projects. From 1990 to 1996 he worked as a Research Scientist at the same group. He conducted multiple research and consulting projects for Mercedes Car Group, Daimler-Benz Aerospace, smart and several external clients. His main research fields include futures research, societal change and lifestyles, future impacts of emerging technologies on society and the business environment of the automotive industry. He earned his doctoral degree in 1990 with a study on risk perception of environmental issues. He has authored about 20 publications on environmental concern and risk communication, technology and product impact assessment and futures research. His academic background is psychology and sociology and includes 5 years of postgraduate experience as a Research and Teaching Assistant at the Technical University of Berlin, faculty of planning and social sciences. 12:30 PM TRANSFER TO HOTEL 1:00 PM LUNCH FREE AFTERNOON INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS (TBD) 7:00 PM HOME STAYS Friday, October 27 9:00-10:00 AM MEETING WITH JANINA SÖHN, SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH CENTER BERLIN FOR BRIEFING ON HE GERMAN EDUCATION SYSTEM EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL? GMF Berlin Oranienburger Str. 13/14 Janina Söhn is an assistant researcher at the Social Science Research Center Berlin. Her work focuses ainly on the educational attainment of students with migration background. Take cabs to next appointment

3 11:00 AM-12:30 PM VISIT ERNST ABBE HIGH SCHOOL IN BERLIN-NEUKÖLLN. DISCUSSION WITH 12TH GRADE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS ON MIGRATION AND INTEGRATION IN GERMANY Ernst-Abbe-Gymnasium Sonnenallee Berlin-Neukölln 1:00 PM LUNCH AT TURKISH RESTAURANT HASIR IN KREUZBERG, 2:30-4:30 PM KREUZBERG TOUR WITH IMMIGRATION EXPERT AND MEMBER OF BERLIN STATE PARLIAMENT ÖZCAN MUTLU (MMF 2006) Özcan Mutlu will meet us at Restaurant Hasir Turkish-born Özcan Mutlu has been a member of the Berlin House of Representatives since He serves as the Green Party s spokesperson for educational and migration policies. 7:00 PM FREE EVENING Saturday, October 28 11:00 AM FREE TIME Optional Sightseeing Tour of Berlin 5:00 PM DEBRIEFING WITH FELLOWS AND AMMF-COORDINATORS AT THEMEDIACENTRE themediacentre Room EG 2 Johannisstr Berlin 6:30 PM TRANSPORTATION TO DINNER 7:00 PM INFORM AL DINNER WITH MMF-COORDINATORS, MMF ALUMNIS AND MANFRED WÖRNER PROGRAM ALUMNI AT RESTAURANT PRATERGARTEN Restaurant Pratergarten Kastanienallee 7-9 Berlin-Mitte European city coordinators and MMF staff will be in Berlin for their MMF coordinators and partners meeting and will join the group for diner **** PLEASE NOTE: END OF DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SATURDAY NIGHT/ SUNDAY MORNING, PLEASE SET THE CLOCK AT 3 AM BACK TO 2 AM AND ENJOY THE EXTRA HOUR OF SLEEP! Sunday, October 29 DEPARTURES

4 SIGHT-SEEING SUGGESTIONS BERLIN Culture Museumsinsel (Museum Island) Unter den Linden, Berlin-Mitte Bus 100, 200 Lustgarten The Museumsinsel (Museum Island), since 1999 a "World Cultural Heritage" site, represents 100 years of museum architecture in the middle of Berlin. The island is home to five museums: the Altes Museum (Old Museum) currently exhibiting the famous statute of Nefertiti, the Alte Nationalgalerie (Old National Gallery), the Neues Museum (New Museum), the Bode-Museum and - with 850,000 visitors a year, Berlin's prime museum - the Pergamon Museum, host to the world famous Great Pergamon Altar and the Ishtar Gate, which was the eighth gate to the inner city of Babylon. Bauhaus Archiv/Museum für Gestaltung Klingelhöferstrasse 14, Berlin-Tiergarten Subway U 3, U 4, U 12 Bus 100, 187, 106, M 29 Nollendorfplatz Lützowplatz The Bauhaus began with an utopian definition: "The building of the future was to combine all the arts in ideal unity. The Bauhaus Archive/Museum of Design is devoted to the members of the Bauhaus School. Founded in Weimar by Berlin architect Walter Gropius, it aimed to unite art with everyday functionality, from doorknobs and radiators to the layout of entire districts and apartment blocks. Helmut Newton Foundation Subway U 9, U 12 Zoologischer Garten Jebensstrasse. 2, Berlin-Charlottenburg S-Bahn S 5, S 7, S 9, S 75 all Zoo. Garten Bus 100, 109, 110, 200, 204 all Zoo. Garten The Helmut Newton Foundation was established by Helmut Newton himself. Since October 2003, the Foundation uses the former military casino (Landwehrkasino) for its permanent residence. Current exhibitions: yellow press and helmut newton s private property. Berliner Zoo & Aquarium Subway U 9, U 12 Zoologischer Garten Hardenberg Platz 8, Berlin-Tiergarten S-Bahn S 5, S 7, S 9, S 75 all Zoo. Garten Bus 100, 109, 110, 200, 204 all Zoo. Garten The Zoologischer Garten is Germany's oldest zoo. It is located in Tiergarten, Berlin's green lung, which began life as a hunting ground for the Great Elector, Friedrich Wilhelm (who ruled from ) and was turned into a park in the 18th century. Around 19,000 animals representing 1500 species roam the grounds. Gemäldegalerie (Old Master Paintings) Matthäikirchplatz 8, Berlin-Tiergarten S-Bahn S 1, S 2, S 25 Bus 200, 347 Philharmonie The Gemäldegalerie, as part of the Kulturforum museums, possesses one of the world's finest collections of European art from the 13th to 18th century. Current Exhibition: Rembrandt. Quest of a Genius. On the occasion of the 400th birthday of Rembrandt, the Gemäldegalerie presents a spectacular selection of his paintings. Hamburger Bahnhof (Contemporary Art Gallery) Invalidenstraße 50-51, Berlin-Mitte S-Bahn S 5, S 7, S9, S75 Hauptbahnhof The Hamburger Bahnhof exhibits the most important collection of contemporary art in Berlin, with works by Andy Warhol, Joseph Beuys and many other innovative contemporary artists. Current exhibitions: Beyond Cinema: The Art of Projection Films. Videos and Installations from 1963 to Deutsches Technikmuseum (German Museum of Technology) Subway U2, U12 Gleisdreieck Trebbiner Strasse 9, Berlin-Kreuzberg U7, U12 Möckernbrücke S- Bahn S 1, S 2, S 25 Anhalter Bhf. It's easy to spend an entire day at the giant Deutsches Technikmuseum. The museum's 14 departments examine technology throughout the ages - from printing and transport to computers - with demonstrations of historical machines and models throughout the museum. The spacious museum park with rare flora and fauna invites you to a fascinating discovery tour.

5 Gedenkstätte Deutscher Widerstand (Memorial of German Resistance) Stauffenbergstraße 13-14, Berlin-Mitte S-Bahn S 1, S 2, S 25 Bus M29 Gedenkstätte Deutscher Widerstand In Memory of Nazi Resistance The German Resistance Memorial Centre is located in the so -called "Bendler Block" (part of the Ministry of Defence). The heart of the Memorial Centre is the courtyard, in which the resistance fighters of July 20, 1944 were executed. On the second floor, a permanent exhibition documents the history of German resistance to the Nazis. Jüdisches Museum (Jewish Museum) Lindenstrasse 9-14, Berlin-Kreuzberg Subway U12, U6 Bus 248 Hallesches Tor Jüdisches Museum The Hamburger Bahnhof exhibits the most important collection of contemporary art in Berlin, with works by Andy Warhol, Joseph Beuys and many other innovative contemporary artists. Curre nt exhibitions: Beyond Cinema: The Art of Projection Films. Videos and Installations from 1963 to Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche (Memorial Church) Breitscheidplatz, Berlin-Charlottenburg -berlin.de Subway U 9, U 12 Zoologischer Garten S-Bahn S 5, S 7, S 9, S 75 all Zoo. Garten Bus 100, 109, 110, 200, 204 all Zoo. Garten Berliners call the blasted remains of the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtnis-Kirche the 'hollow tooth'. It's a poignant reminder of the devastation wrought upon the city by World War II. The church was bombed by the British in late 1943 in a fierce raid that left only the broken west tower standing. Gedenkstätte Normannenstrasse (Former STASI Headquarter) Ruschestr. 103, Berlin-Lichtenberg Subway U5 Magdalenenstrasse The Stasi, GDR s (German Democratic Republic) infamous state security/intelligence agency, was one of the biggest intelligence agencies in the world. Due to volunteerism of former Stasi victims, you can visit the offices of former MfS -boss (MfS = Ministry for State Security) Erich Mielke as well as learning more about its extensive observation and espionage techniques. DDR Museum (GDR Museum) Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 1, Berlin-Mitte Bus 100, 200 Lustgarten The GDR (German Democratic Republic) ceased to exist 17 years ago. Since then, there have been many exhibitions about the Berlin wall, the internal borde r between East and West Germany and about the government's surveillance agency (known as Stasi), but this private owned museum shows everyday life in the former GDR. East Side Gallery Subway U 12 Warschauer Str. Mühlenstrasse, Berlin-Friedrichshain S-Bahn S 3, S 5, S 7, S 75, S 9 Ostbahnhof or Warschauer Str. The East Side Gallery is an international memorial for freedom. It is a 1.3km long section of the Berlin Wall located near the centre of Berlin on Mühlenstraße (Berlin-Friedrichshain). The gallery consists of approximately 106 paintings by artists from all over the world, painted on the east side of the Berlin Wall. It is possibly the largest and everlasting open air gallery in the world.

6 City-Tours City Tour Of Jewish Berlin (English Speaking Tour) Milk and Honey Company Wilhelmshöher Straße 2 Berlin-Tempelhof/Schöneberg Phone: (you can talk to them in English) Subway U 9 Friedrich-Wilhelm-Platz Berlin has always had the largest Jewish community in Germany. Before the war, the Jewish population was estimated at 172,000 me mbers and is now after the end of the Cold War the fastest growing community ( ,000 members) due to Jewish immigration from the territories of the former Soviet Union. Discover on the Milk and Honey Berlin tour sights of both contemporary and historical importance as well as the other major sights of the city. Every tour is organized individually! City Tour By Boat Subway U 6 Friedrichsstraße Depature close to railway station Friedrichstrasse, Berlin-Mitte S-Bahn S 1, S 2, S 5, S 7, Friedrichsstraße Departures: 11:40, 13:15, 14:45 Tickets can be bought directly on the boat S 9, S 75 Starting at the shore of the Spree close to S-Bahn/U-Bahn station Friedrichstraße (Reichstagufer) an one-hour City -Tour along the Spree across the historical and modern Berlin. Check out Schloss Bellevue (Palace of Bellevue), Rotes Rathaus (Red City Hall), Berliner Dom (Berlin Cathedral) and the famous Museumsinsel (Museum Island), as well as the Government district with the Bundekanzleramt (Federal Chancellor's Office) the Reichstag (Parliament Building), the new main railsway station Lehrter Hauptbahnhof and the Haus der Kulturen der Welt (House of the Cultures of the World). Fat Tire Bike Tours (English Speaking Guides Only) Meeting point in front of the TV -Tower, Berlin-Mitte Departures: 11am on Saturday U 5, U 8 Alexanderplatz S-Bahn S 2, S 5, S 7, S9, S75 Alexanderplatz Bus 100, 200, TXL The bike tours were designed with the English-speaking traveler in mind (they are American-owned and -operated). After years of conducting bike tours in Berlin, Fat Tire Bike Tours has become one of the largest bike tour companies in Europe. You pay at the end, only if you're satisfied. Their native English-speaking guides are masters of group chemistry, well-traveled, personable, and of course very knowledgeable about Berlin. Meeting point in front of the giant TV-Tower at Alexanderplatz. Public Bus On Inner City Routes Bus 100, Standard sightseeing tours start from Ku'damm or Alexanderplatz. There are tours of different lengths and prices; but there is a cheap alternative to the standard guided tours. Take the Bus 100 or 200 and discover Berlin s major attractions on your own from the double decker bus. It runs from Zoo Station through the inner city to the Prenzlauer Berg district. Berliner Unterwelten e.v. (Society for Exploration and Subway U 8 Gesundbrunnen Documentation of Berlin s Subterranean Architecture) S-Bahn S 1, S 2, S 25, Gesundbrunnen S 41, S 42 Experience Berlin's history from an unusual perspective. Since 1997 the Berliner Unterwelten e.v. has offered regular organised tours of Berlin's underground installations. Though predominantly in the spaces below Berlin's Gesundbrunnen station, tours are also offered in several other subterranean complexes usually never accessible to the public. Available tours in English: Subways, Bunkers and the Cold War, Saturday at 1pm (90min). Group tours can be arranged on request for Friday/Saturday.

7 Sightseeing Fernsehturm (TV Tower) Panoramastr. 1A, Alexanderplatz, Berlin-Mitte U 5, U 8 Alexanderplatz S-Bahn S 2, S 5, S 7, S9, S75 Alexanderplatz Bus 100, 200, TXL Located on Alexanderplatz in the heart of eastern Berlin, this 1960s structure towers over the whole city. Built by communist authorities at the height of the Cold War, West Berliners cheekily christened the TV Tower 'the Pope's revenge' because of the sparkling cross which appears on the pinnacle of the tower when the sun shines on it. Althoug h regarded by many as an eyesore, the views from the top are hard to beat. The revolving Telecafe at 207m is a pleasant spot to stop for a coffee and a sedate gaze over the city. Dorotheenstädtischer und Französischer Friedhof (Cemeteries) Chausseestraße 126, Berlin-Mitte Subway U 6 Zinnowitzer Straße Final Resting Place of Poets and Philosophers: Established in 1762, the Dorotheenstädtischer and Französischer Cemetery contains the graves of countless famous Berliners. This is the last resting place of Fichte, Hegel, Schinkel and many others. Berliner Dom (Berlin Cathedral) Am Lustgarten 1, Berlin-Mitte Bus 100, 200 Lustgarten The German Emperor Wilhelm II ordered in 1894 to demolish the former court cathedral of Prussia s royal family, the Hohenzollern, and to bulit a bigger chathedral. The Berliner Dom was considered as a Protestant counterweight to St. Pete r's Basilica in Vatican City. During World War II, the building was bombed by the Allies and severely damaged. It reopened 1993, but during reconstruction, the original design was modified into a more simple form. Visitors can climb to the dome's outer balcony and will enjoy an amazing view over Berlin s cultural city centre in the near neighbourhood. Checkpoint Charlie Stadtmitte Friedrichstraße, Berlin-Kreuzberg U 6 Kochstraße From 1961 to 1990, Checkpoint Charlie on Friedrichstraße was the only border crossing point for Allies, foreigners, employees of the Permanent Representation and oficials of the GDR. Today, the checkpoint is commemorated by a border sign and a soldier's post. The museum Haus am Checkpoint Charlie (Mauermuseum) tells the history of the Wall. Olympiastadion (Olympic Stadium) Olympiastadion Olympischer Platz 3, Berlin-Charlottenburg S-Bahn S 5 Olympiastadion The Berlin Olympic Stadium was constructed for the Olympic Summer Games of 1936 under the general architectural direction of architect Werner March, as the central building of the Reich sports field for the 1936 Olympic Games. After the reconstruction was completed in summer 2004, Germany s biggest stadium once again is ready for events of any kind. In July 2006, the Olympic Stadium hosted the final match of the soccer world cup. English audio guide available. Neue Synagoge Berlin Centrum Judaicum (New Synagogue) S-Bahn S 1, S 2, S 25 Oranienburger Straße Oranienburger Straße 28/30, Berlin-Mitte Bus 240 Tucholskystraße The permanent exhibition of the New Synagogue Berlin - Centrum Judaicum shows traces of the buildings s history and the lives connected with it. Even thoug h very little has survived that could tell us something about the building, some architectural fragments and remnants of the interior furnishings were recovered from the ruins of the historical building prior to its restoration. It is one of the most important locations for Jewish life in Berlin today.

8 Schloss und Park Charlottenburg (Charlottenburg Palace and Park) Spandauer Damm 20-24, Berlin-Charlottenburg Subway U 7 Bus 309 Richard-Wagner-Platz Schloss Charlottenburg Charlottenburg Palace today is the largest residence of the Hohenzollern in Berlin. The splendiferous palace with its superbly decorated halls and its high-class art collection was built from 1695 to 1699 as a summer residence for Queen Sophie Charlotte, the wife of Elector Frederick III. Taking a walk through the beautiful baroque park is a cultural experience of its own. Here you can find for example the impressive mausoleum of Queen Luise as well as the former tea house Belvedere, which houses exquisite porcelain objects. Shopping Berliner Bonbonmacherei Oranienburger Strasse 32, Heckmann-Höfe, Berlin-Mitte S-Bahn S 1, S 2, S 25 Oranienburger Straße Bus 240 Tucholskystraße Tram M 1 Oranienburger Straße The lost art of handmade sweets has been lovingly revived in this little basement store with its integrated show kitchen. Watch master candy -makers Katja and Hjalmar using antique equipment and traditional recipes to produce such tasty delights as tangy sour drops or green leaf-shaped (drops), a local speciality. Hours: Wed-Sat 12:00 PM -8:00 PM. Galeries Lafayette Subway U 6 Französische Straße Friedrichstrasse 76, Berlin-Mitte U 2 Stadtmitte This beautiful Berlin branch of the exquisite French c hain is worth a visit if only to admire its dramatic central light cone shimmering in a rainbow of colours. Designer wear upstairs and a great food court in the basement. Lafayette s new concept to introduce Berlin s young fashion desigerns is called labo mode and is so successful that the French headquarter decided to exhibit some of the emerging German fashion designers at the Prêt-à-Porter show in Paris this fall. Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00 PM-8:00 PM. KaDeWe (Famous Department Store) Tauentzienstrasse 21, Berlin-Charlottenburg -berlin.de/index2_engl.php Subway U 1, U 3 U 12 Wittenbergplatz 'If we don't have it, it probably doesn't exist' is the motto of this famous consumer temple. Short for Department Store of the West, it is truly one of Europe's grand stores. In general, prices are competitive, if not low. The food hall on the 6th floor is legendary. Hours:Mon-Fri 10:00 AM-8:00 PM, Sat 9:30 AM-8:00 PM Arkaden (Shopping Mall) Alte Potsdamer Strasse, Berlin-Tiergarten S-Bahn S 1, S 2, S 25 This pleasant multi-level, American-style indoor mall brims with chains like H&M, Mango, Esprit (all clothing), Hugendubel (books) and Saturn (electronics and music). There are several food options too. Quartier 206 (Exclusive Shopping Mall) Subway U 6 Französische Straße Friedrichstrasse 67, Berlin-Mitte U 2 Stadtmitte In the centre of Berlin, located on the famous Friedrichstraße between Gendarmenmarkt and the Brandenburger Gate, you will find one of the most beautiful and exclusive shopping destinations in Europe. The Quartier 2006, with its cosmopolitan architecture and art deco flair, presents the international fashion elite in dense concentration.

9 Recreational Facilities Elexia Gym Subway U 6 Französische Straße Behrenstraße 48 (corner Friedrichstraße), Berlin-Mitte Phone: U 2 Stadtmitte ELIXIA offers a broad range of health and fitness services to its members including resistance training, cardiovascular training, free weight and abdominal training, group aerobic activities, cycling classes, tai chi, aqua aerobics, yoga and much more. In addition, the high quality facilities offer sauna, solarium and many courses within a relaxing surrounding. Temple of Wellness Artist Riverside Hotel & Spa Friedrichstrasse 106, Berlin-Mitte Phone: Subway U 6 Oranienburger Tor The Temple of Wellness (Day Spa), Bali Style, offers a multitude of beauty, massage and spa treatments from all over the world. The romantic private spa suites featuring the Golden Shell bathtub, which takes you away to another dimension of wellness for all senses. Hours: Mon-SUN 12:00 AM-10:00 PM. Public Running Routes Straße des 17. Juni, Berlin-Tiergarten With numerous parks, promenades and riversides, Berlin is a paradise for runners of all ages. Especially Tiergarten is popular among them. There is hardly any other town of this dimension offering as many green places within the urban area as Berlin. The Tiergarten is located next to the Governments district and the Brandburg Gate. Ask your receptionist for directions.