On Site

re:publica 25 is getting closer. On this page you'll find everything you need to know for your visit. This page will be updated continuously. 

The #rp25 festival site

STATION Berlin
Luckenwalder Strasse 4-6
10963 Berlin

 

Öffnungszeiten

pre:publica (Sunday, 25 May)

Start and Accreditation: from 16:00
End: 21:00

At the pre:publica, you can get in the mood for #rp25 with cool drinks in the courtyard of STATION Berlin. Get your accreditation the day before re:publica 25 and enter the festival grounds on the first day - without long waiting times!

re:publica 25: 26-28 May

Arrival

We recommend traveling within Berlin by bicycle or public transport!

• U-Bahn (Metro): Take the U1/U2/U12 line directly to Gleisdreieck underground station, or take the U1/U12/U3/U7 line to Möckernbrücke underground station and then walk for about 6 minutes. A lift is available.
• S-Bahn (urban train): Take the S1/ S2/ S25/ S26 line to Anhalter Bahnhof station and then walk for about 8 minutes. A lift is available.
• Bus: The S-Bahn station Anhalter Bahnhof is also within walking distance (approx. 8 minutes). Bus lines M41 and M29 stop there.
• Bicycle: There will again be some bicycle parking spaces.
• Car: It is best to use the Gleisdreieck car park with access via Schöneberger Ufer. Entry and exit is possible Mon-Sun 24 hours a day.
• Train: With (inter)regional trains, e.g. to Südkreuz or Hauptbahnhof. Connections can be found on the Deutsche Bahn or BVG websites.

 

With Deutsche Bahn to re:publica 25

Deutsche Bahn offers all participants special conditions for a relaxed and climate-friendly journey to and from re:publica 25! The event ticket can be booked for the period from 2 days before the start of the event or up to 2 days after the end of the event for a single outward or return journey. The travel dates must be specified for the outward and return journey. The Flex event ticket is valid for a maximum of 2 days in each direction of travel.

Event ticket – one-way journey with fixed train connection:

• 1st class 89,90 €
• 2nd class 55,90 €

Event ticket Flex – one-way journey fully flexible:

• 1st class 112,90 €
• 2nd class 77,90 €
   

(all prices incl. VAT and while stocks last)

The DB event tickets include a "City" ticket for a connecting journey by public transport from the arrival station in Berlin to the event location and is valid for journeys within Germany from/to Berlin. A valid ticket for #rp25 must be carried in order to use the DB event tickets. Here you can find detailed booking instructions (PDF).

 

Sustainable travel with FlixBus or FlixTrain

As a mobility partner of re:publica 25, Flix is offering a discounted travel option for participants. You will be granted a 50% discount on the respective FlixBus or FlixTrain fare. Simply send an email to flix_rabatt@re-publica.com by 23 May, stating the arrival and departure dates and your route (from XYZ to Berlin and back). Please also attach your rp-ticket booking confirmation! You will then receive a personal discount code with which you can apply the 50% discount to your booking.

 

Hotels & Accommodation

Visitors attending re:publica 25 will receive a 10% discount on their stay at Big Little Hotels using the code ‘re-publica’ – for the duration of the event. 

The code is valid for all bookings via the website. Simply book directly via the booking portal of the respective hotel and enter the discount code in the ‘Booking code’ field. 

Important: Unfortunately, the code can no longer be used on site (i.e. at check-in). Depending on availability, it is valid from now until 01/06/2025.

 

Luggage

There will again be free storage facilities for jackets and luggage on site. Please allow for some waiting time at the cloakroom, especially at peak times. 

Lost & Found: Have you lost or found something at re:publica? Please contact the info desk in Hall 3. At the end of the day, all lost property will be stored safely – you can pick it up until the end of the event. Afterwards, all items will be handed over to the Zentrales Fundbüro Berlin (Central Lost and Found Office), Platz d. Luftbrücke 6, 12101 Berlin. More information on opening hours and directions can be found here.

 

Admission

Not everything is allowed on the festival site. For security reasons there will be bag checks – please allow some time for this. You can find an overview of what you can and can't bring here:

• Bottles and containers up to 1 litre are allowed.
• Large backpacks, sports bags, travel bags and suitcases must be stored in the cloakroom. You are welcome to take small backpacks, handbags and laptop bags inside.
• Dangerous items such as weapons, ammunition and pyrotechnic products are prohibited on the grounds. They cannot be taken into custody.
• Animals are unfortunately not allowed on site, apart from e.g. assistance dogs: contact us as soon as possible at ticket@re-publica.com.
• Bicycles, e-scooters, scooters, e-boards, skateboards and roller skates must also remain outside.

 

rp:audio

This year we are using a new audio system for the programme on our headphone stages. All you need are:

• your headphones
• your smartphone, tablet or laptop 
• and the LiveVoice App (Download for iOS/Android)

Please also don't forget your chargers and power banks! If you run out of battery, you can borrow a power bank from our partner Rechargy for 72 hours free of charge using the voucher code ‘republica25’. You will find a total of six stations spread across the entire festival site.

 

Food & Drinks

On the festival site there will again be a wide range of food and drinks and various food trucks. The catering of the re:publica has been completely meat-free since 2022 – for participants as well as for the crew.

 

Coworking & press lounge

Spaces for connection, focus and creative exchange: The coworking and press lounge equipped by LEIK at #rp25 invites you to pause, work and network. You will find it on the first floor directly above Stage 5.

 

Sustainability

Further information about sustainability at re:publica 2025 can be found here (in German language).

Accessibility & Inclusion

Arrival: Parking spaces for people with disabilities are available on the re:publica site. There are additional car parks a short distance away. You can get on and off your vehicle directly in front of STATION Berlin. 

If you would like to use public transport, you can find information on barrier-free travel in the BVG FAQ (only provided in German). The underground station ‘Gleisdreieck’ and the S-Bahn station ‘Anhalter Bahnhof’ are equipped with a lift. The map of the underground station and further information can be found here. 

Location: The STATION Berlin event area covers around 23,000 square metres. The site is largely barrier-free, at ground level and easily accessible for people in wheelchairs. We offer several options to sit down and pause along your way through the location. The "Hall 5" on the upper floor can only be reached via stairs or a lift. At Stage 1, we have designated priority seating for people in wheelchairs as well as seating with easy access. There are several wheelchair-accessible sanitary facilities. They are marked on the site plan for the event. 

For a better understanding of the location, check the website of STATION Berlin. There you can find pictures of the individual halls and you can take a 3D-tour.

Translation: You can follow the programme on Stage 1 either in the original language, with language interpretation or in German Sign Language - live on location or via live stream. The translation into German Sign Language (DGS) will be broadcast on screens next to the stage. We will designate seats from which the programme can best be followed. A mobile team of sign language interpreters (DGS) can also be requested via the information counter.
We also offer live transcription of the presentations and discussions for Stage 1. This means that the content presented can also be read. 

All visitors who require the support of an accompanying person can bring them to the event free of charge – in exceptional cases, more than one person or different accompanying persons on different days. To do this, select the ‘Reduced with accompanying person’ category in our ticket shop. Further information can be found here.

All visitors who require the support of an accompanying person will receive an additional ticket free of charge - in exceptional cases also for more than one person or different accompanying persons on different days. To do this, select the ‘Reduced with accompanying person’ category in our ticket shop. Further information can be found here.

For questions, suggestions and to report barriers, write to nachhaltigkeit@re-publica.com.

re:publica for parents and kids

re:publica is an event for the whole family. Children are very welcome – regardless of age.

Parents, children and caretakers will find a place to play and take a short break in the Kids & Baby Space at re:publica. It is equipped with toys, a changing table including nappies and snacks.

There is an outdoor Kids Space for playing and running around as well as numerous other places that you can discover together with your children on the festival site.

Awareness team

Once again this year, an awareness team will be on site on all festival days – recognisable by their white waistcoats with ‘Awareness’ prints. You can contact them by phone (030-202371439), by email to awareness@re-publica.com or via the Info Point. Be mindful, support each other and don't hesitate to come to us if you're not feeling well! You can also contact the re:publica crew at any time.

Our #rp25 Awareness Flyer: www.re-publica.com/awareness

Consumables and youth protection

We would like to remind all participants that the consumption of tobacco products (including cannabis) and alcohol in the presence of younger visitors is not permitted. In the event of any obvious infringements, participants may be approached by the security service and advised to relocate. 

Code of Conduct

For over 18 years, re:publica stands for diversity in an open society – which shows in our programme, on our communication channels and, of course, on site.

 

Any questions?

Just send us an email to info@re-publica.com or check our FAQs!