In November 2011, this app won the most prestigious award in the field of political communication, the โPolitikawardโ, and in 2012 it received the educational media prize โdigitaโ and the โComenius EduMediaโ label.
A free data package with further information on places of historical significance throughout Berlin and Potsdam can be downloaded within the app.
The app is based on the website and is a joint project of the Federal Agency for Civic Education, Deutschlandradio and the Leibniz Center for Contemporary History Potsdam.
The Berlin Wall separated East and West for 28 years, two months and 28 days.
At historically significant locations between the Brandenburger Tor and Potsdamer Platz, there are photos, audio clips and texts available on the subject.
The app serves as an interactive travel guide on site as well as a general information resource.
Usage data is exclusively processed in order to provide you with the selected application or service.
It divided the city, ran through buildings, made streets impassable, tore families, friends and lovers apart.
But where exactly did the wall run? The app 'The Berlin Wall' gives a detailed answer.
The exact course of the former wall is marked on an interactive map.
This information is neither stored within the application nor passed on to third parties.
Please note: Continuous background-use of GPS in the can significantly reduce the battery life.
The app can be used without exposing your personal data.