If you are exploring Berlin, you will want to check out the Bierpinsel, a striking 47-meter-high building located on Schloßstraße in Steglitz, Berlin. Built between 1972 and 1976 and officially opened on October 13, 1976, as the Steglitz Tower Restaurant, this unique structure was designed by architects Ralf Schüler and Ursulina Schüler-Witte. Constructed as an extension of the Joachim Tiburtius Bridge using concrete, plastic cladding, and paint, its design belongs to the pop art movement and is famous for its futuristic architecture.
The colloquial nickname "Bierpinsel" or "beer brush" was coined during its construction due to the brush-like vertical steel girders and its planned gastronomic use, a name later officially adopted by a former owner. Originally featuring a red exterior around the top section, the building's facade underwent a major transformation starting in April 2010 when prominent graffiti artists painted the structure over several weeks for the Turmkunst 2010 street-art exhibition. Listed as a protected structure since January 2017, the tower has changed ownership over the years, with the Immoma group planning refurbishment starting in 2023.
As you visit, you can appreciate an iconic piece of Pop Art street heritage and futuristic design standing tall in Berlin.
What to see at Bierpinsel
- Futuristic pop art architecture designed by Ralf Schüler and Ursulina Schüler-Witte
- Stands 47 meters tall on Schloßstraße as an extension of Joachim Tiburtius Bridge
- Exterior painted by prominent graffiti artists during the Turmkunst 2010 project
- Officially listed as a protected structure since January 2017
Visiting tips
Take time to view the unique pop art and street art exterior painted during the Turmkunst 2010 exhibition while visiting Schloßstraße.
How long: 1 hour · Best time: Daytime
How to get there & what’s nearby
Bierpinsel is easy to reach on Teltow’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Jagdschloss Grunewald. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Teltow travel guide.
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