Traces of Time Photography Competition – The Winners (Places 6–15)
Teufelsberg is not just a place of history—it is a source of inspiration for artists and photographers alike. With its unique combination of striking architecture, urban art, and sweeping views over Berlin, it attracts thousands of visitors each year. In our photography competition, Traces of Time, numerous participants captured Teufelsberg from fascinating and often unexpected perspectives. An independent jury selected the 15 most outstanding images, which are now on display in our new exhibition. Today, we introduce the photographers who ranked between 6th and 15th place.
The Photographers and Their Works
Saskia Reichert
Saskia Reichert’s photograph stands out for its unique perspective on Teufelsberg, skillfully combining the site’s architecture with the surrounding natural elements.
Martina Pichotta
Martina’s photo captures a deeply personal moment. In October 2024, her best friend from Arizona visited Berlin with her daughter. Together, they explored Teufelsberg—a place that holds many childhood memories for Martina. Her image, originally taken in color, reflects the connection between past and present.
Claudia Hinze
For many years, Claudia has been capturing special moments through her lens, both on film and digitally. Her competition entry was taken during her first visit to Teufelsberg. She was particularly fascinated by the way the towering radomes harmonize with the emptiness of the opposite side of the image. A graffiti piece in the foreground evokes associations with the Brandenburg Gate, playing with perspective and interpretation.
Sebastian Hiller
Sebastian took his photograph on a late afternoon in September 2023 using a medium-format film camera. The open doorway in the foreground, revealing the radomes in the background, immediately caught his eye. The dense vegetation and the relatively quiet atmosphere at that moment added to the site’s distinct lost-place character.
Denitsa Kusheva – The Forgotten Horizon
Denitsa, a UX designer from Bulgaria, combines her passion for photography with her love for discovering unusual places. Her photo, The Forgotten Horizon, captures Teufelsberg as a site in transition—caught between fading history and artistic reinvention. The industrial structure frames the ruined dome, creating an intriguing interplay of confinement and openness.
Enrico Licht
Enrico’s image encapsulates a unique atmosphere of the site. The details of his work remain open to the viewer’s interpretation.
Christiane Rakebrand – Digital Trace of the Past
Christiane’s photo explores the concept of a QR code as a “digital trace of the past.” Once a symbol of modern technology, the code is now faded and links to an old Teufelsberg webpage. Her image illustrates the intersection of technology and time.
Andreas Langer
As a landscape planner, Andreas is particularly passionate about urban nature. In his photograph, Teufelsberg appears as a monument embedded in the natural cycle of growth and decay. The movement of the surrounding vegetation underscores the ever-changing character of the site.
Valerian Weber
Valerian’s work adds a distinctive perspective to the exhibition. Further details about his piece remain open for interpretation.
Sabine Skott – Far Far Away
Sabine’s black-and-white photograph, Far Far Away, was taken from the rooftop of the Reichstag. It merges the silhouettes of Teufelsberg, the Trinity Church, the Victory Column, and the Radio Tower into a striking visual composition. In her image, Teufelsberg is no longer a peripheral landmark but a central symbol of Berlin—a silent monument bridging past and present.
The 15 winning images from our photography competition will be on display in Teufelsberg’s former canteen until February 23. This unique venue provides the perfect backdrop for an exhibition exploring the history and transformation of this extraordinary site. Our jury—comprising Hendrik Wolter, Vanessa Wunsch, and Stefanie Dörre—has carefully curated a selection that showcases Teufelsberg from new and inspiring perspectives.
We warmly invite you to visit the exhibition and follow the Traces of Time at Teufelsberg!