TimePortals
AR History in Berlin
Free
Discover the fascinating history of the AEG site directly on site in Berlin Wedding with the TimePortals App!
Experience the past like never before with our innovative augmented reality app TimePortals. Explore and go to the historic AEG site at Humboldthain in Berlin, and dive deep into its rich history as you uncover historical photos, 3D reconstructions, and engaging narratives. From vintage streetcars and trains to long-gone buildings, history comes to life right before your eyes.
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1. Precise Augmented Reality Experience
With our easy-to-use calibration, you can access the app on-site without any prior knowledge. Historical content is displayed exactly where it belongs – whether it’s an image in a window or a train on the old tracks. This innovative technology allows you to view the past with pinpoint accuracy, as if you were standing there yourself.
2. Historical Photos and Archival Material
Discover rare historical photographs from the archive of the Stiftung Deutsches Technikmuseum Berlin, including images from glass plate negatives. These photos capture moments from when the AEG site played a central role in industrialization. Even more impressively, you can view these images at the exact locations where they were originally taken, blending past and present seamlessly.
3. 3D Reconstructions of Objects and People
Immerse yourself further into history with detailed 3D illustrations of vintage trains, streetcars, workers, and the grand AEG factory buildings. These reconstructions vividly recreate how the site once looked and bring the people who worked there back to life – it’s a captivating time-travel experience right before your eyes.
4. Historical Stations and Themed Portals
The app guides you through four central stations that encompass a total of eight themed portals:
- The Beginnings of AEG
- Gustav-Meyer-Allee
- Forced Labor from 1939
- The Large Assembly Hall
- Factory for Transformers and High Voltage Material
- Factory for Railroad Material
- Large Machine Factory
- The Time From 1984 (into the Future)
Each portal provides deep insights into the site's history and tells the story from various perspectives.
5. Audio Guide for a Deeper Experience
Let a professional audio guide walk you through the site, explaining not only the visual highlights but also offering detailed historical information and fascinating background stories. You’ll learn more about the people who worked here and the technological innovations that originated from this important location.
6. Past, Present, and Future
TimePortals doesn’t just focus on the past – it also shows you the evolution of the AEG site into the present and takes a glimpse into its future. You’ll see the historical buildings in their original size right before your eyes and can track the transformation of the site over time through a virtual model. Experience how this historic area has changed and understand its ongoing development.
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TimePortals offers you an immersive and interactive journey through the history of the AEG site - an experience that connects the past with the present and provides a glimpse into the future. Download the app now and explore Berlin's industrial history like never before!
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Information
- Provider
- Framefield GmbH
- Size
- 458.7 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
• iPhone 6S
• iPhone 6S Plus
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• iPad Pro (12.9‑inch)
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• iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
• iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular - iPod touch
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
• iPod touch (7th generation)
- Languages
- English and German
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- Infrequent
Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use or References
- Copyright
- © 2025, Framefield GmbH