Babelsberg Filmcity – A Nostalgic World

It was a cool and bright Monday when I found myself in the Babelsberg Filmcity, near Potsdam. Founded in 1912, the Babelsberg studio is located inside the Bebelsberg Filmcity and covers a vast area of 270,000 square feet. This studio boasts of being the oldest large-scale film studio in the world. The list of some of the most noteworthy films shot at Babelsberg studios is long and can be accessed here.

The filmcity offers an opportunity to delve into the magical world of children. Countless entertainment objects and activities unravel the beauty of the world of children. Walking through the witch town with its sound and light effects and models of witches, skeletons and monsters are sure to send a chill down the spine. The Jurassic Park showcases models of animals within a natural setting where one can be shocked by a sudden roar or a dinosaur and the burst of water canons from strange Jurrasic age creatures. Add to it the countless swings, drawing and painting rooms, toy boat racing, electric car rides, jungle rides in boats etc., all geared to satisfy the creative urge in children. 



The sets of the famous Hollywood movie "The Pianist"



A replica of the old western town



The witch inside a accurately designed witch-house. As you peep inside the witch-house through a window you hear sounds of laughter, groaning and strange noices.



A huge radio-shaped house

The caravan that carries rides people inside the studio

A child getting a face-tattoo from the makeup artists inside the studio

A cute restaurant