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The simple way to apply for cultural events in public space.

Don't let paperwork slow you down. Raumsonde guides organizers through Berlin's complex approval process with applications that are easy to create and straightforward for authorities to process.

The Problem

Complicated processes shouldn't get in the way of a great event.

For Cultural Organizers

Securing the right space feels like a puzzle:

  • Spatial data scattered across unfamiliar portals
  • Different rules for each space type
  • Non-standardized forms across districts
  • No single source for requirements
  • Limited guidance in English
  • Application gaps only surface after rejection

For Public Administrators

Incomplete applications create extra work:

  • Constant follow-up on missing information
  • Staff correct errors instead of evaluating
  • Incorrect applications delay processing
  • Balancing conflict prevention with expectations
  • Inconsistent formats complicate review
  • Organizers apply unaware of requirements
The Solution

Removing barriers between you and Berlin’s public spaces.

An event permitting platform, developed with cultural actors & public administrations. Organizers are guided through every approval step, while administrators can act on applications without mistakes.
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Shared knowledge strengthens the process

Guided resources and peer support help organizers arrive better prepared and submit applications that administrators can evaluate rather than correct.

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From incomplete applications to evaluation-ready submissions

Clear guidance for organisers means ready-to-process applications for administrations.

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One platform replaces dozens of scattered sources

All permit requirements, spatial data, and event-specific rules in one place, ensuring applications are built on the right information from the start.

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Standardized applications reduce follow-up

Well-prepared applications with complete, structured details mean fewer clarification requests after submission, and a smoother path to a decision for both sides.

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Shared knowledge strengthens the process

Guided resources and peer support help organizers arrive better prepared and submit applications that administrators can evaluate rather than correct.

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From incomplete applications to evaluation-ready submissions

Clear guidance for organisers means ready-to-process applications for administrations.

Tool Features

Raumsonde Berlin in action.

Concerts. Street festivals. Theater performances. Open-air cinema. Public debates. Raumsonde is your tool to make things happen.
Our Partners

In collaboration with Berlin's cultural scene, administrations and city initiatives

Raumsonde grew from a shared belief: public spaces should be accessible for non-commercial, non-profit, and international initiatives. Built with the people and organizations working to make that possible — we're making public space permitting transparent, equitable, and easy to navigate.

Raumsonde enables urban practice and open-air culture: it assists event organisers with approval processes and thereby promotes participation in shaping the city.

Larissa KrauseCo-Coordination / Berliner Projektfonds Urbane Praxis

Raumsonde visualizes potential sites and simplifies permit applications. From a professional perspective two major aspects in promoting access to cultural life through non-commercial events in urban spaces.

Tobias Schmidt-PathenheimerAdvisor for Cultural Urban Transitions & Participation / Senate Dept. for Culture and Social Cohesion

In a city where spaces for non-commercial events are becoming increasingly scarce, Raumsonde shows where things are still possible.

Elena PitscheiderProject Manager / Free Open Air Initiative – Clubcommission

Raumsonde is the answer to Berlin's lack of space: by translating administrative jargon into cultural practice, it removes hurdles and democratizes access to public space.

Daniel JakobsonProject Lead / Kulturkataster Berlin – Kulturraum Berlin gGmbH

With its combination of an interactive spatial map and application assistant, Raumsonde makes an often complex and opaque process accessible and transparent – and thus open spaces truly usable.

Benedikt StollNetwork Office / Urbane Praxis e.V.

Never before has it been so easy to apply for a permit for events in public spaces — including site plan and all required documents. For Fête de la Musique, Raumsonde is an absolute asset!

Marie von der HeydtManaging Director / Fête de la Musique Berlin – Musicboard

Raumsonde enables urban practice and open-air culture: it assists event organisers with approval processes and thereby promotes participation in shaping the city.

Larissa KrauseCo-Coordination / Berliner Projektfonds Urbane Praxis

Raumsonde visualizes potential sites and simplifies permit applications. From a professional perspective two major aspects in promoting access to cultural life through non-commercial events in urban spaces.

Tobias Schmidt-PathenheimerAdvisor for Cultural Urban Transitions & Participation / Senate Dept. for Culture and Social Cohesion

Our Supporters
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Kultur Raum Berlin
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Cooperation

Integrate your process

A unified platform where cultural event permits and approvals come together in one accessible system for organizers.
Partner with us
Open to city's administrations, cultural networks, and operators of public and open spaces.

We integrate your current processes into Raumsonde. This simplifies access for organizers while keeping your workflows intact.

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Deploy with zero disruption

Your internal processes stay the same. Raumsonde manages the complexity, delivering complete applications directly to your existing systems.

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Map your process

We identify your permit types, approval requirements, and spatial guidelines to understand what organizers need to navigate.

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Build your integration

Raumsonde adapts to reflect your requirements, so organizers get clear guidance and you receive applications that are formatted correctly.

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Deploy with zero disruption

Your internal processes stay the same. Raumsonde manages the complexity, delivering complete applications directly to your existing systems.

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Map your process

We identify your permit types, approval requirements, and spatial guidelines to understand what organizers need to navigate.

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