Waldbühne / Forrest Theatre
From the tower you look directly down into the Waldbühne, which can only be visited by attending performances. On both sides of the entrance, there are stone statues by Adolf Wamper. On the left there are two nude young men holding a sword and a torch as symbols of the "national" celebration. On the right there are two young women with oak-leaves and a lyre symbolising the musical celebration. This open-air theatre was formerly named after the "poet of the movement" Dietrich Eckart. It was built according to the ancient theatre of Epidaurus (3rd century b. C.).
The Forest Theatre was built by using the glacial river banks of the Berlin Urstromtal. It forms an impressive 30 metres (97 feet) deep theatre, which can hold 22,000 spectators. 88 steps lead down to the stage. Two broad vertical aisles divide the theatre into three sections. In the centre of the middle-section was Hitler's box and beneath it was the stage-managers stand. In 1936, the Olympic gymnastic competitions and a cultural program were performed here. Later the Waldbühne became famous for its boxing-matches. During today's summers numerous pop, rock, and classic concerts take place here. During the holiday months a movie-program is shown.