Did you know that Berlin is one of the greenest cities in Europe? All over the capital, there are expansive parks, beautiful gardens, and small green spaces. Whether Berliner or tourist – everyone enjoys the relaxation in the parks.
Whether it's walking, picnicking, flying kites, or simply sunbathing – Berlin's parks offer the best conditions. Discover with us the green lungs of the capital. We find the following 10 parks the most beautiful.
In the middle of the city, you will find peace and relaxation from the hustle and bustle of Hackescher Markt. Here, it's all about pure relaxation with a view of the Spree and the Museum Island. Perfect for a short break during your sightseeing tour. There are many benches and lawns to linger on, as well as a designated barbecue area. For sports enthusiasts, there is a beach volleyball court right at the entrance of Monbijou Park, as well as a basketball and soccer field. We recommend this urban oasis to every city visitor as a must-see.
Address: Oranienburger Str., 10178 Berlin
The Volkspark Friedrichshain is the oldest park in Berlin and a cherished green oasis in the city, popular with joggers and inline skaters. Whether a walk for two or a picnic with friends: in the large Volkspark Friedrichshain, it never gets boring. A visit to the enchanting Märchenbrunnen is recommended. Countless sports and playgrounds as well as wide meadows offer enough space to relax, barbecue, or play frisbee. Those who want to treat themselves to a delicious coffee in between can visit the charming Garden Café Schönbrunn.
Address: Am Friedrichshain 1, 10249 Berlin
Put on your running shoes and go! In Wedding, a true green heart awaits your visit. The nature reserve covers around 78 hectares and is so vast that it never seems crowded. During a walk, you will pass through forests, meadows, hills, and lakes as far as the eye can see. In summer, there is also an open-air cinema. If you need to cool off, you can visit the nearby Plötzensee outdoor pool. There is also a nature trail, a wildlife enclosure, and a blind hiking trail. If you love solitude and being alone in nature, this is the place for you.
Address: Windhuker Str. 52A, 13351 Berlin
The approximately 90-hectare Treptower Park makes the hearts of park lovers beat faster. A variety of leisure activities await you here. Rent a pedal or rowing boat and cruise on the Spree in the Rummelsburg Bay. Stroll along the Soviet Memorial or enjoy a visit to the beer garden. You can even see the famous Ferris wheel of Spreepark from here. A visit to the Island of Youth is highly recommended, best reached by pedal or rowing boat. There, you can stop by the beer garden and enjoy the sunset on the Spree shore. If the weather doesn't cooperate, we recommend a visit to the nearby Archenold Observatory.
Address: Am Treptower Park 1, 12435 Berlin
In the middle of Neukölln, it suddenly doesn't feel like Neukölln anymore? Then you are in Körnerpark. All around, beautiful green spaces, well-kept grass, and rose bushes. Pure idyll awaits in this park! After a long walk or picnic in the sun, we recommend a detour to a small café on the edge of the park. Our tip: In summer, small open-air concerts regularly take place in Körnerpark.
Address: Schierker Straße 8, 12051
On Drachenberg, you can enjoy one of the best views over the capital. The little neighbor of Teufelsberg got its name from the many Berliners who fly their kites here. The wide green area is just perfect for it.
A visit can be perfectly combined with a hike and a picnic overlooking the green Grunewald.
Address: Teufelsseechaussee, 14055 Berlin-Charlottenburg
Still relatively unknown and often underestimated: Insulaner. The approximately 78-meter-high hill is the oldest rubble mountain in Berlin, located on the border between Schöneberg and Steglitz. The park offers dreamy hiking trails, green meadows, cherry trees, a summer pool, and even an observatory with a planetarium on top of the rubble mountain.
Address: Munsterdamm 90 (Am Insulaner), 12169 Berlin
Romantic waterfall and a bubbling brook in the middle of Berlin? That can only be the Viktoriapark in Kreuzberg! The approximately 13-hectare park offers an escape from everyday life in the big city. The highlight of the park: the highest hill in the Berlin city center and the wild waterfall. This green space is among the most popular recreational areas for the capital's residents. In summer, a visit to the central beer garden is highly recommended.
Address: Kreuzberg, 10965 Berlin
The Britzer Garten was originally created for the Federal Garden Show in the 1980s and is one of the most diverse gardens in Berlin. Regular exhibitions are held here. Visitors can marvel at the lush growth of roses and tulips. This park invites you to take an extensive walk. In the middle of the park is a large lake with an adjacent restaurant. Many small paths, bridges, and walkways lead through the green idyll. The park also offers a lot for families: various playgrounds, a water playground, and some animal enclosures make children's eyes shine.
Address: Sangerhauser Weg 1, 12349 Berlin
The best comes last: the Botanical Garden in Berlin-Steglitz is one of the largest and most species-rich botanical gardens in the world. On around 43 hectares, there are over 20,000 plant species to discover. Also part of the garden is a 3,000 m² fragrance and tactile garden, which is an experience especially for the visually impaired. There are also numerous show greenhouses – particularly impressive is the tropical house, which, with 1,700 m², is one of the largest in the world. Events and exhibitions
Adress: Unter den Eichen 9-10, 12203 Berlin
You want to head straight into the green after a restful sleep and an energy-rich breakfast, but don't want to walk far? No problem: Right next to Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz is the Park am Gleisdreieck. The oasis of calm right at Potsdamer Platz is one of the favorite spots for Berliners.
If you stay at Scandic Berlin Kurfürstendamm, you can reach the Tiergarten in just 10 minutes on foot. What Central Park is to New York, the Tiergarten is to Berlin. The green heart of Berlin is centrally located and offers plenty of space for relaxation and sports.
Located in Berlin’s western city centre. Within walking distance of Kurfürstendamm and the Zoological Garden. Exclusive conference floor. Outstanding connection to the trade fair.
Right on Potsdamer Platz. Walking distance from the Brandenburger Tor and well connected to tourist attractions and the exhibition and convention centre. Excellent choice for conferences.