GARDENS AND
PARKS IN BERLIN
II
The list of
parks in Berlin
is endless, and each his its own attraction whether it’s for families, friends
or couples. Therefore, so as to complete our guide to Berlin
gardens and parks, here is the second installment so you don’t miss out on the
slightest bit of green Berlin.
VIKTORIA PARK. They started planning and building
Victoria Park in 1821 when they erected the Kart Friedrich Schinkel national
monument. Since then they have been extending the park to the top of the hill,
the reason for which it has some great views of the city. In addition, the park
has some beautiful waterfalls as well as ponds with floating petals and water
lilies, etc. A stunning park. Where: Großbeerenstraße 52. Public transport: U6
to Platz der Luftbrücke or the Bus 140 to Kreuzberg Wasserfall.
VOLKSPARK
WILMERSDORF. Wilmersdorf public park is located in the Charlottenburg district near
Wilhelmsaue street.
Extending over 2.5km and measuring 150m wide, this park has Lake Fensee
on the East side and two sports fields. It comprises the perfect place for
spending some pleasant summer afternoons and enjoying the nature in Berlin, in addition to
trying Bratwurst sold in the many stands in the park. Where:Budnesallee 52. Public transport: U7 Blissestr/Fechnerstr, Bus 104 Blissestr/Fechnerstr and Bus 101,
104, 249 in
Blissestr.
BRITZER
GARTEN. It was built for those who live further out of the centre. Expanding
over 90 hectares,
this park has lots of nature and all kinds of gardens such as rose and flower
gardens, as well as landscape gardens with various features, architecture and
art (such as the Karl Foerster pavilion), and lakes and slopes. You can cross
through the park in a train from the Brito
Museum. Next to the
restaurant in Kalendarplatz (calendar square) you will find the largest sun
dial in Europe. Where:Sangerhauser Weg 1.
Public transport: S2 in Marienfelde; U6 in Alt-Mariendorf
KÖRNERPARK.
The corner park is situated in Neuköln and extends over 2.4 hectares. Due to
the layout and architecture it looks like a park belonging to a castle, with
water features such as fountains. In addition, it has a café and a gallery with
different exhibitions, in addition to a square which hosts different events
throughout the summer. Where:Schierker Straße 8. Public transport: U7/S4, 45,
46, 96 in
Neukölln
RUDOLPH WILDE
PARK. Found in the Schöneberg district,
this park is full of nature, as well as diverse lakes making it the favourite
of Berlin
families who like to spend their weekends there walking around in the good
weather. Where: Fritz-Elsas-Strasse. Public transport: U4 in Rathaus Schöneberg and Insbrücker Platz, U9 in
Bundesplatz and S41, S42, S46 in Busdesplatz and U7 in Blissestr.
BÜRGERPARK
PANKOW. Pankow public park is found near to the Pankow
City Hall in north Berlin and adjoins with the mansions
situated around the Heinrich-Mann-Platz square. This park has a large grassy
area, hundred-year-old trees and pretty plants, as well as diverse species of
animals, a visitors’ box for concerts, and a children’s’ park. Where:Am Bürgerpark. Public transport: S1, S25 y S85 in Wollankstrasse, S-U Pankow (S2,
S8, S95, S9) and S Wollankstr. (S1, S25, S85);
Bus in Rathaus Pankow the 107, 155, 250, 255 and in Görschstr. the 250 and M27;
Tram in Rathaus Pankow and in Bürger
Park Pankow M1.
ERHOLUNGSPARK
MARZAHN. This comprises a park or Botanical Gardens that has attempted to
recreate different types of gardens from all over the world. Thus, it has a
Japanese, Chinese, Balinese, Oriental and Korean garden. In addition, it has
different animals and plants from these respective countries, in addition to facilities
where you can have some tea and relax in Asian style. Truly an experience. Where: Eisenacher Strasse 99.. Public transport: U5 in Cottbusser Platz and Grottkauer Strasse; S7 and S75
in Springpfuhl; S7 in Poelchaustrasse and in Berlin-Marzahn.
VOLKSPARK
JUNGFERNHEIDE. It is situated to the south of Berlin Tegel airport and is
considered the largest garden next to the Tiergarten, thanks to its extensive 164 hectares. It is
famous for its swimming pool, different gardens, recreational area, nursery, children’s
theatre, and wood with pine, oak and beech trees. In addition, you can practise
all kinds of sports there and sunbathe in the areas especially equipped for
this purpose. Where: Heckerdamm. Public transport: U 7 in
Halemweb and in Jacob-Kaiser Platz; Bus 123 in Habermannzeile and in
Toeplerstr/Halemweb.
STADTPARK
STEGLITZ. This is a park situated in Stegñitz that was built in 1914. It
comprises an enormous wooded area extending over 13 hectares where you
will find various ponds. In addition, here you will also find a miniature golf
course, children’s parks and even a small music pavilion where concerts take
place in spring and summer. Where: Sedantrasse (Albrechtstrasse). Nearest
station is Rathaus Steglitz U9, S1, S25.
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