Best Parks in Berlin"

"Best Parks in Berlin"

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Lustgarten "Garden of the Royal Family"

Situated on the banks of the River Spree, the Lustgarten, which literally translates to 'pleasure garden', at Museumsinsel was created in the 16th century as a garden for the Hohenzollern royal family (the former Royal Palace was situated close by). In the 18th Century, Friedrich Wilhelm I turned it into a military parade ground. The historic garden was re- by Eisen.zahn40 landscaped in 2000 according to original plans and is once again full of lawns, fountains and bushes. It is a wonderful spot for a stroll or picnic on a sunny afternoon.

+49 3025 0025 (Tourist Information) www.berlin.de/sehenswuerdigkeite Am Lustgarten, Museuminsel, Berlin n/3560037-3558930-lustgarten.htm l

Volkspark Friedrichshain "Lawns, Lakes & a Fairy-tale Fountain"

Volkspark Friedrichshain is perfect for relaxing after work or for chilling out on the weekend. The park has attractive grounds, a number of lakes, ponds and fountains as well as several different children's playgrounds. The Märchenbrunnen is the park's most original element, with the fountains featuring sculptures of German fairy tale characters. The park is by abbilder Berlin's oldest, as it was first constructed in 1840.

+49 30 2500 2333 (Tourist Information) Am Friedrichshain, Berlin

Volkspark Humboldthain "Baroque Garden and Outdoor Swimming pool"

Situated in the northern district of Wedding, Volkspark Humboldthain is a popular weekend hang-out spot for the people in the city. The park features varied terrain, with tall trees surrounding long stretches of lawn, and a steep hill rising in the middle of the park. The hill is made of wartime by Chris Alban Hansen rubble and is the park's main attraction. Several paths wind up to the top, where breathless visitors are rewarded with fantastic views of the surrounding city. The park also contains other attractions such as an outdoor swimming pool and a Baroque garden.

+49 30 25 0025 (Tourist Information) Brunnenstraße, Berlin by Oh-Berlin.com Tiergarten "Idyllic Inner-City Park"

Stretching from the Brandenburg Gate in the east to Zoo Station in the west, Tiergarten park is one of Europe's largest and most beautiful inner- city parks. Originally conceived as a hunting ground for Prussian kings, the Tiergarten was transformed into a romantic landscape garden in the early 19th Century by Peter Joseph Lenne, who designed a series of winding paths, lakes, bridges, sculptures and flower beds. The park was devastated in the World War II and during subsequent winters. Replanted in the mid-20th Century, the Tiergarten is now as beautiful as it ever was and very popular with locals and visitors alike.

+49 30 25 0025 (Tourist Information) www.berlin.de/sehenswuerdigkeite Straße des 17 Juni 100, Berlin n/3560778-3558930-tiergarten.html

Hasenheide Volkspark "Family Fun"

A broad park located between the districts of Kreuzberg, Neukölln and Tempelhof, Hasenheide offers a host of attractions for the whole family, including wildlife enclosures, rose gardens, children's playgrounds, a mini- golf course and an open-air cinema. Several lawns, separated from one another by long lines of trees, are perfect for a summer picnic, kite flying by 3m2 or a game of football with the locals. The park is particularly popular with the Turkish community who meet here during the weekends for lavish barbecues, as well as with groups of musicians jamming under the birches.

www.volkspark-hasenheide.de/ Hasenheide, Berlin

Rehberge "Beautiful City Park"

Located in the northern districts of Wedding and Reinickendorf, this large city park boasts broad lawns, pretty ponds, well-equipped children's playgrounds and wildlife enclosures with wild boars, deer, sheep, goats, hens and geese. A perfect spot for a summertime picnic, there's plenty to do for all the family. The Rehberge is an ideal place for flying kites, and by Fridolin freudenfett also contains a miniature toboggan run which is open in the winter months.

Transvaalstraße, Berlin

Britzer Garten "Fun Day Out"

Britzer Garten attracts numerous visitors to its 90-hectare (222.39-acre) well-manicured space where each season showcases a variety of flowers such as a colorful riot of tulips during April, and numerous roses and daffodils from June to September. Besides offering a visual treat with this wonderful lush landscape, the garden also hosts various concerts, events, by lilli2de and sporting activities that engage people of all ages.

+49 30 700 9060 www.gruen-berlin.de/parks- Sangerhauser Weg 1, Berlin gaerten/britzer-garten/uebersicht/ Berlin-Dahlem Botanical Garden and Botanical Museum "Valley of Flowers And Plants"

The botanical garden and botanic museum's large and sedate park in the southwest of Berlin provides the perfect respite to a hard day's slog through the hectic inner-city. One can admire the English gardens and a collection of flora from all over Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. The by Paul VanDerWerf many greenhouses here are home to many rare plants from around the globe. Visitors shouldn't miss the unique Botanical Museum at the entrance.

+49 30 8385 0100 www.botanischer-garten- [email protected] Königin-Luise-Straße 6-8, berlin.de/ Berlin

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