17 Best Parks in Berlin

Berlin parks are some amazing and beautiful green spaces. Many people don’t realize just how much green space there is, but if you want to relax in the grass with a picnic and get a break from the noisy city, we’ve got you covered.

No matter where you are in Berlin, there’s likely to be a park within a few blocks. But here’s a look at our favorites and the best parks in Berlin.

While parks are open all year round, spring and autumn are popular times since the weather is mild. And of course, lots of people will be out enjoying the Berlin summer at parks too.

What are the best parks in Berlin?

The best park in Berlin might be the one closest to you where you can spread out a blanket and enjoy some takeout food and a beer. Some people enjoy the crowded, lively parks, while others seek out the quiet, hidden parks where they can enjoy the solitude.

The parks on this list are gorgeous or impressive or unique, and they’re all worth a visit.

>>Read: 101 Fun and Essential Things to do in Berlin

Tiergarten

One of Berlin’s most famous parks, Tiergarten is like the Central Park of Berlin. It’s located west of Brandenburg Gate and stretches all the way over to the Zoologischer Garten in Charlottenburg.

This park was once a royal hunting ground, but today it’s one of the most loved parks in the city. There are plenty of trees here, so it’s great when you’re looking for some shade on a hot day.

Stroll through the park and you’ll see statues and memorials of all kinds. You’ll see ponds, a cafe, a place where you can rent a boat, and a rose garden.

In the middle of the park stands the Victory Column, and there’s even a giant Soviet War Memorial here. The Bellevue Palace sits on the northern edge of the park near the river.

Tiergarten is also one of the best places in Berlin to see fall foliage, so if you’re visiting Berlin in autumn, you should definitely come to this park.

Check out our full guide to Visiting Tiergarten Park in Berlin.

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Tempelhof

My personal favorite for one of the best parks in Berlin, Tempelhof was an airport until 2008. After the airport ceased operations, it was turned into a big sprawling park, runway included.

People use the runway for running, cycling, roller blading, kite surfing, and all kinds of other activities.

The park also has lots of grassy areas for picnics and a designated BBQ and grilling area. If you have a dog, check out one of the three fenced off dog run areas. My dog loves running around here.

Locals enjoy gardening in community garden areas in Tempelhof. Some areas of the park are roped off as bird protection zones.

And the airport building is still there and can be visited on a tour. Overall this is such a fun and unique park in Berlin, I think it should be included on everyone’s Berlin itinerary.

Tempelhof was also the airport used during the Berlin Airlift. Check out some other excellent Cold War sites in Berlin.

Charlottenburg Palace Park and Gardens

The Charlottenburg Palace is a must see landmark in Berlin, but did you know it’s free to visit the gardens and the park that surrounds the palace?

This gorgeous palace is the best castle in Berlin and really worth a visit.

But if you enjoy the outsides of castles more than the insides, or if you’re traveling to Berlin on a budget, you can still admire the palace from the outside without paying a penny. The grounds are open to the public, so you are free to admire the gardens and explore the park.

The park is a good mix of tree covered pathways and open grassy spaces, and of course, the palace gardens themselves. There’s a pond behind the palace and gardens, which adds to the beauty of the area.

Check out the bridge on the northern edge of the pond for a great photo of the palace.

>>Read our list of the best World War II and Cold War attractions in Berlin.

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Volkspark Friedrichshain

A local favorite in eastern Berlin’s Friedrichshain neighborhood, Volkspark is massive. It’s supposedly Berlin’s oldest park. Not only is there plenty of space to sit, but there’s so much more at this park!

You’ll find a beach volleyball area and a rock climbing wall. There’s a skateboarding area and a kids’ playground. You’ll see a pond, a fountain, and several statues in Volkspark.

Located where Friedrichshain, Prenzlauer Berg, and Mitte meet, this is an easy park to get to, and it has a little something for everyone.

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Viktoria Park

Located in western Kreuzberg, Viktoria Park is a pretty green space for relaxing with friends, and the Golgatha Biergarten is located on the edge of the park. You’ll also find a gorgeous waterfall in the park, the only waterfall in Berlin, though it is artificial.

Viktoria Park is also home to Berlin’s highest natural point. In the southern end of the park, climb a set of stairs, and you’ll see a monument commemorating the Prussian victory over Napoleon.

This monument sits on the highest natural point in the city and offers some really nice views of the Berlin from above.

Treptower Park

Treptower Park sits next to the Spree River, making it a wonderful park with a water view. It was designed as an English garden with rose gardens, tree-lined pathways, and a pond.

There’s plenty of space for jogging, cycling, or other sports as well as simply relaxing in the grass. You can also take a boat trip from here.

This park is also home to Zenner Biergarten, a 200 year old beer garden near the river in the southern end of the park. And there’s a huge Soviet War Memorial in Treptower Park honoring thousands of Soviet soldiers who died in World War II.

Mauer Park

In Prenzlauer Berg you’ll find lots of pretty green spaces, but the most well known is Mauer Park. Mauer means Wall, and this park sits where the Berlin Wall once stood.

It’s spacious and grassy and it’s a great place to relax on a nice day. But on Sundays, Mauer Park hosts one of the most famous flea markets in Berlin.

It’s a huge market, and you’ll find everything from souvenirs for tourists to used records, from secondhand furniture to oddball trinkets. There are also food and drink stalls in one section.

Outside of the flea market you can listen to people singing karaoke, or be brave and join in yourself.

There’s also some remnants of the Berlin Wall here. It’s called the Graffiti Wall, and as the name suggests, it’s covered in graffiti.

Monbijoupark

Monbijoupark sits on the Spree River in Mitte not far from some of many of the Berlin bucket list attractions. This is a lovely park for relaxing by the water and taking a break from sightseeing.

Lustgarten

Right in front of the Berliner Dom is a park called Lustgarten. This gorgeous Berlin park provides lots of grass for lounging plus a big fountain in the middle.

The best part might be the views though. You’ll have a front row seat to admire the cathedral and several nearby museums right from this park.

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Park Am Wasserturm

In a lovely section of Prenzlauer Berg, there’s an old stone water tower that sits on the edge of the Park Am Wasserturm. It’s not a big park, but it’s an interesting one to check out.

At the street level, there’s a playground area for kids. But keep going, and you’ll see a set of stairs taking you up to the top of a hill.

This is where you’ll find more grassy areas, and since it’s higher up than the surrounding streets, it offers a nice view of the neighborhood.

Gleisdreieck Park

A formerly abandoned space in the middle of the city, Gleisdreieck Park has become one of the more popular parks in Berlin. It’s a big sprawling green space that stretches quite a ways north and south of the Gleisdreieck Ubahn station.

Railroad tracks that are no longer in use run through the park, and you’ll find a dog run area, various sports areas, and plenty of grassy sections for relaxing.

This great park also has several cafes within its boundaries, so if you’re looking for a snack while you’re here, you’re covered. Gleisdreieck Park is also home to the BRLO beer garden where you can enjoy their craft beer and interesting food.

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Boxhagener Platz

Located in a lively area of Friedrichshain, Boxhagener Platz is a great place to relax and do some people watching. It’s a square with a large grassy center, plus a small playground section in one corner.

If you’re exploring Friedrichshain, you can stop here for a picnic lunch. It’s a local favorite for hanging out on a nice day any day of the week. And if you’re in the area on the weekend, check out the fresh market on Saturdays and the flea market on Sundays.

Rudolph Wilde Park

A little under the radar, this gorgeous park is located in the Schöneberg neighborhood.

It’s a long park that winds back and forth and actually changes names as you go west. While it can get crowded on the weekends, this park provides a relaxing calmness on weekdays.

Check out the golden deer fountain and the nearby pond. And while a Berlin Ubahn station isn’t normally an attraction, it’s worth taking a glimpse at the the Rathaus Schöneberg station.

It sits near the eastern side of the park, and the train runs above ground here, so passengers have a view into the park. Plus the building is a beautiful accent to this park.

Other beautiful green spaces in Berlin to check out

As I mentioned, there are parks all over the city. Berlin is a very green city, and you can find a nice patch of grass almost anywhere.

But a few other gardens and green spaces you should see include:

• Britzer Garden: A huge garden known for its stunning roses and changes dramatically from season to season
• Gardens of the World: A garden park with several themed gardens from around the world and a fun cable car
• Berlin Botanical Gardens: A fantastic botanical garden with one of the highest numbers of plant species in the world
• Biesdorf Castle and Park: A small park in eastern Berlin with a cute castle and cafe

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