If you’re looking for a lovely way to enjoy the outdoors in Berlin, why not plan a picnic? Berlin is a vibrant city with a variety of green spaces and picturesque locations perfect for relaxing and unwinding. In this article, we’ll guide you through some of the best picnic spots in Berlin to help you make the most of your outdoor experience. Let’s get started!
Volkspark Friedrichshain
Originating from 1889 and situated in Berlin’s Friedrichshain’s borough, the park is one of Berlin’s oldest. This is an island of green vegetation, there are many places to drop a table cloth and have a picnic, there are lots of lawns and picturesque ponds. The best way to spend lunch here is to either bring your own blanket and sit anywhere you like and eat your lunch or look for a picnic table to sit on. There also several amenities in the park including playground equipment, volleyball court and in summer there is an open air cinema. It is also an excellent spot for a friend or family picnic and to just spend a nice time.
Tempelhofer Feld
If you desire for something peculiar, Tempelhofer Feld offers nothing but the peculiar. Once airport this public park provides a large area for holding a picnic, cycling, or even flying kites. What are now pedestrian tracks of the runways are free for you to lay out your picnic cloth on and have a meal. There is also the provision of barbecue stations where you can prepare barbeuce food in case you want to take them when having your pic ni ṕ. Remember to take some time to check out the urban gardening in the park and to watch a beautiful sunset.
Tiergarten
The historic park in Berlin has no match when it comes to ranking of famous parks and that is why Tiergarten is at the top. It is one of the largest urban parks that provide the visitors with an opportunity to enjoy a rich scenery of trees, lakes and tracks. It is worthwile to mention that it is possible to have a picnic throughout the park area and there are special areas which are close to the famous Siegessäule. One could carry an umbrella to accompany the food or lie down under trees if the mood takes or find a spot near one of the very calm water bodies. Tiergarten is also home to many of the most famous attractions in Berlin, including the Brandenburg Gate and the Berlin Zoo, which of course makes it the perfect place for a picnic combined with sightseeing.
Grünewald Forest
If you are looking for a more calm, and more representative of nature experience, go to the Grünewald Forest. This forest is in the SW Berlin and is one of the largest in the area for picnicking opportunities. There are opportunities to have a picnic on the truck of the picturesque Havel River, to rest an cloister to one of the lakes or to organize an meal in the middle of the forest. This forest also has provate paths or walking trails for visitors to walk through the forest before or after they enjoyed their meal in the picnic area.
Mauerpark
Mauerpark is one of the liveliest and visited green areas in Berlin, famous for its Sunday’s flea market. Ideally, it is a good place for a picnic, because the park is enclosed from all sides by the walls of graffiti, musicians and artists, and an atmosphere of vivid and attractive liveliness pervades the area. Street food is always available at the market or you can pack your basket and get to the nearest park. Don’t forget to after your meals to go to the famous Bearpit Karaoke where some courageous singers perform in an outdoor microphone.
Berlin Wall Memorial Park
For a historical site that’s also a perfect picnic destination, the Berlin Wall Memorial Park is rather fitting. The division of Berlin is commemorated at this place and visitors can find some peaceful and quiet place for meditation. The park also has an open air gallery as well as parts of a section of the Berlin Wall and well groomed areas in which to sit and enjoy a packed lunch. As you watch the world go by lie back for a moment and think about the history that the area now occupied by this beautiful park represents.
Conclusion
Berlin is not only a vibrant city but also a city that offers a multitude of stunning picnic spots. From the historic Volkspark Friedrichshain to the unique Tempelhofer Feld and the iconic Tiergarten, there is something for everyone. Don’t forget to explore the serenity of the Grünewald Forest and the lively atmosphere of Mauerpark. And if you want a picnic spot with historical significance, the Berlin Wall Memorial Park is the perfect choice.
So, grab your picnic baskets, blankets, and friends, and head out to one of these amazing spots. Enjoy the beauty of nature, indulge in a delicious meal, and create wonderful memories in Berlin’s lovely picnic spots!
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