Berlin is not only Germany’s multicultural capital that is rich in historic sights and modern spirit of a metropolis. It is also adorned by an incredibly rich and remarkably beautiful green view that we can admire on walking tours. In the heart of Berlin, history, beauty and friendly nature await you when you hire a tour guide to show you the green areas around the city.
Why a Walking Tour Guide?
While you can certainly take a leisurely walk in any of the Berlin parks by yourself there is so much to gain from hiring a walking tour guide. Here are a few reasons why you should consider booking a walking tour:
Expert Knowledge
Volunteer walking tour guides are friendly people who live in Berlin, and they love the city’s parks. They are well informed about the background, wild life and important features of each park so that you do not omit on important facets. They can give rich information regarding the evolution of these park as well as relate them with history.
Hidden Gems
While areas like Tiergarten, or Tempelhofer Feld are likely to be marking your calendar, there exist some parks that many people in Berlin and beyond have never heard or even seen much less visit. A walking tour guide can show you many attractions such as secret gardens, lakes which you might have not noticed or forests were you will be able to walk.
Safety and Convenience
Venturing into unknown territories is equally a little bit scary if you are a newbie in that city. One advantage of going for a walking tour, is that one doesn’t have to spend time thinking of directions or being lost. The guide will help you adhere to the path recommended and may offer help if required.
Heard Of Those Well Of Known Olmsted Green Spaces In Berlin
Now that you know the benefits of a walking tour guide, let’s explore some of the most popular green spaces in Berlin:
Tiergarten
Tiergarten can be described as an extensive area of a green zone located in middle of the capital of Germany, and frequently compared to New York Central Park. During the walk through its territory one can admire numerous decorative gardens, magnificent lakes, elaborate paths and other marvelous structures, to name a few, one might mention the Victory Column. A guide who will be accompanying you on your walking tour will therefore expound on some of these facts as well as actual landmarks as you tour this park.
Volkspark Friedrichshain
Volkspark Friedrichshain: is one of the oldest park in Berlin and it tried to combine nature and history. Among its green areas people can have a look at beautiful gardens, the garden of roses and even a beautiful high-fantasy fountain. Your guide will be able to tell you more about the history of the park, and how it has been valued by the community.
Grünewald Forest
If you are looking for the venue that will provide you with a quiet and quite secluded space as well as a possibility to get away from the noisy atmosphere of the city Grünewald Forest will surely meet your expectations. This huge wood land area contains signs for quiet strolls, beautiful lakes and including the Teufelsberg, a former listening point. Our guide will take you through the forest explaining what you need to know about the trees, animals and other tiny living organisms and the history behind the forest.
Information for a Berlin Stadtwanderung including How to Best Find and Experience Green Spaces
To ensure you make the most of your walking tour experience, keep the following tips in mind:
Comfortable Shoes
Travel in comfortable shoes best for easy walking and long-distance travel. Exploring the green spaces of Berlin usually means traversing it on foot, and you don’t want any issues with your feet.
Weather Awareness
Before you go for the tour check the climate of the area and then dress appropriately. It is always important to be prepared for climate changes so if the weather in Berlin is getting cold or it is raining you’ll know what to do and what to wear.
Stay Hydrated and Pack Snacks
It will be appreciated that walking tours can be tiring, particularly in warm conditions. Usually, it is recommended to have a small luxuries bag with you containing a reusable water bottle and some fruits or a snack.
Ask Questions
It is perfectly okay to ask questions to your walking tour guide. They are passionate everyday people who are glad to teach you what they know. Don’t hesitate to ask for other places of interest and things to do in Berlin as well!
Conclusion
Taking a walking tour guide of green areas of Berlin is one of the most exciting ways of exploring the city’s kaleidoscope of green spaces combined with a fun, educational and discoveries. No matter if you decide to go to Tiergarten, Volkspark Friedrichshain or Grünewald Forest, having a guide that will walk with you and explain not only the historical but also aesthetic potential of chosen places will only add to the experience.
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