Forest Museum with Forest School

The Forest Museum with Forest School in Grunewald

The Forest Museum with Forest School is located on Königsweg in eastern Grunewald, on the site of a former tree nursery. From Grunewald S-Bahn station, a bus goes to the Grunewald stop, then it’s a short walk. The Forest School has existed since 1973, making it one of the city’s oldest green learning sites; it started as a forest exhibition in Grunewald Hunting Lodge. It is run by the Schutzgemeinschaft Deutscher Wald, Berlin State Association, supported by the Berliner Forsten and managed by forest educator Katrin Berlitz. With 1.00 Euro for children aged three and over and 1.50 Euro for adults, the house is one of the city’s most affordable museums.

Tactile Boxes Inside, Barefoot Path Outside

The exhibition rooms focus on the forest ecosystem, presented with animal specimens, display boards, and hands-on exhibits. Children can sniff scents, match bird calls, and discover what’s hidden in the tactile boxes. Right next door is the forest garden with play and discovery stations, and beyond that, the forest itself begins. During the Forest Experience Days for primary school classes and kindergarten groups, the program starts in the museum and then moves outdoors, where magnifying cups, binoculars, and field guides are used. Additionally, there are themed days, guided hikes, and a forest holiday week, where schoolchildren spend an entire week in nature. Groups must register in advance; individuals can visit without registration.