Sledding Hill in Viktoriapark
At 66 meters, Kreuzberg in Viktoriapark is Berlin's highest inner-city elevation, rising 32 meters above the glacial valley. At its summit stands Schinkel's cast-iron National Monument from 1821, a 24-meter artificial waterfall cascades down its northern side, and the toboggan run, with its varying slopes, faces Methfesselstraße.
A Real Mountain with Schinkel Monument and Waterfall
Viktoriapark is one of the few places on this list where there truly is a mountain, not just an artificial pile of rubble. Kreuzberg belongs to the Tempelhofer Berge on the northern edge of the Teltow plateau; its steep northern slope was eroded by meltwaters that flowed into the glacial valley during the last ice age. At 66 meters above sea level and 32 meters above the adjacent valley, it is the highest inner-city elevation in the city. Formerly called Runder Berg, Tempelhofer Berg, or Götzens Berg, it received its current name in 1821 when the National Monument for the Wars of Liberation was inaugurated at its summit. Designed by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, it stands 18.83 meters tall, weighs around 200 tons, is made entirely of cast iron, and features twelve genii, one for each battle, by Christian Daniel Rauch, Friedrich Tieck, and Ludwig Wichmann. Hermann Mächtig laid out the surrounding park between 1888 and 1894, and in 1980, it became the first green space in Berlin to be fully designated a protected monument.
Tobogganing between Wolfsschlucht, Vineyard and Animal Enclosure
The toboggan run in Viktoriapark faces Methfesselstraße and has various slopes, so both beginners and experienced sledders can find something suitable. The descent is not long, but it is located in the middle of the city and is therefore well-frequented. It is not supervised, and tobogganing is at your own risk. Right next to it begins the Wolfsschlucht (Wolf’s Gorge), a forested rocky gorge through which the artificial waterfall cascades: decided in 1891, built from granite and limestone with rocks from the Giant Mountains, a 24-meter height difference, and about 13,000 liters per minute are pumped up Kreuzberg for it. The first public test run was on October 14, 1893. On the north side, grapevines have been growing again since the 1970s, their grapes are not sold but given away; a second small vineyard on Methfesselstraße has existed since 1968 and yields around 600 bottles a year. Additionally, there is a rose garden on Mehringdamm, an animal enclosure with goats, rabbits, and guinea pigs, which has been there since 1925, a playground in the western part, and the Golgatha beer garden, which has been located on the hill since 1977.
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Admission
Viktoriapark is freely accessible, tobogganing costs nothing.
Height
66 meters above sea level and 32 meters above the adjacent glacial valley. This makes Kreuzberg Berlin's highest inner-city elevation.
The Slope
The toboggan run faces Methfesselstraße and has varying slopes, so both beginners and experienced sledders can find something suitable. The descent is shorter than on the large rubble hills.
Safety
Not a supervised facility; use is at your own risk. Due to its central location, the slope is well-frequented when there's snow.
Not a Rubble Hill
Kreuzberg belongs to the Tempelhofer Berge on the northern edge of the Teltow plateau. Its steep northern slope was eroded by meltwaters from the last ice age.
National Monument
The National Monument for the Wars of Liberation by Karl Friedrich Schinkel was inaugurated in 1821, is 18.83 meters high, weighs around 200 tons, and is made entirely of cast iron. Twelve genii represent one battle each.
Waterfall
The artificial waterfall in the Wolfsschlucht (Wolf's Gorge) overcomes a 24-meter height difference; approximately 13,000 liters per minute are pumped up for it. The first public test run was on October 14, 1893.
Vineyards
On the north side, grapevines have been growing since the 1970s; the grapes are given away. A second vineyard on Methfesselstraße has existed since 1968 and yields about 600 bottles annually.
Animal Enclosure
Goats, rabbits, and guinea pigs have lived in the park since 1925.
For Children
A playground with wooden climbing equipment is located in the western part, along with sunbathing lawns, a small pond, and a sports field.
Refreshments
A large beer garden is located at the Dudenstraße entrance; the Golgatha beer garden has existed since 1977.
Transport and Contact
The U6 subway station Platz der Luftbrücke is about half a kilometer away; bus line 140 stops at Kreuzberg Wasserfall, Viktoriapark, and Monumentenstraße. Katzbachstraße 1, 10965 Berlin.
Opening Hours
- Täglich: Open 24h
Address
Katzbachstraße 1, 10965 Berlin, Deutschland
