Wasserspielplatz an der Blütenachse

A mountain spring and controllable streams in Britzer Garten

The Blütenachse entrance leads into Britzer Garten, which was created in 1985 for the Federal Horticultural Show based on a design by landscape architect Wolfgang Miller. The artificial lake in the center is ten hectares in size, and the three surrounding hills reach up to 63 meters above sea level. The water playground is designed as a rock landscape: Water emerges from a mountain spring and then flows in small streams through the area. The real charm lies in the weirs and sluice gates, with which children can determine, dam, and redirect the course of the streams themselves – a play principle that does not exist in this form at any other water area in the city. The rocks themselves invite climbing and exploring, and there is also a small, knee-deep basin and fountains that create fine water mist. Within walking distance are the Milchbar directly next to the water area, the Lehmdorf playground, a café by the lake, and the circular path around the shore. The park railway stops at stations near the main entrances.

The 2024 Water Labyrinth and what makes the place special

Next to the Milchbar, a water labyrinth was opened in 2024, which has significantly expanded the facility. It consists of five circles, is 14.5 meters wide, and works with floor-level nozzles. It is controlled via push-buttons, which are installed both at ground level and in an elevated position so that children in wheelchairs can also reach them. The fountains are graded: one meter high in the outer circles, and one and a half meters in the inner ones. While the area was previously designed primarily for toddlers, the labyrinth opens it up for older children and children with disabilities. The water here runs in a closed circulation system, is filtered multiple times, and treated with chlorine, among other things; incompatibilities and allergies are explicitly pointed out. Britzer Garten charges admission – adults pay 5 Euros, reduced 2.50 Euros, the annual pass is 40 Euros and is also valid for the Gardens of the World. Payment at the ticket machines, including the one at Blütenachse, is by card only. Dogs and bicycles are not allowed in the park.