
This dog exercise area is located in a beautiful mixed forest with Scots pines. Rather unknown, it's not too crowded even on weekends, allowing for relaxed walks.
Last updated on 06/26/2026
A dog's life in the big city is not always paradise, because leash rules and bare patches of ground quickly make the walk boring for two-legged and four-legged companions alike. In these ten areas the dog is allowed to run free without the owner risking a fine. The dog exercise area Stadtpark Spandau lies in a beautiful mixed forest and stays remarkably quiet even at the weekend. The Grunewald is home to the largest continuous exercise area in the city. At the Pichelswerder in Spandau there is even a beach where the dogs are allowed into the water, and the Nikolskoe area in Zehlendorf delights with a view of the Havel and the Pfaueninsel. Which area will become the new favourite spot for the two of you?
Yulia Veksler
For this list I went out with a dog and walked Berlin's exercise areas, from the Stadtpark Spandau through the Grunewald to the Pichelswerder with its dog beach. I paid attention to how much room there is to run free, how beautiful the surroundings are and how busy it gets at the weekend. Here are my recommendations for relaxed walks.

This dog exercise area is located in a beautiful mixed forest with Scots pines. Rather unknown, it's not too crowded even on weekends, allowing for relaxed walks.



Grunewald is home to Berlin's largest contiguous dog exercise area.



The Berlin Forestry Department and the Pankow District Office have created a very beautiful area for dogs here.



This beautiful excursion area leads along tree-lined paths with views of the lake landscape. There is a beach where dogs are allowed in the water.


On weekends, when other dog exercise areas in Berlin are quite crowded, this area is not yet as overrun. The area is also easily accessible in the rain.

This popular recreational area is beautifully situated. A great view of the Havel and Peacock Island, as well as a dog-friendly restaurant, attract many dog owners, especially on weekends.

This generously laid out dog exercise area offers an almost continuous off-leash zone for dogs. It is not too crowded here, as it is not very well known.


The area, predominantly wooded with conifers and birches, has little undergrowth, giving it a very well-maintained, almost park-like appearance. Many small hills provide a good overview.


This small but charming dog park is located in a gently hilly forest area, ideal for dog training.

The Kladow dog exercise area is a very beautiful area with a view of Groß Glienicker See. A large mixed forest provides shade in summer.