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Last updated on 06/26/2026

The 10 best dog exercise areas in Berlin

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

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.

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