Zehlendorf

A highlight of the Christmas season is the Zehlendorf Christmas Market, which invites you to romantic ice skating rounds under trees with its own ice rink.

Crete in Zehlendorf: The Greek restaurant Der Kretaner on Riemeisterstraße in Berlin stands for Mediterranean cuisine far beyond taverna clichés. Cretan specialties, a sophisticated ambiance in a Bauhaus villa, and genuine hospitality make this southwest part of the city a culinary destination with a travel-like character.

Since 2004, Master Beautician and PMU Expert Magdalini Tseliou has been running her studio in Steglitz-Zehlendorf, bringing over 30 years of experience to every treatment. CosMedics® stands for medical cosmetics with high-quality active ingredient care and advanced technology such as HydraFacial, SkinPen Microneedling, and Microdermabrasion.

The Grunewald toboggan hill on Onkel-Tom-Straße is the only hill on this list that is not a rubble hill: it belongs to an ice-age meltwater channel and is located in Fischtalpark, a garden monument from 1925. The first fifty meters or so are steep, while the lower section becomes wider and flatter, making it suitable even for small children.

QT Beauty in Berlin-Schmargendorf is a well-maintained beauty salon on Breite Straße, combining nail studio, cosmetics, and wellness under one roof. The ambiance of cream tones, rose-colored furniture, and wooden accents makes all the difference.

Located on the charming Mexikoplatz in Zehlendorf, Eiscafé La Piazza is one of the most enduring addresses for homemade Italian gelato in southwest Berlin. Original recipes, a spacious terrace, and its proximity to Schlachtensee make a visit more than just an ice cream break.

With 41 hectares, Schlachtensee is the largest lake in the Grunewald lake chain and is one of Berlin's bathing lakes with officially excellent water quality. The entire undeveloped shore is considered a bathing area; Paul-Ernst-Park adjoins the south shore. A seven-kilometer-long lakeside path connects the shady coves. Swimming is free, dogs are not allowed.

In tranquil Zehlendorf, near Schlachtensee, naturopath Dagmar Bengen welcomes guests seeking true deep relaxation to her natural health practice "Heilsame Massage". The offerings range from Hot Stone to Lomi Lomi Nui and Ayurveda massage, making the practice one of the most versatile massage addresses in Berlin's southwest.

In the southwest of Berlin, in the Dahlem district, lies an active organic farm that is also an open-air museum. Domäne Dahlem combines agriculture, animal husbandry, and cultural history on a historic manor – and offers a packed hands-on program for families and children during the Easter holidays.

On Teltower Damm in Zehlendorf, EZGS dog sports train at a club level: agility, obedience, dog sports competition, and recreational sports, open to all breeds and mixed breeds. Entry is possible with a 10-session pass or a guest membership.