Day Trip

Bike tours instead of bus tours: Berlin on Bike starts in the courtyards of the Kulturbrauerei in Prenzlauer Berg, covering twelve to fifteen kilometers in three and a half hours, in groups of no more than thirteen people. Adults pay 35 Euros including rental bike and helmet, children up to eight years pay 9 Euros. Helmet and lock are included, e-bikes cost an additional 20 Euros.

On the northern shore of Schlachtensee in Zehlendorf lies one of Berlin's oldest excursion restaurants, founded in 1723, with a direct view of the water and a cuisine that combines Alpine classics, Berlin specialties, and fresh fish.

Raft rental with soul: In Woltersdorf on Lake Flakensee, directly on the city limits of Berlin, Flossleben rents out spacious, comfortably furnished rafts for day and multi-day tours through the Berlin-Brandenburg water network. Those who set off here exchange the big city noise for the Dahme, Spree and 1000 lakes.

In Charlottenburg, less than 200 meters from Witzlebenplatz, the Bootshaus Stella on Lietzensee is deliberately hidden in the park's greenery. The beer garden with a lake terrace is one of Berlin's most beautiful lakeside excursion restaurants.

The Scharmützelbob in Bad Saarow is Brandenburg's fastest family excursion destination right on Lake Scharmützel. Over a distance of almost one kilometer, young and old race through the Rauener Mountains, and those who haven't had enough after tobogganing will find further highlights for a fun family day with an indoor playground and gold panning facility.

In the heart of Charlottenburg, near Savignyplatz, a piece of the city transforms into a medieval adventure village. The "Sherwood Forest" playground on Knesebeckstraße focuses on fantasy over functionality, featuring Robin Hood, fairy tale figures, and an unparalleled climbing castle.

Located on Pichelssee in Spandau, Marina Base is Berlin's hub for raft and boat tours on the Havel, offering options for small groups as well as parties of up to 30 people. If you want to experience Berlin from the water, this is the place to be.

On the edge of Fritz-Schloß-Park in Moabit, the Moabiter Kinderhof is full of life: rabbits, a herb spiral, a wood workshop, and a newly opened playhouse built with sustainable timber make this adventure playground the greenest meeting point in the neighborhood.

In the heart of Pankow, on Florastraße, the "Zimmer 16" theatre is full of surprises: a cabaret stage where the improv theatre group "Im Freien Fall" performs completely freely and without a script every first Friday of the month. The audience decides what happens.

Geschlossen until July 2018 caused by reconstruction work. The work of the Fire Department Museum in Berlin ranges from fire protection of children to the history of the professional fire brigade in Berlin.

The Alte Pumpe (Old Pump) was once a pumping station; the restored piston pump now stands in the restaurant area and sparks questions at the breakfast table. On Sundays from 10 AM, there's a breakfast buffet, and the playground is right next door.

On Paul-Lincke-Ufer in Kreuzberg, directly on the Landwehrkanal, lies Berlin's most famous boules court. Free, gravel-paved, and always lively, it's a meeting point for the whole city on Sundays. Throwing boules has rarely been so relaxing.

At Seebad Friedrichshagen, the rafts from Floß und Los for six to twenty people are located on the Großer Müggelsee, ranging from the Explorer Raft with cabin and sun deck to the nine-meter-long City Raft. Almost all can be driven without a license, a round trip around the Müggelberge takes about four to six hours. A grill, camping toilet, and dishes can be booked additionally.

Located on Schlüterstraße in Charlottenburg, not far from Ku'damm, SETs has been winning over regulars and curious visitors alike for years. This modern café is known for relaxed brunching with creative cuisine that delights parents and relatives too.

A truly special wedding anniversary can be celebrated with a Candle Flight Dinner in a helicoptre of Air Service Berlin.

Right at Alexanderplatz in Mitte, time briefly stands still: The historic subway ride on the U5 lets travelers dive into the city's underground in vintage trains from the 1920s and 1930s.

The beautifully landscaped garden of the Glienicke Palace is the centrepiece of a unique man-made environment of culture and art.