17 Locations
Dog walking is a daily pleasure in Berlin, a green city with parks, forests and lakes made for four legged company. From quick strolls to long off lead rambles, dog walking here is easy and social. This overview gathers Berlin locations for a good walk with the dog.
Large parks like the Tiergarten, Tempelhofer Feld and Hasenheide welcome dogs, while designated off lead areas and the forests of Grunewald and Treptow give room to roam. Many cafes and bars are dog friendly, and the lakes offer summer swims. Dog schools and services add support for owners across the city.
Browse the venues below to find dog walking spots across Berlin, from city parks to forest trails.
In Marzahn, where dog training is rarely taken so seriously, CaniSozium relies on scientifically sound training for fear and aggression behaviors as well as rescue dogs. Here, even dogs that others have long given up on find their place.
The DogCoach Institute has been operating in Detmolder Straße in Wilmersdorf since 2002, offering: individual one-on-one training, courses from basic obedience to mantrailing, trainer education, and therapy dog teams. Founder Enrico Lombardi also conducts the temperament test for Berlin and Brandenburg.
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.
Berlin's first dog ice cream manufacturer is located in Marienfelde and produces frozen yogurt for four-legged friends: lactose-free, without added sugar, and in flavors from salmon to watermelon. The recipes were developed in collaboration with veterinarians.
The Relexa Hotel Berlin, also known as Relexa Hotel Stuttgarter Hof, is located in Kreuzberg, just a few minutes' walk from Potsdamer Platz. Those who want to explore Berlin with their dog will find one of the most consistently dog-friendly hotels in the capital here, accommodating their four-legged friend without surcharge and providing full amenities.
Dog boarding, dog daycare, and dog hotel all in one: Belloberlini on Potsdamer Straße in Berlin-Tiergarten offers professional care for four-legged friends of all ages and sizes, day and night, directly connected to an enclosed dog exercise area.
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.
In Volkspark Hasenheide, on the border between Neukölln and Kreuzberg, there is an enclosed dog garden exclusively for small dogs: a maximum of 35 cm tall, a maximum of 15 kilograms in weight. The dog garden "Kleine Feiglinge" (Little Cowards) offers puppies and small breeds the space they need without larger companions dominating the power play.
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.
Dream Job Pet Nanny: Sandra Schulze has turned her hobby into a profession and runs a dog daycare and a pet boarding house in Französisch-Buchholz. She also offers a dog walking service for stressed city dwellers.