15 Locations
Equestrian sport has a following just outside Berlin, where riding schools and stables dot the green edges. From lessons to competitions, equestrian sport here connects the city to the countryside. This overview gathers Berlin locations for horse lovers.
Riding schools and stables around the outer districts and into Brandenburg offer lessons for all levels, hacking through forests and fields, and facilities for keeping horses. Competitions and shows draw riders and spectators, and some centres run pony sessions for children. It is a rewarding way to spend time away from the city bustle.
Browse the venues below to find equestrian sport around Berlin, from riding schools to competitions.
Kinderland Schorfheide in Eichhorst, about 30 kilometers northeast of Berlin, offers themed holiday camps in the middle of the UNESCO Schorfheide-Chorin Biosphere Reserve, with full board and pedagogical support, at prices that work for everyone.
The highlights at the Precise Resort Bad Saarow on Lake Scharmützelsee, are a year-round heated outdoor pool and a very large selection of spa treatments and a large Ayurveda area.
Domäne Dahlem was once a genuine manor and is now run as a big organic farm.
On Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, from 10 AM, Hoppegarten Racecourse invites you to the Colorful Easter Race!
Red strawberries, tractor ride, and over 60 attractions: Karls Adventure Village in Elstal near Wustermark, directly in Havelland, is probably the most famous family excursion destination in the Berlin 'Speckgürtel' (commuter belt). From the free petting zoo to the large indoor play area, the adventure farm turns a simple day trip to Brandenburg into a whole adventure camp.
Freizeitpark Lübars is a recreation park in the Northern district Berlin-Reinickendorf and a famous destination for a nature trip in the city of Berlin.
The ponies, wooly pigs and rabbits are certainly the main attractions for children at Tempelhof's ufaFabrik with its 1.600 square metres.
Where city kids suddenly groom ponies and sniff campfire air: The Groß Briesen Riding and Adventure Farm is located in the Hoher Fläming Nature Park, about an hour southwest of Berlin, and is one of the most beautiful excursion destinations in Brandenburg for families with children.
Ribbeck in Havelland is probably Brandenburg's most famous village: Known for Theodor Fontane's poem, the legendary pear tree, and a castle in the heart of the village. Those looking for a great excursion destination in Brandenburg with children will find history, nature, and coffee-cake happiness in a compact space.
At PSP Sportpark in Karlshorst, school children experience a birthday full of horses, action, and games. Here, there's not only riding and romping in the hay, but also classic birthday games and a delicious children's buffet – a great highlight day for all horse fans.
Enjoy the smell of freedom and nature while playing with some furry companions or going for a ride at the countryside outside of Berlin.
This kids' farm at the Luxemburger street in Berlin-Wedding has reopened under the name of "Kinderbunter Bauernhof".
In the Uckermark near Templin, one of Brandenburg's most popular family destinations awaits: EL DORADO, the Western town on Lake Röddelin. On seven hectares, everything revolves around cowboys, stunt shows, and a true Wild West spirit. Children can become part of the story here all day long.
In the heart of Löwenberger Land, just a stone's throw north of Berlin, lies the Nassenheide Camel Farm — where Brandenburg's expansive views meet real desert animals. Those who go camel riding here exchange city noise for a gentle sway between two humps.
Fluffy goatlings and baby rabbits can be petted at the Tierhof Alt Marzahn.