181 Locations
Outdoor life flourishes in Berlin, a green city of parks, lakes, rivers and forests. From swimming and cycling to beer gardens and open-air clubs, outdoor activities fill the warmer months and draw people into the fresh air all year round.
This overview gathers Berlin locations for the outdoor, from parks and lidos to rooftop bars, gardens and sports grounds. Some focus on active pursuits like hiking and watersports, others on relaxing, dining and events under the sky.
Browse the places below to find the best outdoor activities in Berlin, compare options and prices, and plan your visit.
The Waldbühne is located in a hollow on the Murellenberg in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf and accommodates 22,290 guests on terraced seating, modeled after Epidauros. Concerts have been held here since 1962, and under a tent roof since 1982. In 2026, Nick Cave, the Pet Shop Boys, and Gianna Nannini performed. Among Berlin's open-air concert venues, it is the largest.
Volkspark Friedrichshain with its 49 hectares of space offers lots of places by the water or on a lush green top enjoy a family picnic or a romantic tête-à-tête under open skies.
The Neukölln weekly market at Maybachufer, with up to 180 stalls, is one of Berlin's largest weekly markets and is located on the Landwehrkanal. Turkish and Arab traders sell fruit, vegetables, olives, and sheep cheese by the crate, alongside organic stalls from Brandenburg and fresh Gözleme. For weekly shopping in Neukölln, this means a wide selection for little money.
The Parkbühne Wuhlheide is located in Volkspark Wuhlheide in Oberschöneweide, built in 1951 for the World Festival of Youth and a garden monument since 1990. With around 17,000 standing places, it is Berlin's second-largest open-air stage after the Waldbühne. In 2026, The Cure played three sold-out evenings and Kraftklub played two. Open-air concerts take place here among old trees.
Every year, the Britzer Garten in Neukölln ushers in the Easter holidays with one of Berlin's most beautiful Easter bonfires. At Rodelberg, fire acrobatics, live music, and a family atmosphere combine to create an atmospheric start to the season in the green.
The barbecue area at Columbiadamm begins approximately 300 meters behind the park entrance on the north side of Tempelhofer Feld. You barbecue with your own equipment, at least 25 centimeters above the ground; gas grills are prohibited throughout the entire field. Those who want to barbecue in a park in Berlin without prior booking will find by far the largest area in the city here.
The Seestar of Britz is located in the Britzer Garten and serves breakfast on slightly elevated terraces directly over the lake. The building itself is an earth-mound structure by architect Engelbert Kremser, completed in 1985 for the Federal Garden Show. For breakfast in the green, this means: first through the park, then scrambled eggs with a view of the water.
Very green, very well taken care of and beautifully landscaped - these are just some of the qualities recommending Schlosspark Biesdorf as the ideal picnic location.
On the former Tempelhof marshalling yard, where the last train rolled in 1952, birches now grow between the tracks. The steam locomotive 50 3707, the water tower from 1927, and a 600-meter-long steel walkway provide strong motifs in Natur-Park Schöneberger Südgelände. For autumn photos in Berlin, this means: industrial culture amidst colorful foliage for 1 Euro entry.
Right on the Great Wannsee and at the edge of the Grunewald forest: The Wannseeterrassen in Zehlendorf is one of Berlin's most famous excursion restaurants, with lake views, a spacious terrace, and cuisine blending German and French traditions.
Hofcafé Berlin and Feine Kost bei Mutter Fourage is located on a over one hundred year old farm in Wannsee, between a nursery, florist, and gallery. Breakfast is served outdoors in the courtyard or in the heated Winterpalais. The menu ranges from a croissant for 4.50 Euros to a large salmon platter. For breakfast in the countryside, this is the most rural address in the city.
Monbijoupark is the last public barbecue area in the Mitte district: a small, signposted lawn near Oranienburger Straße, opposite Museum Island and within sight of the Bode Museum and New Synagogue. No registration or fees are required; bring your own grill. The central location for barbecuing in the park comes with the need for an early arrival.
Right on the Spree in Treptow, Berlin dances as long as the sun shines. ELSE is the seasonal open-air counterpart of Salon zur Wilden Renate, offering house and techno on wooden floorboards with a view of the water.
Ferro Canteen is located in the Wilhelm Hallen in Reinickendorf, a former iron foundry with high ceilings and plenty of industrial charm. From Monday to Friday, the kitchen prepares a weekly changing lunch menu, which daily includes a soup and several main courses, always offering a vegetarian and a vegan option, as well as fish or meat. Homemade sourdough bread with butter is also served.
The KRAFT Runners meet every Tuesday at 7 PM at KORNER, Linienstraße 106 in Mitte, for a joint interval training. Running along is free and possible without prior registration, regardless of whether you have a beginner's pace or competitive experience.
The Zenner Beer and Wine Garden in Alt-Treptow is one of Berlin's oldest and largest beer gardens, located directly on the Spree River in Treptower Park. Classic beer garden culture meets a contemporary drink and food menu here, with views of the Island of Youth.
The Berlin Müggelturm stands on the Kleiner Müggelberg in Köpenick. 126 steps lead to the platform at a height of approximately 30 meters. From there, the view extends over Lake Müggelsee and the Dahme, reaching up to 60 kilometers on a clear day. For an autumn excursion in Berlin, this means the colorful forests of the Müggelberge lie directly at your feet.
The Olympic Stadium in Westend was opened in 1936 according to plans by Werner March and has been a listed building since 1966. For football matches, it holds 74,475 seats; for concerts with the interior space in use, significantly more: Metallica attracted over 94,000 guests in 2026, a new house record. For open-air concerts in Berlin, this is the stage for major tours.
Right next to the Oberbaumbrücke in Kreuzberg, this small, charming houseboat adventure on the Spree begins. Wasserkutsche stands for handcrafted wooden boats with electric motors, personal service, and the most authentic way to discover Berlin from the water.
Anyone looking for Israeli street food in Kreuzberg that goes far beyond the cliché will sooner or later end up at Erkelenzdamm. Golda delux has established itself there as a quiet go-to place for arguably the best Sabich in Berlin - plant-based, precise, and with a true signature.
The Kienbergpark, named after the Kienberg hill in Berlin-Hellersdorf, is a 60 hectare park with a 1.5 km long cable car.
In Tiergarten, right by the water: The Café am Neuen See is one of Berlin's most famous excursion destinations. Beer garden, restaurant, and boat rental are located here under old trees, and it's open all year round.
Moored on the Spree in the middle of Tiergarten, on the Helgoländer Ufer, the PATIO restaurant ship combines sophisticated fine dining with the unique sensation of gently swaying on the water during dinner. Three decks, a crackling fireplace in winter, an open terrace in summer: This is high-level Berlin water-restaurant culture.
The weekly and organic market at Boxhagener Platz, with 80 to 100 stalls, is the largest weekly market in Friedrichshain. Organic vegetables from Brandenburg, fresh tofu, cold-pressed oils, cheese, and locally smoked fish are offered alongside street food from Lángos to Falafel. For this weekly market in Berlin-Friedrichshain, it means: weekly shopping and breakfast in one place.
Right next to Teufelsberg in Grunewald lies Drachenberg, a 99-meter high rubble hill with a treeless plateau, where kites of all sizes take to the wind in autumn. 280 steps lead up from Teufelsseechaussee, admission is free. For autumn activities in Berlin, the rule here is: no branches in the string and a view all the way to the TV Tower.