





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.
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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.






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.



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.







To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the garden park Britzer Garten, the Britzer Seeterrassen got a thorough makeover. The former Café am See underwent massive refurbishment and opened just in time for the summer season 2015 after one year of work.





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.





The perfect location for an autumnal photo shoot in the heart of Berlin is the natural reserve Natur-Park Schöneberger Südgelände, as an mysteriously overgrown area with train relics.








A breakfast in the Hofcafé at Mother Fourage in Zehlendorf is a little vacation from your day-to-day.




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.






Located in the Wilhelm Hallen in Reinickendorf, a former iron foundry with high ceilings and industrial charm, Ferro Canteen serves daily changing lunch dishes between 9 and 16 Euros. Honest food, clear ingredients, no frills, but all the more flavor.






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.






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.




The Kienbergpark, named after the Kienberg hill in Berlin-Hellersdorf, is a 60 hectare park with a 1.5 km long cable car.


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 black light miniature golf course will definitely colour up those gray fall days. Protected from the rain, you can combine playing a round of miniature golf with some miniature sightseeing.

Stand Up Paddling on the Havel, right in Spandau: The SUP Center Berlin on Eiswerder Island is the perfect place for anyone who wants to experience Berlin from the water in beautiful weather. Rentals, courses, yoga, and XXL boards make this spot the top choice for watersports activities in the capital.


Where Bar 25 once wrote Berlin club history, today the Kater Club stands on the Spree riverbank in Friedrichshain: an open-air club that has made the long weekend from Friday to Monday its principle.






The Dieselhaus is located at the Forum on Museum Island: a modern brewery built around a listed diesel engine, combining Bavarian beer culture with Berlin lightness. Freshly tapped Hofbräuhaus Traunstein beer, hearty cuisine, and space for almost 400 guests make it one of the most atmospheric public viewing locations for the 2026 World Cup.










Brandenburg's largest nature adventure park awaits just under 30 kilometers southwest of Berlin in Beelitz-Heilstätten: On 15 hectares of forest, young and old walk barefoot through mud, over pine cones and cold water. Here, families can experience pure nature, entirely without shoes.

Located on the site of a former dog biscuit factory in Rummelsburg, Sisyphos celebrates non-stop from Friday to Monday, combining techno and house with a labyrinthine outdoor area full of sand, a pond, and art installations.



Volkspark Humboldthain offers a picnic with a panoramic view of Berlin: the historical flak tower offers an unbeatable view of Germany's capital!




On the Landwehr Canal in Kreuzberg, the restaurant ship van Loon is permanently anchored in Urbanhafen, combining maritime ambiance with fresh fish specialties and seasonal cuisine. Diners here enjoy water views, fireplace warmth, and a sun deck.

Enjoying a nice walk along the river Havel is a nice way to spend an autumn day.

In the historic harbor at Märkisches Ufer in Mitte, a converted GDR cargo barge invites guests to a sharing dinner on the water with Asian tapas from bamboo steamers and cocktails named after Berlin bridges.


Just under 20 kilometers south of Berlin, in Großbeeren, Brandenburg, the Großbeeren Waterski Cableway pulls wakeboarders and waterski fans across an artificial lake at up to 30 km/h. The MAGIX Wake- & Leisure Park is one of the region's best-known waterski facilities, providing speed experiences for beginners and pros alike.


The Salon zur wilden Renate in Friedrichshain is far more than just a club – it resembles an intricate labyrinth in a former residential building. After its surprising salvation from closure at the end of 2025, this institution of Berlin's club culture remains preserved, continuing to invite to excessive nights across several lovingly decorated floors in 2026.




Bavarian coziness meets World Cup fever: The Hofbräu Wirtshaus in Berlin-Mitte transforms into one of the capital's loudest fan hot spots for the 2026 World Cup. If you want to experience the Germany match with a stein in hand and a real stadium atmosphere, this is the right place for you at Alexanderplatz.