Outdoor

Peacock Island in the Havel near Wannsee is only accessible by ferry, a connection that has existed since 1821. On 67 hectares of UNESCO World Heritage, there are around 400 old oak trees, the white pleasure palace from 1794, and Berlin's oldest rose garden, with peacocks roaming freely in between. As an autumn excursion in Berlin, this means: golden foliage, water all around, and hardly any traffic noise.

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.

On the Rummelsburger Bucht in Lichtenberg, right on the Spree riverbank, Hafenküche combines seasonal cuisine with real water views - from breakfast and lunch to dinner.

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.

Sicilian hospitality on the Havel bank: The harbor restaurant Da Peppe in Spandau-Wilhelmstadt is located directly at the Scharfe Lanke marina and serves Italian cuisine with beach chairs, loungers, and water views.

Those who want to escape everyday life on four wheels and at full throttle south of Berlin should head to the Teltow-Fläming district. In Zossen OT Wünsdorf, QUADraTOUR Mathias Tauchnitz has been sending adrenaline junkies on guided quad tours through Brandenburg's forests, fields, and off-road trails for over 20 years.

Anyone who wants to experience a real safari adventure with children will find one of the region's most charming destinations in Nedlitz near Gommern: Straußenland Nedlitz. On five hectares of pasture, the world's largest birds live here and can be petted, fed, and admired.

Plänterwald is a forest on the banks of the river Spree in Berlin-Treptow and home to the former amusement park Spreepark.

The Werderaner Tannenhof in Werder (Havel) is an adventure farm on a 60-hectare fir tree plantation, attracting families from Berlin and Brandenburg year-round with animals, sports, and seasonal events in the forest. From a petting zoo to alpaca hikes and a mini-golf course among fir trees: there's something for every age here.

Where Little Red Riding Hood meets Rapunzel and Hansel and Gretel look out from the climbing frame: The Fairy Tale Playground in Schulenburgpark in Neukölln is Berlin's most magical adventure playground, designed around the world of the Brothers Grimm. Imagination and the urge to move are brought together here on a generous area.

A day trip combined with a picnic is a visit to Pfaueninsel ("Peacock Island") in Berlin. Here you can enjoy your picnic surrounded by the name-giving peacocks but also other animals, water buffaloes for example.

You will see that a bike tour through Marzahn-Hellersdorf in the Eastern part of Berlin is probably way more green than you would expect it to be and includes a stop at the castle Schloss Biesdorf.

Hidden in the middle of Bäkepark in Steglitz is one of Berlin's most beautiful playgrounds: around 3,000 square meters of Africa and adventure, right by the Teltow Canal. Wooden giraffes, zebras, and palm trees create a jungle atmosphere, while climbing towers, zip lines, and hammocks do the rest.

On Lychener Straße at Helmholtzplatz, Tres Tapas serves traditional Spanish cuisine with lava stone grill, cocktails, and a decent wine selection.

Ritter Butzke in Berlin-Kreuzberg is one of the most established venues for electronic dance music, located in the historic halls of a former fittings factory on Moritzplatz. With its lovingly decorated floors, a spacious courtyard, and a consistently solid line-up of techno and tech-house, the club offers a relaxed yet intense party atmosphere.

Hidden on Lohmühleninsel at Schleusenufer, the ŒLGARTEN combines a beer garden under old trees with a marble bar and club area, from after-work drinks until deep into the night.

Gleisdreieck Park in Kreuzberg is more than just a playground. Multiple play areas, a nature exploration space, and the legendary 'Stangenwald' (pole forest) make this expansive green area one of the most versatile play spaces in the city.

In the heart of the silent green cultural quarter in Wedding, Mars Küche & Bar serves freshly cooked lunch daily at remarkably fair prices. Organic cuisine with a regional focus, a light-flooded hall, and views of the old Gerichtsstraße cemetery make a lunch break here something special.

Cafe Holzmarktperle is the sunny heart of the artist quarter Holzmarkt 25 in Friedrichshain, directly on the Spree riverbank. Those who grab their coffee here sit on a green square between creativity and a view of the Spree, with self-roasted beans in their cup and vegan cake on the table.

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.

For 25 years, Restaurant Schoenbrunn in Volkspark Friedrichshain has offered one of Berlin's most beautiful breakfast spots. Nestled in greenery, with a view of the pond in Volkspark Friedrichshain, the Austrian restaurant serves original breakfast variations ranging from classic pancakes to avocado Benedict and salmon breakfast.

In Marzahn, where prefabricated buildings meet expansive green spaces, lies Berlin's green world tour: The Gardens of the World combine over 20 international theme gardens across 43 hectares, a hovering cable car over the Kienberg, and open-air concerts for up to 5,000 visitors.

The traditional Kaffeehaus Zeltinger in green Frohnau offers breakfast all day long.