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The Pfaueninsel is one of Berlin's most romantic spots, a peaceful island in the Havel reached by a short ferry ride. A UNESCO listed landscape park, the Pfaueninsel is home to roaming peacocks, a fairy tale palace and rare trees. This overview gathers Berlin locations around the island.
Cars are banned, so the island stays wonderfully quiet, its meadows and woods dotted with follies and a white palace built for a Prussian king. Peacocks wander freely, and the Havel views and shady paths make it a favourite for a gentle day out. The nearby Wannsee area adds beaches and boat trips.
Browse the venues below to explore the Pfaueninsel and its surroundings.
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.
A few minutes by ferry, and Berlin is gone. Peacock Island in the Havel is car-free, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and can only be reached by boat. Peacocks roam freely among 400 ancient oaks, and in their midst stands a white pleasure palace from 1794. For a marriage proposal, this is a rare case of a backdrop you don't have to book.
Peacock Island in the Havel is a UNESCO World Heritage site and can only be reached by ferry, which costs 6 Euros and includes admission. Peter Joseph Lenné designed the landscape park from 1821; around 400 old oak trees stand on 67 hectares. The park rules are strict: paths must not be left, dogs, bicycles, and barbecues must be left at home.
Right by the ferry terminal to Pfaueninsel, nestled between the Havel River and old trees, lies one of the most atmospheric excursion restaurants in Zehlendorf's southwest. The listed tavern captivates with its green inner courtyard, homemade cuisine, and expansive views over the river landscape.
A 1841 forester's lodge directly on the Havel riverbank, accessible only on foot through the forest: The Historic Inn Moorlake serves Berlin classics where the Prussian court once made a stop.