11 Locations
The Volkspark, or public park, is a Berlin institution, a generous green space open to all. From vast lawns to lakes and rose gardens, a public park here is where the city comes to relax. This overview gathers Berlin locations for green days out.
The Volkspark Friedrichshain, the Hasenheide and the Volkspark Rehberge offer playgrounds, sports grounds, open air cinema and shady woods, drawing picnickers, joggers and families. Many host events and beer gardens in summer, and their lawns fill the moment the sun appears. They are the free, democratic heart of the city's outdoor life.
Browse the venues below to find a public park across Berlin, from vast lawns to rose gardens.
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.
Brauhaus Südstern is history; since May 2026, SUUUD Brewery has been located on Hasenheide. Brewing continues on-site: six house-brewed varieties, from Pilsner with Saaz hops to Session IPA, half-liter starting from 5.50 Euros. The beer garden overlooks Volkspark Hasenheide, with live music and comedy on stage. No other brewery in Berlin is this young.
Spacious, clean relaxing greens, a romantic pond with swans swimming on it, the famous Märchenbrunnen (Fairy Tale Fountain) and lots of clam spots for lovers and families alike make the the 49 hectares of Volkspark Friedrichshain the ideal picnic location!
Lots of water, lots of green – with an area of 210 hectares Großer Tiergarten is Berlin's second biggest park.
On the meadow in Neuer Hain, there are 46 numbered stone slabs, increased from 30 in 2024, each for a maximum of ten people. Bookings are made online in advance, and on-site, the kiosk issues a grilling token against a deposit. This makes Volkspark Friedrichshain the only grilling area in Berlin where you can secure a fixed spot instead of searching for one.
Where Little Red Riding Hood meets the Frog Prince and the water splashes in four cascades: The Fairy Tale Fountain in the heart of Friedrichshain is Berlin's most romantic open-air setting for a first date. Since 1913, the neo-baroque fountain complex has been a protected monument and still captivates people today.
In the heart of Friedrichshain lies one of Berlin's most popular dog parks – and it's long been more than just an exercise area for four-legged friends. Anyone who walks their dog daily knows: The best acquaintances aren't made via an app, but at the dog park's fence.
For its birthday children, Volkspark Potsdam offers a lot of fun in the green - from cooking, to soccer and climbing, to great games on the beach.
The jogging track through Volkspark Jungfernheide starts at the entrance of the public bathing beach.
Lots of water, lots of green – with an area of 210 hectares Großer Tiergarten is Berlin's second biggest park.
You will be surprised to find a nice landscape of forests, parks and lakes, which joggers frequently use, in the heart of Berlin-Wedding.