Recreation

At Buckower Damm in Neukölln, Charme d’Orient combines oriental decor with massages, natural cosmetics, and plenty of tranquility. An afternoon there feels like a short trip, with Britzer Garden right next door.

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.

In Liquidrom in Berlin-Kreuzberg, you glide through a futuristic, darkened dome hall in 36-degree warm salt water and spherical beats. A day spa with sound, style, and sauna - in the heart of Berlin, but like on another planet.

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.

At Hugenottenplatz in Berlin Pankow, the Vital One Health and Figure Studio combines classic fitness training with certified rehabilitation sport and nutritional counseling. Those who train here don't get an anonymous large studio, but rather genuine, individual support in a familiar atmosphere.

Spanning 90 hectares in southern Neukölln, Britzer Garten offers everything you'd leave Berlin for on a beautiful day, without actually leaving the city: blooming theme gardens, an artificially created lake, expansive sunbathing lawns, and a lively event program that carries through the entire summer.

NaturTherme Templin is the "small sea of Uckermark". Located about 80 kilometers north of Berlin, it draws real thermal brine water from a depth of 1,650 meters and combines bathing pleasure, sauna culture, and wellness under one roof. There are also plenty of offers for children for water play and fun.

In the municipality of Krausnick, about 60 kilometers south of Berlin, a whole piece of the South Seas slumbers under a gigantic dome. Tropical Islands is considered Europe's largest tropical holiday world and attracts families and wellness lovers alike with warm sand, an artificially created rainforest, and an extensive sauna landscape.

The family-friendly Landhotel Burg in the Spreewald area has an ample spa area with sauna, pool and hamam. And while mommy and daddy relax in the spa and unwind, the kids can run wild in the hotel playground or enjoy the petting zoo.

The Stralau Spree Promenade in Friedrichshain is an almost three-kilometer long circular path around one of Berlin's least-known peninsulas. Between the Spree and Rummelsburg Lake, silence, reeds, houseboats, and a panorama await, allowing you to forget the city for a moment.

Wellnest brings its private day spa concept to Schöneberg: In the heritage-protected RAW Tempelhof, around 2,500 square meters will house 20 so-called 'nests', which are fully self-contained spa suites with a whirlpool, sauna, and experience shower. No hustle and bustle, no prying eyes, just your own personal timeout.

Only accessible via the old Abteibrücke bridge: The Island of Youth in Alt-Treptow offers a green escape from the asphalt. A beer garden, boat rental, and an evening cultural program turn this small Spree island into a holiday destination without having to leave.

At Savignyplatz in Charlottenburg, Die Stulle has stood for over a decade for what a good breakfast can deliver: seasonal ingredients from the region, creatively topped sandwiches on real sourdough bread, and a cozy atmosphere that gently brings even the worst hangover to its knees.

When Berlin has celebrated, Inanna Wellness in Berlin-Mitte knows the answer: The Spaceplus® Vitamin Infusion directly supplies the body intravenously with micronutrients, electrolytes, and vitamins that a wild night has depleted. Medical precision meets the calmest ambiance just a few steps from Gendarmenmarkt.

The Lausitztherme Wonnemar in Bad Liebenwerda is the wellness center of the southern Lower Lusatia, combining a fun pool, mineral forum, and sauna world under one roof. After an extensive renovation for approximately 18 million Euros, it presents itself today more spacious, peaceful, and versatile than ever before.

Located in the heart of Prenzlauer Berg, just a three-minute walk from Hufelandstraße subway station, the name OR Natural Balance Massage Studio represents more than just relaxation: OR means "Light" in Hebrew, and the studio lives up to its name. Holistic massages that address both body and mind equally make this bright, tranquil studio one of Berlin's most exciting massage destinations.

The Fontane Therme in Neuruppin is Brandenburg's most renowned wellness destination directly on Lake Ruppin. With Germany's largest floating lake sauna, certified healing water, and an expansive spa area, it combines genuine natural scenery with a well-conceived thermal spa concept.

In Charlottenburg, the naturopathic practice body and soul massages berlin - Eva Dieban offers an address that goes far beyond the usual wellness services. Naturopath Eva Dieban combines holistic and medical massages with Lomi Lomi Nui, aromatherapy massages, and Bach flower consultations to create a treatment that addresses both body and mind.

BunBo – The BungalowBoat is Brandenburg's leading provider of floating holiday homes on the waterways around Berlin. At five locations, including Zernsdorf south of the capital and Plaue near the Havel river, city life can be exchanged for a fireplace, hammock, and water views – all without a boat license.

Berlin's most famous shipping line, Stern und Kreisschiffahrt, embarks from Greenwichpromenade in Reinickendorf into the northern island world, bringing passengers relaxing cruises across Tegeler See, the Upper Havel Lakes, and far into the Berlin countryside on sunny days. Few excursions showcase the city as serenely and expansively as this one.

The Fläming Therme Luckenwalde, located about 50 kilometers south of Berlin, has been Brandenburg's down-to-earth answer to wellness and bathing fun since 2000: a versatile sauna landscape, adventure pools, and an atmosphere that works equally well for families and adults.

Those who want to discover Berlin and Brandenburg from the water will find the perfect fleet in Niederlehme near Königs Wusterhausen: Nautilus Houseboat Charter rents modern designer houseboats, most of which are license-free, with panoramic glazing and a spacious terrace for up to six people.

For those who want to get out into nature when the weather is nice, without having to leave Berlin behind for hours, Dahlwitz-Hoppegarten is the perfect place. The Lucky Horse Ranch Mönchsheim on the eastern outskirts of the city offers genuine country life with horses, spaciousness, and a warmth not found in the city.

In Tiergarten, just a few steps from Potsdamer Platz, the Felleshus unites the embassies of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden under a copper band. Inside, Smørrebrød, jazz, and changing exhibitions await, all without a plane ticket.

Located directly on Lindenstraße in Köpenick, ALS Boat Rental offers motorboats, houseboats, rafts, and canoes ready to explore Berlin's waters. Enjoy a license-free journey on the Dahme, Müggelspree, or Müggelsee: Your easy start into Berlin's water life begins here.