22 Locations
Unwinding after a busy week is easy in Berlin, a city full of quiet parks, spas and calm cafés. From the greenery of Tiergarten to saunas in Charlottenburg and tea houses in Prenzlauer Berg, there are many ways to slow down.
This overview gathers Berlin locations made for unwinding, from wellness centres and massage studios to peaceful gardens and reading corners. Some focus on physical relaxation, others on a calm atmosphere far from the daily rush.
Browse the places below to find the right spot for unwinding in Berlin, compare offers and prices, and plan your break.
Berlin Boat Rental is the central booking platform for renting boats in Berlin, making motorboats, party boats, rafts, and houseboats comparable across the city on the Spree and Havel. Those who want to charter a boat in the capital will find the largest selection bundled here, advised by native Berliners with 16 years of experience on the water.
The Afternoon Tea and the Victorian Tea Time at Regent Berlin are exquisite and very British. In the Tea & Lobby Lounge of the 5 Star superior hotel Regent Berlin the tea is celebrated in style.
Family paradise in Berlin Prenzlauerberg: Enjoy coffee and cake while your children play safely in the playroom!
In the middle of the idyllic Müggelsee, the Finnfloat sauna raft floats as a retreat for relaxed bachelorette parties. Here you celebrate far from the city noise, surrounded by nature, and enjoy a Finnish sauna tradition with Prosecco and special wellness rituals directly on the water.
If you're looking for a co-working space in Friedrichshain that looks like more than just an open-plan office with a kettle, you'll sooner or later end up at werkhain. Located at Frankfurter Allee, this 1,400 m² former gym is packed with club DNA, art installations, and a real community.
The chic top floor yoga studio Yoga Sky in Kreuzberg offers courses for every situation! The studio wants to help those interested in yoga to find their own style.
Germany's only hotel spa of its kind is enthroned on the fifth floor of the Waldorf Astoria on Kurfürstendamm in Charlottenburg. Spanning 1,000 square meters, the Waldorf Astoria Spa combines French cosmetic tradition with Berlin grand hotel atmosphere. Those who check in here are unlikely to leave before evening.
A Christmas party in a floating restaurant in the middle of the Spree with a special chalet ambiance can also be booked in 2018 with the owners of Hauptstadtfloß as a private event.
In Friedrichshain, directly on Petersburger Straße, CIELA awaits with Korean-inspired Head Spa rituals for all who truly want to escape Berlin's daily grind. The studio combines scalp care with holistic relaxation, an Asian-influenced atmosphere, and a range of treatments that go far beyond the usual wellness routine.
At Sanft & Schön in Berlin-Mitte, you will receive holistic all-round care for your skin and soul using the latest technologies.
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 largest yoga room in the city can be found in Kreuzberg!
This playground in Berlin-Wedding was redesigned and now offers various climbing options and a water pump to play with on warmer days.
Try Asian soul food to lift your spirits at the restaurant Akemi in Prenzlauer Berg.
Many people who have a bad temper want to let out their frustrations somewhere.
The Gardens of the World in Berlin-Marzahn take visitors on a diverse journey through international garden cultures. Exotic plants, traditional landscape gardens, and well-designed play areas make the site a place where you can discover something new all year round and take a break from city life.
Amidst old building charm and neighborhood tranquility, the Lomi Lomi Sisters in Berlin-Weißensee bring a piece of Hawaii into Berlin's everyday life – not with ukuleles and flower leis, but with a massage.
The Gartenhaus Café Zehlendorf is unfortunately closed.
An evening at the „Las Olas“ will remind you of staying in beautiful Andalusia, the warmest part of Spain.
The sauna enthusiasts of Reinickendorf have been waiting for this: first, the swimming pool of Paracelsus Bad was renovated, then it was the sauna's turn. Now, the sauna shines in new splendour.
Massages and natural cosmetics under one roof - that's what you get at the Schönerie in Berlin Prenzlauer Berg.
Enjoyable drinks, light snacks, and an elegant atmosphere - after a stressful day, the Palermo Bar is the perfect place to unwind.