Water

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

Bad Saarow is a mud spa and recognised health resort in the south of Berlin, directly on Lake Scharmützelsee, which offers a wide range of recreational opportunities.

If you want to celebrate a truly romantic wedding by the water, then Gästehaus Blumenfisch on the banks of Wannsee is your place to tie the knot.

Easter on the Water: The restaurant ship Patio in Moabit transforms spring on the Spree into a multi-course asparagus menu, combining regional seasonal cuisine with a direct view of the Bärenbrücke. On April 5th and 6th, 2026, lamb, Beelitz asparagus, and a French touch will be celebrated here.

In the heart of Köpenick, on the Palace Island directly on the Dahme river, the Schlosscafé Köpenick combines baroque architecture with upscale gastronomy. Those who host their Christmas party here get a historic ambiance, water views, and a tailor-made festive menu all in one.

A large area for running, playing and cooling down is the splash pool on Boxhagener Platz.

Just an hour's drive from Berlin, in the Hoher Fläming region, Bad Belzig is home to one of Brandenburg's most remarkable thermal spa landscapes. The SteinTherme draws its healing power from iodine-rich thermal brine, gushing from a depth of 775 meters, bringing body and mind to a tranquility not found in the city.

The Aquarium Berlin showcases a fascinating variety of fish, reptiles, and insects in a historical setting. In autumn, it transports visitors to mysterious underwater worlds and tropical habitats, far away from the grey everyday life of Berlin.

Anchored in Friedrichshain, in the middle of the Spree, the Hauptstadtfloß transforms into a floating alpine hut: sheepskins, deer antlers, and a crackling fireplace make the Winterfloß's cozy hut atmosphere arguably Berlin's most rustic Christmas party location.

The family-run country house Landhaus Himmelpfort at the Haussee in Brandenburg is centered in a big garden with private access to the lake and its own boat rental.

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.

The water playground of Britzer Garten is a small landscaped area with rocks, a murmuring stream and flood gates.

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.

Located directly on the Greenwich promenade in Tegel, the Tegeler Seeterrassen are among Berlin's most beautiful waterfront restaurants. The view over Lake Tegel, the spacious sun terrace, and a seasonally changing cuisine make this place a recommendation far beyond the north of the city.

The large, flat pool - directly on Friedrichshain's Forckenbeckplatz - really is a splashing paradise for children.

Far out in Köpenick, right on the banks of the Dahme, the Köpenicker Seeterrassen serve regional cuisine with a view of the Palace Island. This waterside restaurant is one of Berlin's most beautiful waterfront locations and can be reached by boat as well as on foot.

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.

When the playground on Wrangelstraße was in its planning stage, children were invited to contribute ideas on the finished design.

Canoe Sports Erkner at the Dämeritzsee in Brandenburg is a paradise for canoe lovers and whitewater fans.

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.

The Panoramahotel am Oberuckersee is a true paradise for water sports. Sailing enthusiasts, rowers, canoe and kayak paddlers will find the appropriate sports equipment at the hotel. And then the generous wellness area invites to relax!

The two original wooden rafts can be rented for a cruise on the Spree for group events, various parties and even for a summer BBQ on the river.

The Seehotel (lake hotel) Berlin-Rangsdorf is located right next to Lake Rangsdorf. It is only half an hour's drive from Berlin

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.