Here you are in one of the most active cities in the world – Berlin! If you interested in strolling around this stunning city there is no better way than doing nothing more than take a nice walk. With diversified historical culture, majestic architecture and wonderful ermbel parks, Berlin is ideal for a walking tour. In this guide, we will show you some of the most interesting walks you can take while in Berlin.
1. Brandenburg Gate and street Unter den Linden
A nice starting point is the Brandenburg Gate known as a reunification symbol in Germany. From there, it is rather to take a leisurely walk to Unter den Linden, which is a formal-fron, lined avenue heading towards the city center. On your tour, you will also be able to view some of the city’s great attractions including the Berlin Cathedral, the oldest university in Berlin – the Humboldt University and a great view of the Museum Island.
2. Tiergarten Park
Tiergarten is probably the biggest park area in Berlin and one of the most favorite places for leisure walks among the green zones. Start with the Victory Column and from there take some turns to follow the tree-filled paths, and picturesque lakes. You will also meet the Bellevue Palace – the residence of the German President and the English Garden.
3. East Side gallery and Kreuzberg districts
Take public transport and go to find Kreuzberg, where the smallest section of the remaining Berlin Wall – East Side Gallery – is situated. Enjoy the beautiful graffiti and murals depicting the divide history and rise of Germany. Subsequently, stroll along Spree River to explore the lively creosote graffiti culture and the cafes, shops and other markets of Kreuzberg.
4. Palace and Garden of Charlottenburg
It’s time to invite you to the magnificent Charlottenburg Palace and Gardens. Begin with the amazing baroque palace of Prussia’s former rulers. It has some of the largest hall and one of the finest landscaped gardens to stroll. Then it will be interesting to take a pleasant walk along the Spree River through Sophie Charlotte Platz. Do not also let the chance to visit the adjacent Lietzensee, this is a small lake in the midst of the woods.
5. Prenzlauer Berg and Mauerpark
Get acquainted with the creative district of Prenzlauer Berg full of young people and cheerful energy. You should start at Kollwitzplatz – a picturesque PuBlic area with many cafes, restaurants and shops. Proceed to Mauerpark- It is a popular public park that hosts a flea market on Sundays and Karaoke nights. There are merging trails heading up to the park’s hill where you can capture serious views of the city.
6. Treptower Park
Treptower Park is situated in the southeast of Berlin and it is really beautiful there, specially for a walk. Begin at the impressive Soviet war memorial which is in memory of the soldiers that perished for the sake of the World war II. Hike along the banks of the Spree following the paths through the gardens, past sculptures and delightfully serene atmosphere within the park beside the river Spree. You should also pay a visit to the Island of Youth an island is within the park though small in size.
7. Tempelhofer Feld
Among the interesting attractions for a walk the Tempelhofer Feld might be mentioned, being a territory of the former airport transformed into a park. Visit a huge territory and strolling along the deserted paths of the runways. You still can spend a great time for picnics, cycling, and, for example, on kitesurfing. What once was the largest airport in the world has a rich history of Berlin, and strolling through this place, one can think about its modern development.
8. Museum Island and Spree Promenade;
The two sites are adjacent to each other and badly affected by competition from rival buildings.
Experience a cultural infused trip by doing a tour around the Museum Island in Berlin. Get astonished with the marvelous structure of Museums like Pergamon Museum and Neues Museum. Subsequently, go for a walk at the Spree Promenade to wander through all the city’s core. Stop to provide you with a fantastic photo opportunity of the bode museum, berlin cathedral as well as the berlin TV Tower.
9. Teufelsberg and Grunewald Forest
We also encourage you to take a walk and embrace nature take a tour of Grunewald Forest. Tour the extensive forest area and there you will find beautiful lakes including the Schlachtensee or the Krumme Lanke. For more adventurous, do go for Teufelsberg which is a hill made from the wreckage of the second world war. Get a bird’s eye view of the city of Berlin from the roof of the listening station.
10. Alexendrplatz and Hackescher Markt
The final Berlin walking tour should be about Alexanderplatz. Admire a statue of the patron saint of the city and visit the most famous TV Tower. After that walk to Hackescher Markt, a colorful neighborhood of Berlin packed with shops, cafes, and cafés with graffiti walls. If the participants have time, they should wander around several small alleys and courtyards to find something interesting.
To avoid sore feet, everyone should wear proper shoes for dancing, Is there any possibility to sit down during the lesson? And please, everybody, have a bottle of water with you. Every trail presents an exclusive insight into Berlin’s past, present and even its flora landscapes. Well, put on your comfortable shoes and start an extraordinary walking tour through the charming streets of Berlin!