A gem of a park in the Kreuzberg area of Berlin! We had been wandering around Berlin by foot and…read morebike for days, and I was exhausted! We decided to take a little break from touristing around Berlin to read our books in Viktoriapark! And it turned out to be one of my favorite places we explored on our short trip to Berlin! Viktoriapark opened in 1894 and contains a famous Berlin landmark - a cast iron monument dedicated by King Frederick William III of Prussia to the liberation wars fought at the end of the War of the Sixth coalition against France in the course of the Napoleonic Wars. The park also contains a beautiful (but totally artificial) waterfall that begins at the foot of the monument and continues down the hillside to the intersection of Grossbeerenstrasse and Kreuzbergstrasse. We walked along the paths running parallel to the waterfall to the top where the monument is - and stopped several times to take pictures of the beautiful park. After we reached the top, we walked to the open field area just off the monument where hundreds of people were reading, playing with dogs, playing Frisbee, drinking, smoking, etc. It definitely seemed like a place where young locals spend time on the weekend! The park is beautiful! Definitely worth exploring - and I found relaxing and reading my book to be the perfect break from touristing around the city! I highly recommend exploring the park if you're looking for a relaxing break from being a tourist!!

A true getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. Spend the day hiking around the park,…read moreadmiring the monument of 1821 dedicated by King Frederick William III of Prussia to the liberation wars, and losing yourself by the waterfall. This park has it all. Don't forget to sit back and enjoy a couple of drinks at the cafe and beer garden while wandering around. I love this place!

Tiergarten is a very-very large park. And, when I say it it very large, I do mean it is truly very…read morelarge. It is one of the biggest city parks I have ever experienced. Located right in the heart of Berlin, Tiergarten is almost impossible to miss, as all roads lead to it or through it. Once inside this park, you'll you'll find a very large amount of all kinds of trees, plants, grass, and shrubbery. The park is truly a testament to a vast natural space in the center of a city. You will see people riding their bikes, running, walking, and just kicking back on the grass throughout the park. As urban as most of Berlin tends to be, this park is truly a space for a person to workout in nature or just commune with all that is natural. The one thing I will say, that I find very curious about this park, is that there are very few restrooms. You really have to walk a distance to one if you need to use the facilities. From this, I have seen a number of people, particularly men, just using the side of a tree to relieve themselves. I imagine, as vast as this park is, where there are numerous private places, this is not that uncommon of an occurrence. This is not a criticism, this is just something for your to keep in mind if you come to this park. Be aware, you should know where one of the few restrooms are located before you enter the park, just in case you realize you need to go. Overall, this a great park. A fun place to just walk and enjoy nature and some peace in Berlin.

One of the most disappointing parks I've ever been to. I was expecting something like Central Park…read moreor even at least something like Chapultepec Park in Mexico. Instead it's just a giant swamp filled with bicyclists, nowhere to sit, nothing to see. Very few benches. Sprinklers that spray pathways. It's right next to the Bundestag and Brandenburg Gate and absolutely does not share the magnificence of those places.

Love this park for morning running and afternoon walks. It s…read morenear my apartment and it's very large and beaitiful.

Awesome park with large green spaces to use as you wish, whether it be BBQ or to relax at a…read morerestaurant/bar. Great for summer days with a beer on the grass.

Mauerpark translates to "Wall Park." The location of the park was a former part of the Berlin Wall…read moreand its Death Strip. A strip of the wall still stands in the park and is a place for graffiti artists. There is a flea market and karaoke show on Sundays.

Famous park for its graffitis. Teenagers get together here and have their beers, and artists have…read morebig walls were they get to be free and create with their aerosols. Great experience! Parque famoso por sus graffitis. Jóvenes se juntan aquí y toman sus cervezas, y los artistas tienen paredes gigantes donde pueden ser libres y crear con sus aerosoles. Gran experiencia!

The best part of this children only makers faire on steroid park is that it's not exactly parents…read morefriendly. Dubbed as the mothers of all playground by the author from the June 6, 2016 New York Times article, this beautiful, rustic, run by children playground / park is not adults friendly, in fact, if you really want to come, you must wait outside like a homeless person on a bench out on the street. People soon began to wonder if you really have business to be out there. So to avoid any unwanted looks, go to the nearby coffee shops and / or restaurant. or do as I did, you make friends as you sit on the bench and chat up with other parents. After all, this is a totally the coolest neighborhood. It got the best vibe as it's in East Berlin. What do you know? They are all Americans. ALL Americans. Waiting for their children. Also bored to death. And also, a bit worried. Soon to distract yourselves, you start to discuss Brexit, the rising housing price in the Bay Area, other countries, and the housing price in Berlin. This is where you learn the inner secrets. Where do people go? They go here, this East Berlin neighborhood is super cool, excellent energy and it's filled with a lot of interesting shops and restaurants, and have a rising Jewish community. What do children like to do here? You ask. How the hell would I know? I was yelled at for attempting to take a photo while the children wandered inside. I mean, screamed at. But seriously, do not take photos. And do not sit inside of the arch, they will have games and soon the entire entrance is taken up by children and the counselors. They will politely but firmly ask you to get out. If you are lucky, you are permitted to use the bathroom inside but do not loiter. As you head to the W.C., you see the sign of today's activities. The activities were abundant, today it was archery, baking, and a whole lot of wood work where the children are building wooden houses inside. The verdict from two sophisticated world travelers? A bit boring, the houses are poorly constructed (maybe they are built by kids?), and seeing the parents are not nearby, they were not as settled as they would at other parks. Even though everyone working inside speak perfect English. That said, this should be a great inspiration for someone to write the German equivalent of "Bring Up Bebe". I'll read it if you write it. As for me, a 4 star from the unimpressed children; a 5 star from me, for making new friend with some American-turned into Berliner while waiting outside. We exchanged info, and she'll give me a real estate agency she liked. East Berlin may see a lot of me in the next ten years.

I wish I was still a kid. This must be the dream of every kid. They can build their own houses out…read moreof wood for free.

I have been to quite lot parks, doesn't matter where I stay, I will always try to find great park…read moreto read, jogging or catch up with friends. So I consider myself a park lover. Back to the topic. This park is ok size, not so big or small, got a pond in the middle, quite a nice place to relax. There also playground there, not so big, but better than nothing. I also saw a little garden there. It was just seem a bit messy. Inside the park has a nice cafe, it seem like great place to have a drink or two. I have tried it out yet. Around the park got couple different style restaurants and bars. It's always nice to see some greens inside the busy city. The park itself doesn't really have anything special, for a small walk isn't a bad idea.

Lovin' the name!…read more Meet up plaza for the walking tours here. One can see the TV tower and Berlin Cathedral at an eye's view while being able to sit on the grass or side benches provided. A pretty relaxing spot and central to most of the monuments around!

Nice little garden the surround by different landmark buildings of Berlin. Because of this is…read moreactually one of the garden the most people took pictures of. In the sunny day, the beautiful Berliner Dom right next to it, made this really a great place just sit down and chat with your mates. When you want to do some cultural adventures, the Altes Museum is right there or you can visit others which in the museums island. There are also many cool shops and restaurants around. When you are hungry, simply go around, sure you will find something great. Well, when you are reading and just enjoying your time (whatever you are doing) in this park, don't get annoy by people who taking pictures. Well, it's going to be lot of them, whether tourists or locals, come and go, so why not just help up time to time and enjoy this beautiful place.

My park! Best place for picnicking and enjoying the sun during the summer or even spring (granted…read morespring is nice like this year). It is calm, nice, local and gives you a lot of positive energy. Go early in the morning and you barely see so many people... it is the best time to just wander around, meditate or just enjoy the beauty of the scenery, or go in the afternoon and enjoy the sun on the grass with others with a glass of wine or not... to me, it is the best place in Berlin to get some sun and just relaaaaax!! Till soon....

Weinberg park is a pleasant enough place. Much prettier than Mauerpark, it's a great place to spend…read morea warm summer day. A lots of Berliners seem to agree - it can get packed during the summer months. During winter however, there's really no reason to go here unless you want to buy drugs. Apparently there are more dealers here than any other park in Berlin. Pretty amusing considering the police station across the street.

Driving into Berlin after 5 hours on the road we needed a place for our kids to get some energy…read moreout. This place hit the spot. It's adorable with things to play on and move that you definitely won't find anywhere else. They were able to spend over an hour here and still didn't want to leave. When we were here there was a portable outhouse across the street which was unlocked, but I think that was only because on some construction going on. I don't know if there is a close bathroom otherwise which for kids could end up being a disaster. Other than the restroom situation this place is amazing.

New York Time June 5, 2016 had an article about Berlin's playgrounds. This was mentioned and photos…read morewere shown. This is a witches themed playground with one of a kind wooden structures unlike anyone else in the world. On Sunday afternoon it is not crowded. The zip line was fun and so was the rope snake swing. I had a nice work out. A real find. If you are traveling with junior, stop by for a summer afternoon play break. You'd take more photos you think you could take. Better than the children's park in Luxembourg park in that it is free, less crowded and filled with one of a kind play structure only available in Berlin.