We were staying closeby in November, and I had hoped that some of the statues and things would still be on display, but most of them were all boxed up. I understand why- obviously you can't run a fountain in Winter, it would be disastrous....More
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We were staying closeby in November, and I had hoped that some of the statues and things would still be on display, but most of them were all boxed up. I understand why- obviously you can't run a fountain in Winter, it would be disastrous....More
went running here, an amazing experience. full of history, character and trees. there is even a football ground
With its many paths and statues, and fairy tale fountain, this green patch between Prenzlauer Berg and Friedrichshain makes a great stroll in the Summer. Even a bit of a hill in the middle that is small but steep (covered destroyed bunkers). The fairy tale...More
Just a few minutes walk from Alexanderplatz you can find this beautiful park in East Berlin. In the summer, people strech on the grasses for sunbath, others go jogging and you few integrated in the local atmosfere of the city. Very nice place to visit!
Volkspark Friedrichshain is a nice place to just go and chill out in especially if you've had a heavy night out in one or more of the innumerable pubs,bars and restaurants that are to be found around the Friedrichshain district. The park is an interesting...More
This was the East Berlin version of Central Park. Tons of walk paths, playgrounds, a skate park, volleyball courts, a nice restaurant, fountains, etc. - All easy in the eyes and budget. BIG!
Take the M4 from Alexanderplatz to Am Friedrichshain vs Falkenberg (4 minutes). First enjoy the lovely Märchenbrunnen fountain with fairytale figures from german folktales. Just a short walk into the park you'll find Restaurant Schoenbrunn and Beergraden. Have a quiet lunch with a beer or...More
We saw an advert for the fountains and made the trip to see them. The were boarded up and there was no water in the pools. Even the boxes around the statutes were covered in graffiti. Berlin seems to be covered in graffiti. Some of...More
This is a lovely park. Perfect playgrounds for our children, however we were disapppointed that the Fairy Tale Fountains were still in winter protection boxes, despite it being April.
I love walking in this park as unlike the majority of Berlin there are steep hills! Historical note: there are two artificial mountains made from WW2 bunkers and the rubble of ruined buildings. Not only that but the park in general in very nice and...More