Grunewald
Relaxing walks on the outskirts of Berlin
When the Berlin Wall still stood, the Grunewald was the largest forested area in the western part of the city, and often enough, overrun by strollers and bike riders. Today the 3,000-hectare large forest is a relaxing place for walks.
To the west, the forest is bordered by the River Havel. There lies the Schildhorn peninsula, home to a monument to the Slavic Duke Jaczo, who is said to have hung his shield and horn on a tree here and converted to Christianity. A little further south, you can take a ferry to the small island of Lindwerder. Or you can climb the Karlsberg and enjoy a wonderful view over the Havel and Wannsee from the Grunewald Tower .
An equally magnificent view over the Grunewald and the neighbouring urban areas can be enjoyed from the Teufelsberg, situated on the northern edge of the Grunewald. Alongside the Müggelberge, at 115 metres it is the highest point in Berlin. In winter, the hill is used as a ski slope and toboggan run. In all other seasons, kites fly in the sky here. The Grunewald Hunting Lodge, with its complex comprising the lodge, courtyard and outbuildings, is a unique example of Renaissance architecture in Berlin and the city’s oldest lodge.
Here you’ll find further inspiration for forest and nature experiences in Berlin.
