Berlin might be one of the hottest hubs for party’s, culture, history and business, but what about relaxation and nature?

Berlin certainly has no lack of relaxation and nature, it’s just up to you to jump outside of that tourist bubble and take on a new adventure.

I figured you might be looking for a little inspiration to get started, so here’s 5 Berlin city breaks that are forever friendly for the environment, your pocket and the city.

 

Neuer See

You might not be able to read up about Neuer See much on the internet, but there is no missing it on a Google map. The hottest spot on Neuer See is the Café am Neuen See which is a well known beer garden located along the water’s edge and inside the zoo, better know as Tiergarten. It might not be a secret spot, but it’s certainly a relaxing one.

TIP: Don’t forget to stash your trash in a bin. Please don’t leave your garbage for others to pick up. It’s disrespectful and it’s bad for environment.  

 

Holzmarkt

Think of the Holzmarkt as a little playpen for those who love urban nature. If you’re looking for some time to kick back and relax outside of the noise in the city, the Holzmarkt is a beautiful little spot open to everyone and everything. Have a bonfire, bring your dogs, let your children roam free! The Holzmarkt is a bar and restaurant so no need to bring your picnic.

 

Johannisthal Air Field Nature Park

If you didn’t figure it out, Johannisthal was originally designed as a hub for aircraft manufacturing. The coolest part about the park is that famous entrepreneurs like Ernst Grade and the Wright brothers actually built and trialed their planes here. The area itself turned into a military base during the war and is now an open park and nature reserve. If you’re in need of some serious peace and quiet, Johannisthal is a great area for silence, hiking and tranquility.

 

Grunewald

Grunewald has always been a popular spot in Berlin. Today, the 3,000 hectares of land offer beautiful wildlife and nature. As you stroll through the forest you might find a few historical memoirs along the way including the peninsula Schildhorn, the Grunewaldturm and the oldest palace in Berlin, the Jagdschloss Grunewald.

 

Müggelsee

Located in Treptow is Berlin’s largest lake, the Müggelsee. You’ll have to excuse the fact that you’re not the only one who knows about this awesome green escape. The Müggelsee is a spot for city dwellers to go camping, swimming, boating and hiking. Why wouldn’t the entire city head on over? Luckily, the lake stretches across 7.4 square kilometres leaving enough space for you to enjoy too.

So while the lively city of Berlin might be well known as a city of history and design, there are tons of opportunities to get out and explore your Berlin city break in a relaxing and affordable way. There’s certainly more than five awesome green Berlin city breaks, so explore your way around the 12 neighborhoods of Berlin to find your favorite place.

Have you been before? Which green spots would you add to the list?