After a day in front of the screen, many people are drawn to the outdoors. Whether you’re out for a jog, a walk or looking for the perfect backdrop for your next Insta story – there’s always a reason to take a stroll. There are plenty of places in Berlin that will make your outdoor heart beat faster. We present our favorite routes!
Walks along the banks of the Spree
The Spree runs through the whole of Berlin, so walks along its banks are an obvious choice. But we have a very specific one in mind!
Therefore you start at Nikolai Quarter where you should have a look around first. Somehow you rarely spend time here, but a visit to this small district in the heart of the metropolis is like a short trip to another city. You can also the shortest street in Berlin inspect. From the banks of the Spree, continue in a north-westerly direction along a riverside path that offers you some of Berlin’s most beautiful scenery. From here you can see the Humboldt Forum, Berlin Cathedral and, a little further on, Museum Island with the Bodemuseum as an absolute highlight. If you continue along this path, you will reach the buzzing Friedrichstraße and finally the government district, where historic and postmodern buildings share the same backdrop. From here you can return via the main station or the U5. Advanced walkers can also continue the route in the same direction and take in Bellevue Palace and the beautiful banks of the Hansaviertel!
The Tourie Route
If you’re in Berlin for the first time or have friends visiting who you want to flash with the full Berlin experience, here’s how to do it:
This time, too, we start in Mitte, but now directly at the Television tower. After taking in the surrounding sights (Red Town Hall, St. Mary’s Church and Neptune’s Fountain), cross the Karl Liebknecht Bridge and continue along Unter den Linden. Here, Berlin’s entire splendor opens up to you on a street that famously ends with the Brandenburg Gate. From here you can either turn off into the Tiergarten, marvel at the government district or continue your stroll along Straße des 17. Juni, with the Goldelse on the Victory Column firmly in view.
Havel Tour
The next route is not only easy to walk, it is also ideal to explore by kayak or boat on the water. Dismal starts in the north under the Stößensee bridge, which is located directly on the Havel. From here you follow the water southwards and can walk (or paddle) down the entire length of the Grunewald. If you need a breather in between, the scenic Grunewald Tower is a great place to go. The Havelhöhenweg, which is around ten kilometers long, ends at the Nikolassee S-Bahn station, from where you can enjoy a relaxing ride home!
Walks for the ambitious
If you want to really work out, the Wuhltalweg trail is the perfect opportunity! From Ahrensfelde station, the route runs south along the Suhle river for a full 14 km. After a short section through the city, the route along the small river takes you along the border between Berlin and Brandenburg. Plenty of natural areas await you on the route and a detour to the Gardens of the World is only a short detour away. The marathon route ends at S Wuhletal, from where you can take a leisurely ride home.