Volkspark Friedrichshain: Berlin's Green Heart
Discover Berlin's oldest park: Volkspark Friedrichshain, a green oasis with fairy-tale charm, historical monuments, and recreational activities.
Volkspark Friedrichshain, Berlin's oldest public park, offers a green escape with historical monuments, fairy-tale charm, and recreational activities. Built in the 19th century, it features rubble hills from WWII, the Märchenbrunnen (Fairy Tale Fountain), and ample space for relaxation and sports.
A brief summary to Volkspark Friedrichshain
- Berlin, Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, 10249, DE
- +4930902980
- Visit website
- Monday 12 am-12 am
- Tuesday 12 am-12 am
- Wednesday 12 am-12 am
- Thursday 12 am-12 am
- Friday 12 am-12 am
- Saturday 12 am-12 am
- Sunday 12 am-12 am
Local tips
- Explore the Märchenbrunnen to discover charming sculptures of fairy-tale characters.
- Climb Mont Klamott for panoramic views of Berlin's city center.
- Enjoy a summer evening at the open-air cinema.
- Take a stroll to discover the park's various historical monuments and memorials.
- Relax with a coffee or meal at Café Schönbrunn.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Alexanderplatz, take the 200 bus towards Michelangelostraße. The bus stops along the north side of the park on Am Friedrichshain. Several train lines also stop near Volkspark Friedrichshain, including RE1, RE2, RE7, S3, and S41. A single ticket for zones AB costs €3.80.
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Walking
From Volkspark Friedrichshain U-Bahn station, walk north along the park. The walk is approximately 5-10 minutes. The park is located on the border of Friedrichshain and Prenzlauer Berg.
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Taxi
Taxis are readily available throughout Berlin. A taxi ride from Alexanderplatz to Volkspark Friedrichshain is approximately 2.1 km and costs around €9.90.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Monument to the Polish soldiers and German anti-fascists
0.1 km
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Denkmal Friedrich II. von Preußen
0.3 km
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Großer Bunkerberg - Flakturm II G Volkspark Friedrichshain
0.3 km
Explore Großer Bunkerberg in Volkspark Friedrichshain: a unique landmark born from WWII rubble, offering history, nature, and panoramic city views in Berlin's oldest public park.
Monument to the International Brigades
0.5 km
A powerful memorial in Berlin's Volkspark Friedrichshain honoring the German volunteers who fought against fascism in the Spanish Civil War, symbolizing international solidarity.
Mural art Wahl
0.7 km
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Ernst-Thälmann-Denkmal
1.1 km
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Strausberger Pl.
1.2 km
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Karl-Marx-Allee
1.2 km
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FRANZ HUTH memorial plaque
1.4 km
A poignant memorial in Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg commemorating Franz Huth, an anti-fascist resistance fighter murdered by the Nazis, serving as a reminder of courage and sacrifice.
Der Wal von Friedrichshain
1.4 km
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Bersarinplatz
1.5 km
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Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz 1
1.7 km
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Alexanderpl. 7
1.7 km
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THE TOWER
1.8 km
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Wolf in the city Mural by Alaniz
1.9 km
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Unmissable attractions to see
Märchenbrunnen
0.6 km
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Odyssee berlin
0.7 km
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Springbrunnen
1.2 km
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Ernst-Thälmann- Park
1.2 km
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Computer Games Museum
1.2 km
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Kino International
1.2 km
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Wasserturm Prenzlauer Berg
1.4 km
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Park am Wasserturm
1.4 km
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Synagoge Rykestraße
1.5 km
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Prenzlauer Berg
1.5 km
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Haus des Lehrers
1.5 km
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Kollwitzplatz
1.6 km
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MACHmit! Museum for Children
1.7 km
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Volksbühne am Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz
1.7 km
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Alexanderplatz
1.7 km
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Essential places to dine
A Mano
1.1 km
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A-Petit Restaurant Berlin
1.3 km
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Masel Topf
1.4 km
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Skykitchen
1.4 km
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KUSHMANN'S X NEON
1.5 km
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Mitho Cha! P-Berg
1.5 km
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Restaurant Bricole
1.7 km
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Zur Haxe
1.9 km
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Restaurant Trattoria Portofino
1.9 km
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Zur letzten Instanz
1.9 km
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Dreh-Restaurant Sphere im Berliner Fernsehturm
2.0 km
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Zum Schusterjungen
2.1 km
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MATANGA - Fusion Tapas & Cocktails
2.1 km
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PeterPaul
2.2 km
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MaMi's Food&Wine
2.2 km
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
OFT Vintage Shop Berlin
0.8 km
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Soul Objects
1.2 km
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KNAACKPUNKT Vintage & New Design Clothing
1.3 km
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The Store X Berlin
1.4 km
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vintage
1.7 km
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Elbenwald
1.7 km
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ALEXA Berlin
1.7 km
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I LOVE BERLIN - MUDDASTADT GmbH
1.8 km
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BERLIN Store - MUDDASTADT GmbH
1.9 km
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REBECCA Concept Store
2.0 km
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Pauls Chapter Mitte
2.0 km
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The New Black
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Fetisch Laden
2.0 km
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Pick'nWeight - Vintage Kilo Store
2.1 km
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ein000 - Eintausend Berlin Shopping Guide
2.1 km
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Saphire Bar
0.5 km
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Fairytale Bar
0.6 km
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Uluru Resort
1.4 km
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Bar Luxus
1.5 km
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Bar 3
1.5 km
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Bar 55
1.6 km
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The Dorothy Bar
1.6 km
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Volksbar
1.8 km
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Bräugier BrewPub
1.8 km
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KASCHK by BRLO
1.8 km
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Bierbar Alkopole
1.8 km
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Höschen bar
1.9 km
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Emi Wynehouse Pop-Up Bar
1.9 km
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Knutschfleck Berlin
2.0 km
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MacLaren's Pub
2.0 km
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Nightclubs & after hour spots
AVENUE Night Club Berlin
1.3 km
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Anomalie Art Club - Berlin
1.4 km
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ASeven Club & Eventlocation
1.4 km
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Sky Club - Berlin
1.5 km
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House of Weekend
1.5 km
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El ocaso
1.6 km
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Steinhaus Berlin
1.6 km
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Golden Gate
1.9 km
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NIGHT
1.9 km
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M-BIA Club Berlin
1.9 km
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Soda Club Berlin
2.0 km
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FRANNZ Club
2.0 km
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schöne party
2.0 km
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Club 23
2.0 km
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Alte Kantine
2.0 km
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