Volkspark Friedrichshain, Berlin

Name: Volkspark Friedrichshain
Address: Am Friedrichshain, Berlin, 10249, Germany

#118 among attractions in Berlin

Park, Relax in park

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Volkspark Friedrichshain is a verdant oasis in the bustling city of Berlin, Germany, offering residents and tourists alike a tranquil escape from urban life. Established in 1846, it holds the distinction of being Berlin's oldest public park and has since evolved into a popular destination for leisure and recreation.

Spanning over 49 hectares, this sprawling park is a tapestry of lush lawns, picturesque ponds, and shaded pathways. It is an ideal spot for picnics, jogging, or simply unwinding amidst nature. The park features a variety of attractions including playgrounds for children, sports facilities, and charming beer gardens where visitors can savor local brews and cuisine.

One of the park's notable landmarks is the Fairy Tale Fountain (Märchenbrunnen), which captivates visitors with its intricate sculptures depicting characters from beloved fairy tales. In addition to its aesthetic appeal, Volkspark Friedrichshain holds historical significance, with memorials such as the Peace Bell and two large anti-aircraft towers (Flaktürme) that served as air-raid shelters during World War II, providing a poignant reminder of the city's past.

Alternative names: Elevation: 164 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°31'31"N, 13°26'7"E

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Am FriedrichshainFriedrichshain-Kreuzberg (Friedrichshain)Berlin 10249 Germany

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Day trips

Volkspark Friedrichshain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Berghain, Weltzeituhr, Alexanderplatz, Alexa.

1 miS
Nightlife, Dancing
Berghain, Berlin
27 min walk • Berghain, a fortress of techno music nestled in the heart of Berlin, stands as an iconic nightclub known for its intense energy and exclusive atmosphere. Once a power plant, the building was transformed into a club in 2004 and has since become a mecca for electronic...
1 miW
Tower
Weltzeituhr, Berlin
25 min walk • The Weltzeituhr (World Time Clock) stands as an iconic landmark in the heart of Berlin, a testament to both timekeeping precision and the city's cosmopolitan spirit. Located in Alexanderplatz, a bustling public square and transportation hub, the Weltzeituhr is more...
1 miW
Pedestrianized square with iconic tower
Alexanderplatz, Berlin
25 min walk • Alexanderplatz, commonly known as "Alex" to Berliners, is a bustling public square and transportation hub in the central Mitte district of Berlin, Germany. Renowned for its dynamic atmosphere and historical significance, Alexanderplatz is surrounded by several notable...
0.9 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Alexa, Berlin
24 min walk • Alexa Centre or simply Alexa, is a shopping centre near Alexanderplatz in Berlin, Germany. With a rental area of 56,200 m2, it was the second-largest shopping centre in Berlin at the time of its opening, after Groupius Passagen, but Alexa was the largest in terms of number of shops.
0.6 miSW
Square
Strausberger Platz, Berlin
15 min walk • Strausberger Platz, with its grand fountain and distinctive architecture, is a notable landmark situated in the heart of Berlin, Germany. This urban square, nestled in the Friedrichshain district, forms part of the grand socialist boulevard known as Karl-Marx-Allee...
1 miW
Nightlife, Cinema, New objectivity architecture
Kino Babylon, Berlin
26 min walk • The Kino Babylon is a cinema in the Mitte neighbourhood of Berlin and part of a listed building complex at Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz opposite the Volksbühne theatre. The building was erected 1928–29. It was designed by the architect Hans Poelzig in the Neue Sachlichkeit style.
0.6 miSW
Nightlife, Cinema, Concerts and shows
Kino International, Berlin
16 min walk • The Kino International is a film theater in Berlin, built from 1961 to 1963. It is located on Karl-Marx-Allee in former East Berlin. It hosted premieres of the DEFA film studios until the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum
Computerspielemuseum, Berlin
16 min walk • The Computerspielemuseum is a video game museum founded in 1997. From 1997 to 2000, it had a permanent exhibition in Berlin. Afterwards, it became an online only museum. In 2011 the museum reopened its permanent exhibition in Berlin's neighborhood of Friedrichshain, on Karl-Marx-Allee.
1 miNW
Synagogue, Romanesque revival architecture
Synagoge Rykestraße, Berlin
25 min walk • Rykestrasse Synagogue, Germany's largest synagogue, is located in the Prenzlauer Berg neighbourhood in the Pankow borough of Berlin. Johann Hoeniger built the synagogue in 1903/1904. It was inaugurated on 4 September 1904, in time for the holidays of and around Rosh Hashanah.
1 miN
Park, Playground, Basketball court
Ernst-Thälmann-Park, Berlin
26 min walk • Ernst-Thälmann-Park is a park in the centre of the Prenzlauer Berg district in Berlin. It was laid out in 1986 at the site of a former coal gas plant and named after the former Communist party leader Ernst Thälmann.
1.1 miSW
Bridge
Jannowitz Bridge, Berlin
28 min walk • Jannowitz Bridge is a bridge over the Spree River in Berlin. The bridge connects Heinrich Heine Straße and Brückenstraße in Mitte with Alexanderplatz.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Volkspark Friedrichshain open?

Volkspark Friedrichshain is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Volkspark Friedrichshain?

Nearby attractions include Memorial to Polish Soldiers and German Anti-Fascists, Berlin (7 min walk), Märchenbrunnen, Berlin (11 min walk), Karl-Marx-Allee, Berlin (14 min walk), Statue of Joseph Stalin, Berlin (14 min walk).

How to get to Volkspark Friedrichshain by public transport?

The nearest stations to Volkspark Friedrichshain:

Tram

Platz der Vereinten Nationen • Lines: M5, M6, M8 (5 min walk)
Klinikum im Friedrichshain • Lines: M5, M6, M8 (6 min walk)

Metro

U Strausberger Platz • Lines: U5 (14 min walk)
U Schillingstraße • Lines: U5 (18 min walk)

Bus

Alexanderplatz • Lines: 002, 057, 065, 070, 125, 1385, 170, 270, 370, N13, N1385, N232, N44, N70 (23 min walk)

Train

Berlin Ostbahnhof (27 min walk)
Berlin Alexanderplatz (27 min walk)