Treptower Park

Good park for hanging out and small picnic. It's by the spree so one can enjoy the water view, beautiful Sky, Nature and greenery. You can also find benches, flowers and fountain. Good place for families and children to play

Lovely park, very large. I highly recommend taking a boat ride and trying the local cuisine there. Occasionally they have a lovely ice cream stand open. The atmosphere is always amazing.

Fabulous park. Has a very moving memorial to the Russian soldiers who saved the East Berliners from the Nazis. Lovely cafe's and plenty to do. Has a river running through it.

Treptower Park is one of Berlin's most beautiful and peaceful green spaces, perfect for relaxing, exploring history, or enjoying nature by the Spree River. As a student living in Berlin, I found this park to be a wonderful escape from the city’s hustle, offering both scenic beauty and historical depth. One of the highlights of Treptower Park is the Soviet War Memorial, a massive and moving tribute to the soldiers who died in World War II. The monument is impressive in scale and design, and walking through it feels both powerful and reflective. It's an important reminder of Berlin's layered past. The park itself is spacious and full of tree-lined paths, open meadows, and riverside spots. It’s ideal for walking, jogging, biking, or just sitting by the water with a book. You can also find boat rentals and enjoy a peaceful ride on the river. On weekends, the park is lively but not overcrowded, making it a great place to meet friends or have a picnic. With its mix of nature, history, and calm atmosphere, Treptower Park is definitely one of my favorite places in Berlin. Whether you’re a local or a tourist, it’s well worth a visit.

Welcome to the Soviet War Memorial (Sowjetisches Ehrenmal Treptow). This is a monument where a defeated idea defeated another defeated idea. Besides being a beautiful park, it also serves as a memorial cemetery. The central axis of the monument leads to the massive statue at the far end—a Soviet soldier holding a German child. This statue symbolizes both victory and protection. On the central stone block, the following inscription can be read: “Eternal glory to the heroes who fell for the freedom and independence of the socialist homeland.” (German original: „Ewiger Ruhm den Helden, die für Freiheit und Unabhängigkeit der sozialistischen Heimat gefallen sind.”) Flanking this central path are stone panels inscribed with the Soviet war manifesto, written in both Russian and German, featuring the words of Stalin. One of the panels reads: “The Hitlerite villains have set themselves the goal of enslaving or exterminating the peoples of Ukraine, Belarus, the Baltic states, Moldova, Crimea, and the Caucasus. Our goal is clear and noble. We want to liberate our Soviet land.” – J. Stalin Looking at these words today, they carry profound implications.

A calm escape in the middle of Berlin I visited Treptower Park on a sunny afternoon and honestly, I was surprised by how peaceful and spacious it felt. It’s not as touristy as Tiergarten, which makes it feel more relaxed and local. You’ll see people walking their dogs, riding bikes, having picnics — just enjoying life at a slower pace. One of the most impressive parts of the park is definitely the Soviet War Memorial. It’s massive and incredibly moving. Whether or not you’re into history, it’s worth seeing — very powerful and beautifully designed. The walk along the river is lovely too. There are little spots where you can sit and watch the boats pass by. I even saw people renting pedal boats and cruising around. Next time, I’d totally try that. What I liked most is how the park balances everything — there’s history, nature, space to just chill, and it doesn’t feel overcrowded. It’s one of those places where you can take a deep breath and just unwind. If you’re in Berlin and want a break from the noise of the city, this is a perfect place to go.

I absolutely loved spending May 1st at Treptower Park in Berlin! The vibe was amazing – full of music, laughter, and people just enjoying life. The park itself is beautiful and spacious, perfect for relaxing or dancing around with friends. It was such a joyful and unforgettable day!

One of the best parks in Berlin. Nice place to spend time with family and friends. There is a boat tour option also available for those who want to take a trip to the lake.

We mainly ended up here because I wanted to see the Soviet War Memorial. The park is along the river. There wasn't many people around. If you want to find some solitude, this would be the place to go.

Treptower Park is admittedly not a place I frequent so often, especially considering how close I live to it. However, it is a place that I am fond of and enjoy every time I am there. In particular, its location on the water is a major positive. There is almost always a cool breeze and plenty of things to see, such as people on boat cruises. The wide expanse of green lawns means that there are plenty of people picnicking, studying, or playing frisbee, but it never tends to be overcrowded - another plus point in my book. The park is also home to a beer garden (Das Zenner), a former amusement park (Spreepark), the Soviet War Memorial, rose gardens and fountains, and it leads over to the Insel der Jugend, another interesting place to check out. All in all, a great place to relax and take it easy without worrying about the crowds.

One of my favorite parks in Berlin, next to a train station, by the spree river, with nice small coffee places and even a Burger King if it's junk food you are up too. I find it very relaxing to walk by the river or sit down and enjoy the sun, there is a nice island at the end of it and it's a bit more laid back... But every spot will do! What I really like is you can see the Ferris wheel of spree park from some points of the park, enjoy it while it's there. There's also a "Denkmal" for the soviet soldiers across the street which is one of my favorite spots in Berlin, it's simply stunning.

This park has everything. Its nice to walk along the river bank but also nice to get a curried Wurst! Curried sausage in other words! The flora is diverse and it has the complusory fountains and little planted areas. It was nice to sit on a bench and comtemplate the world here. The most interesting part of this park is the Russion memorial. I have reviewed this separately. Its a huge area to walk. Its split by a road that seems dagerous to cross. Lots of people with huge dogs and annoying cyclist too!

A ridiculously huge park with several different areas (almost like sub-parks) within it. What interested most people is the abandoned amusement park, which has gained some noteriety since it was used for the climax of the movie Hanna. In a completely separate area is a monument to the Soviet defeat of National Socialism constructed in the 50s under Stalin. I was somewhat surprised to see that even today it is well maintained and people leave flowers to honor the fallen soldiers. There were also tons of great areas for hiking, walking, running, and dogs.

First: A little data - a web search tells me that this estimated 220 acres was once home to an exhibition grounds. On the south end (actually in Planterwald below Bulgarische Strasse) is an abandoned amusement park - the kind of place that industrial decay photographers love. There is an island in the Spree that has concerts when the weather is good and in the southwest is a rather large and lovely lake. At the NE corner, right near the Sbahn stop (how many parks have their own Sbahn stop?) is a debarkation point for cruises on the Spree and various food establishments. Also on the south is The Archenhold Observatory, where Einstein gave his first lecture on relativity and where you can take the kids for an astronomy lesson. I have not yet been inside, next time for sure. So - how do I say 'not much here' without sounding snarky? 220 acres is a huge space - and in that huge space are precious few useful things like, oh, park benches, trash cans and pavilions. I'm certain that the size and waterfront location is the draw here, but I'm the kind of guy who likes to sit and observe whats happening, and its hard to do if there is nowhere TO sit. Plus, running through the middle of the place is a racetrack of a road called Pushkin Allee. Really? Bisect a giant park with what is really a highway? Yeah, um, bad design work there. The slice between that slab of asphalt and the river is a pretty nice place overall - mostly because of the river view. OK. Totally due to the river view. OK: Now the centerpiece of the western section is a gigantic Soviet era monument to the 7000 (5000? conflicting details in what I read) Red Army soldiers who died taking Berlin. Its an interesting piece of work, part propaganda and part memorial. I'm a huge fan of the excesses of Social Realism, and this one is actually restrained compared to many of that era. Perhaps as it serves as grave marker for so many fighting men. BUT: be warned, there are only two entrances, and the gate on the south was locked up tight when I got there. And its a damed long trudge through the mud to get to the other end. I lost 20 minutes of light because of that. Idiots. Plan to go to the North end, there are two ceremonial arch entries facing east and west near that end. The giant socialist statue features a sword wielding soldier standing on the crushed remains of a swastika, holding a child. Not subtle at all, but effective for sure. Inside is a mosaic that you can only see a small part of that is quite beautiful and symbolic. Its the least over the top part of this space, and the one thing you simply cannot really see all of. Pity. EDIT TO ADD: I later found out that many Berliners call this guy "The Tomb of the Unknown Rapist". The Soviet army was not kind to the population of Berlin when they took it down.

My fav park in Berlin, facing the river spree. Very relaxing and not crowded. In the area of the soviet monument there is a nice lake aswell. In some area of the park it's more like a wood then a park.

Quite a lovely setting built around an abandoned amusement park! Very cool to peek through the fence to see the old, decrepit rides simply wasting away. We would have tried sneaking in, but there were too many people around. I LOVE abandoned amusement parks, so this was really exciting to see.