Dear all, here is the warm greetings from the most lively city in Germany – Berlin. If you would like to spend your holidays in the countryside with clean fresh air to breathe and with little noise pollution.
Volkspark Friedrichshain is the answer. That is why after becoming one of the most popular parks in Berlin, it combines nature and history in the most exciting way.
and various leisure activities to allow visitors of all ages have something to do. Let me explain what surprises, concerns or lacks of visitors in this park, since it is an absolute must see.
A leisure place that has a historical background
It is an historically important park, founded in 1848 as Friedrichshain park. Earlier it was known as Kaiser-Friedrich-Park of the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gesellschaft.
It was the first public park in Berlin and this park was formed out of the pulling down of walls that enclosed the city. It was renamed
The stadium was rebuilt in 1951, courtesy of the Volkspark Friedrichshain that was badly affected by the Second World War. Today the park represents Berlin with its in and out scars of history and politically motivated transformations.
Get Closer to Nature
Rich in vegetation, with a wide variety of green coverage, Volkspark Friedrichshain offers camoufle with a traditional Asiatic system welcoming nature meetings. The park spans
covering more than 49 hectares, which puts it into the list of the biggest green areas of the city. Here, tourists will be presented with beautiful strolls, beautiful people.
Some of these are bog gardens, fish ponds, and a small water fall. A good place to relax with your family members can be a park for a for joining, have a breakfast or a dinner with your loved ones.
Highlights of the Park
Let’s explore some of the highlights that make Volkspark Friedrichshain truly unique:
- Monumental Fountain: Take a glimpse at the graceful Märchenbrunnen which is probably one of the most beautiful fountains with genius an characters of familiar Brothers Grimm fairy tales.
- Peace Bell: Relax at the Japanese Pavilion where a bronze peace bell, donated to Berlin in 1992 is located
- Fairy Forest: Welcome to the world of fairies and miracles in the Feenwald, or the Fairy Forest, a best selling play area for kids.
- Open-Air Theatre: Have a waltz at the Freilichtbühne open air theater which is a concert and theater and other performances.
Connecting with History
As I highlighted earlier on this is a park with an interesting history of development. One of the things that can be suggested to tourists regarding the historical sightseeing of the park is that it can be very educative to find the hidden historical monuments of the park.
experience:
- Soviet War Memorial: Tread lightly at the Stalinist Soviet War Memorial that was constructed in 1945 to pay tribute to the perished soldiers.
- Overgrown Bunker: You are amazed at a piece of history when you come across a half buried World War II bunker.
Sports and Games for People
Besides, interest groups in sports ground and families can get their preferred destinations at Volkspark Friedrichshain. The park provides many leisure activities,
ensuring there’s something for everyone:
- Sports Fields: Hold friendly matches on soccer field or field and beach volley ball courts or basketball hoops at the park.
- Skatepark: Take the challenge and try to perform stunts at the skatepark that has ramps, rails and other structures fit for skateboard and BMX bicycles.
- Playgrounds: You may also let the young children to play to their heart’s content on the several playgrounds within the park.
- Table Tennis: Have fun by challenging your friends or making new ones at the park’s outside table tennis tables.
Food and Refreshments
- Visiting the park might make one hungry. Thankfully, Volkspark Friedrichshain offers several options for refreshments:
- Cafés and Beer Gardens: Spend a quiet moment with your coffee or have a beer in a friendly café or a beer garden nearby.
- Picnic Spots: Offer your own food and have a perfect picnic time while surrounded by outstanding beautiful sceneries.
Visiting Practicalities
Here are a few tips to ensure a smooth and enjoyable visit to Volkspark Friedrichshain:
- Opening Hours: Visitors are free to use the park anytime throughout the year right from morning up to evening time.
- Accessibility: The park can be reached by any means of public transportation with there being different tram and bus stops nearby.
- Pets: The pets are welcome especially if they will be on a leash throughout their stay in the premise.
Conclusion
It is a wonderful park located in Friedrichshain in Berlin and it has blended nature and history events together with recreation.
activities. If you are a nature lover, history lover or just a person who loves to have vacations in calm surroundings, then this park has all for you.
for everyone. , therefore, put on your comfortable pair of shoes, carry some food and beverages and enjoy the calmness of Volkspark
Friedrichshain – a secret garden in the middle of Berlin!
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