Grunewald & Havel Lakes, Germany

Grunewald & Havel Lakes

Forest and lakes on the west side of Berlin.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Grunewald & Havel Lakes

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk through the forest from the S-Bahn to the Grunewald Tower for the view over the Havel river.
  2. AfternoonSwim in the clear Schlachtensee or Krumme Lanke lake, a Berlin summer tradition.
  3. EveningHave dinner at a lakeside beer garden, like the one at Schlachtensee.

Day 2

Take the little ferry to Peacock Island, the Pfaueninsel, with its peacocks and palace.

What to eat

Beer garden food and a Berliner Weisse with a shot of syrup.

Local tips

Make the most of Grunewald & Havel Lakes

Beat the crowds

Summer weekends are busy at the lakes. Weekdays are quiet.

Best photo spot

The Havel river from the Grunewald Tower, or the Teufelsberg listening station.

Getting there

S-Bahn trains go to Grunewald, Nikolassee and Wannsee stations.

Don't miss nearby

Peacock Island and the Wannsee lake.

Good to know

Swim at the Schlachtensee or Krumme Lanke lakes. Wild boar live in the forest; keep your distance.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Grunewald & Havel Lakes

Getting there

  • Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)25 km away
  • Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)135 km away
  • Potsdam14 km away
  • Berlin14 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryGermany

Questions

Grunewald & Havel Lakes: good to know

Is Grunewald & Havel Lakes worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. Forest and lakes on the west side of Berlin.

How many days do you need in Grunewald & Havel Lakes?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Grunewald & Havel Lakes?

You can visit all year. Summer weekends are busy at the lakes. Weekdays are quiet.

How do you get to Grunewald & Havel Lakes?

The nearest airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), about 25 km away. S-Bahn trains go to Grunewald, Nikolassee and Wannsee stations.

What is there to see near Grunewald & Havel Lakes?

Nearby hidden places include Potsdam (14 km), Berlin (14 km) and Leipzig (139 km).

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