Discover Berlin’s 200 best Active Explorer spots for your trip

Tempelhof

Explore Tempelhof, a Berlin neighborhood built around the world's most unusual former airport. Walk or cycle the old runways at Tempelhofer Feld, where kite-surfers, gardeners, and picnickers now fill the space history once reserved for aircraft.

Grunewald

★ 4.7 · 920 reviews

Escape into Grunewald, Berlin's largest forest. Hike trails stretching up to 12 kilometers, pass hidden lakes, and take in woodland scenery that feels far removed from city life.

Tempelhofer Feld

★ 4.6 · 29,582 reviews

Explore Tempelhofer Feld, Berlin's former airport turned open-air playground. Bike or skate down old runways, kite-surf across the grass, or picnic on taxiways spread over one of the world's largest urban green spaces.

High Swing Berlin

★ 4.8 · 2,133 reviews

Get your heart racing at High Swing Berlin, a giant swing towering over Alexanderplatz. Soar high above the square for sweeping city-center views and a quick, shareable adrenaline rush in about 45 minutes.

Stadion An der Alten Försterei

★ 4.7 · 9,470 reviews

Discover Stadion An der Alten Försterei, Union Berlin's forest-hidden home ground unlike any other in football. Feel the raw, community-built matchday atmosphere that fans helped construct themselves, an authentic Bundesliga experience worth every visit.

Südbloc Boulderhalle

★ 4.7 · 1,783 reviews

Discover Südbloc Boulderhalle, one of Berlin's top-rated bouldering spots. Climb across high-ceilinged indoor and outdoor walls, rent shoes and chalk on arrival, and let the kids explore their own dedicated room while you boulder.

Magic Mountain (Climbing / Bouldering)

★ 4.7 · 1,358 reviews

Discover Magic Mountain, one of Berlin's top-rated climbing and bouldering gyms. Get patient, hands-on guidance whether you're a nervous first-timer or booking a monitored birthday session for the kids.

Bouldergarten

★ 4.6 · 1,343 reviews

Discover Bouldergarten, one of Berlin's most spacious climbing gyms. Tackle varied bouldering routes and top-rope or auto-belay options, then stretch out in the generous warm-up and training zones alongside friendly local climbers.

Wellenwerk - Surfen in Berlin

★ 4.5 · 904 reviews

Discover Wellenwerk, Berlin's indoor surf park built around an artificial standing wave. Book a 90-minute session with patient instructors and ride the wave, whether you're catching your first stand-up or refining an old skill.

Berlin Highlights: 3-Hour Bike Tour

★ 4.9 · 1,097 reviews

Explore central Berlin from the saddle on a three-hour guided bike tour. Cover more ground than walking allows, linking the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag area, and stretches of the former Wall in one efficient outing.

Steffi Graf Stadion

★ 4.5 · 220 reviews

Discover Steffi Graf Stadion, a tennis venue named for the legend herself on the edge of Berlin's forested green spaces. Catch a match during the Berlin Tennis Open and soak up the peaceful, tree-lined atmosphere that surrounds the courts.

Schwimm- und Sprunghalle im Europasportpark

★ 4.2 · 2,847 reviews

Dive into Berlin's Europasportpark at this Olympic-standard swim and diving hall. Enjoy clean, calm pools for focused lap swimming or diving practice, with booking recommended around training and competition schedules.

The Wall and Third Reich Guided Bike Tour

★ 4.8 · 635 reviews

Explore Berlin's darkest history by bike on this three-hour guided ride. Pedal between Berlin Wall remnants and Third Reich sites like the Topography of Terror and the bunker site, covering far more ground than on foot.

Olympiastadion Berlin

★ 4.6 · 44,789 reviews

Step inside Olympiastadion Berlin, where 1936's limestone colonnades still stand largely intact. Watch a football match or concert unfold in a space visitors describe as both massive and intimate.

Sights & Highlights Bike Tour

★ 4.8 · 2,949 reviews

Pedal through Berlin on a three-hour bike tour that starts where the tourist buses don't. Ride from Prenzlauer Berg's restored streets and the Wasserturm out into the city's central landmarks, covering far more ground than walking allows.

Tempelhof Airport

★ 4.5 · 6,288 reviews

Explore Tempelhof Airport, where Nazi-era grandeur meets Cold War history on Berlin's old runways. Cycle or picnic across the open park, or book a guided tour through the imposing terminal to learn about the Berlin Airlift.

Victory Column

★ 4.6 · 32,068 reviews

Discover the Siegessäule rising golden above Tiergarten park. Climb just under 300 narrow steps to the viewing platform for panoramic views across the park and the boulevards radiating below.

Sportforum Hohenschönhausen

★ 4.4 · 2,888 reviews

Step into Sportforum Hohenschönhausen, a working multi-sport hall in eastern Berlin. Catch a weekend competition or training session from the stands, grab a low-cost ticket with no booking needed, and soak up the community-driven, no-frills atmosphere.

Tiergarten

Discover Tiergarten, Berlin's sprawling green heart. Stroll tree-lined avenues past ponds and woodland, then climb toward the gilded Victory Column, all within walking distance of the Brandenburg Gate.

Am Schlachtensee

Discover Am Schlachtensee, a forest-fringed lake favored by Berlin locals. Walk or run the shoreline loop, then cool off with a summer swim in its clear water, away from the busier central lakes.

Görlitzer Park

★ 4.0 · 6,924 reviews

Discover Görlitzer Park, Kreuzberg's buzzing green space built on a former railway station. Join locals cycling, running, and picnicking across the open lawns and sports courts in this lively, unpolished urban hangout.

Skatehalle Berlin

★ 4.3 · 587 reviews

Discover Skatehalle Berlin, an indoor skatepark with a bowl riders praise as nearly perfect. Drop in casually to ride, then unwind in the outdoor bar area with drinks and food between sessions.

Mommsenstadion

★ 4.1 · 662 reviews

Head to Mommsenstadion for a genuine slice of Berlin neighbourhood sport. Grab a beer and some currywurst while watching lower-division football, or join the crowds for the city's famous New Year's Day run.

Mellowpark

★ 4.6 · 1,127 reviews

Discover Mellowpark, a free skate and BMX spot tucked along Berlin's riverside with a laid-back, semi-underground vibe. Ride the ramps alongside a loyal local crew, or bring the kids to try skateboarding for the first time in this chill, under-the-radar hangout.

Volkspark Rehberge

★ 4.5 · 4,005 reviews

Escape into the woodland calm of Volkspark Rehberge in Wedding. Wander shaded trails past small ponds and open meadows, and stop by the modest wildlife enclosure for a family-friendly break among the trees.

BRLO Brwhouse

★ 4.4 · 4,412 reviews

Discover BRLO Brwhouse, a craft brewery in Kreuzberg with its own on-site brewing. Sip a rotating lineup of house beers, including a notable Hazy IPA, while relaxing on the lit-up outdoor patio with friends.

Olympia Stadium Entrance Ticket

★ 4.3 · 910 reviews

Step inside Berlin's Olympiastadion at your own pace with this simple entrance ticket. Wander the colonnades and grounds of the historic 1936 Olympic venue, exploring freely without a guide, tour cost, or time limit.

Golgatha Biergarten

★ 4.3 · 2,300 reviews

Discover Golgatha Biergarten, a laid-back local favorite for long afternoons in Berlin. Settle in with beer and a solid food menu while catching big sporting events on screen alongside a relaxed, local-leaning crowd.

Viktoria Park

★ 4.5 · 12,871 reviews

Climb Kreuzberg hill through Viktoria Park to Berlin's only real waterfall. Follow the cascade up to the national monument at the summit and watch the sunset spread across one of the city's best panoramas.

Volkspark Friedrichshain

★ 4.6 · 16,162 reviews

Explore Volkspark Friedrichshain, Berlin's oldest public park, where wooded paths wind past history hidden in plain sight. Climb the rubble-built Mont Klamott, linger by the fairy-tale fountain, or join locals for a relaxed grill session on the grass.