Volkspark Friedrichshain
Lonely Planet review for Volkspark Friedrichshain
Berlin’s oldest public park (since 1840) provides treasured relief from urbanity. Besides expansive lawns, it has playgrounds, tennis courts, a free half-pipe for skaters, the Märchenbrunnen (Fairytale Fountain; popular with gay cruisers after dark) and various socialist monuments. Its two hills are actually piles of wartime debris. Summer events include a popular outdoor film series.








