Berlin · Government quarter and Tiergarten
Tiergarten
Berlin's central park, 210 hectares of lawns, ponds and shaded paths between the Brandenburg Gate and the western centre. It is free and open at all times.
- 2 h
- Free
- Booking: not needed
- Government quarter and Tiergarten
Data checked on October 5, 2026
The Tiergarten is a former royal hunting ground and now the largest park in the centre, a little bigger than Hyde Park. Paths and ponds run away from the traffic of the government quarter, and locals jog, cycle and picnic on the lawns. The Victory Column stands on a roundabout in the middle of the park and has a viewing platform. A walk from the Brandenburg Gate through the park is the easiest way to link the eastern and western parts of the centre.
What to look for
- Quiet paths and ponds away from the traffic
- The Victory Column and its viewing platform
- Picnic lawns on a warm day
Opening hours
Always open.
Open at all times.
Source: visitBerlin (Berlin tourism board), checked October 5, 2026
Tickets and booking
Free. The park is free. The Victory Column has its own ticket.
Getting there
Bellevue station on the S-Bahn is at the north edge of the park, and Brandenburger Tor station is on the east side.
Tip
Come on a weekday morning for quiet, or on a warm weekend afternoon for the picnics and the people.