Even during your stay in Berlin, you don’t have to go without enough sports and exercise. Of course, it’s even better to do so in the fresh air than in a stuffy gym. The capital offers numerous parks where sports enthusiasts can work out and meet like-minded people. Many exercise options can be comfortably reached from the Eastseven Hostel Berlin by public transport or with a short jog.
Sports in the Park – Our 7 Favorites in Berlin
Berlin is known for its green oases and parks, which not only invite you to relax and have a picnic, but also offer excellent opportunities for sports and exercise. Overall, Berlin has a rich offer for sports in the park. From running and cycling to yoga and outdoor fitness – here are the 7 best places for sports in the park in Berlin:
Our tip No. 1: Mauerpark
In the immediate vicinity of EastSeven, you will find the famous Mauerpark. Here there are a variety of options and offerings for sports enthusiasts. The park offers a large open space, which is ideal for running, jogging, and cycling. For basketball lovers, there are several basketball courts available where you can compete in exciting matches. Additionally, there are table tennis tables for those who like to play a game of table tennis.
Yoga enthusiasts are also catered to, as yoga classes and workshops regularly take place in Mauerpark. These are often organized by local yoga studios or trained teachers and offer a relaxed way to exercise amidst the green surroundings.
In addition, there are various sports events and activities in Mauerpark, as well as exercise opportunities in which anyone can participate. For example, running events and skateboard competitions occasionally take place, providing additional sporting variety.
No matter whether one is interested in running, basketball, yoga, or other sports activities: Mauerpark offers a diverse range of opportunities to engage in sports while simultaneously enjoying the lively atmosphere of the park.
Where?
Gleimstraße 55, 10437 Berlin
When?
Open around the clock.
Our tip No. 2: Volkspark Friedrichshain
Friedrichshain People’s Park offers numerous opportunities and amenities for sports enthusiasts. The extensive green spaces invite running, jogging, and picnicking. There are also specially designed jogging tracks suitable for runners of all levels.
For those who enjoy playing team sports, tennis courts, basketball courts, and soccer fields are available. Particularly popular are the beach volleyball courts, which invite people to play together in the summer. For fitness enthusiasts, there is an outdoor fitness area with various fitness equipment that can be used for free.
In addition, yoga classes and outdoor fitness courses are regularly offered in Volkspark Friedrichshain to maintain your health. These are often organized by local sports providers and clubs and offer a great way to be physically active in nature.
Whether you want to train alone or participate in group activities: Volkspark Friedrichshain offers a wide range of sports opportunities to stay active and fully enjoy nature.
Where?
10249 Berlin
When?
Geöffnet rund um die Uhr.
Our tip No. 3: Tempelhofer Feld
Tempelhofer Feld offers numerous opportunities for sports enthusiasts. The huge, asphalted runways of the former airport are ideal for inline skating, cycling, and skateboarding. There are also special areas for kite surfing, flying kites, and even paragliding.
For the team sports soccer, frisbee, and volleyball, there are also designated areas available where groups can meet to play. In addition, Tempelhofer Feld offers plenty of space for walking and jogging – either on the paved paths or on the open green areas. For fitness enthusiasts, there is an outdoor fitness area with various equipment that can be used free of charge.
In addition, sports events and festivals regularly take place on Tempelhofer Feld, offering a wide range of sporting activities: from yoga classes to Tai Chi and Qi Gong to running meetups.
Where?
Tempelhofer Damm, 12101 Berlin
When?
Open daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Our tip No. 4: Treptower Park
Treptower Park offers a variety of opportunities and activities for sports enthusiasts. The spacious green areas are ideal for running, jogging, and picnicking. There are also special jogging tracks that are suitable for runners of all levels.
A particularly beautiful place for sports in the park is the Island of Youth in Treptower Park. Across a bridge within the park, you reach the island, where you can also rent paddle boats in the summer. As a special exercise offer, the playground on the island is suitable: here you can do your workout in the fresh air instead of in the gym.
In addition, yoga classes and outdoor fitness courses are regularly offered in Treptower Park. These are often organized by local sports providers and clubs and offer a great opportunity to exercise in nature.
Where?
12435 Berlin
When?
Open around the clock.
Our tip No. 5: Tiergarten
The expansive paths and avenues in the Tiergarten are ideal for walking, jogging, and cycling. For team sports such as basketball, soccer, and volleyball, there are designated areas. The large lawns also provide plenty of space for frisbee, yoga, and other sporting activities.
The Berlin Marathon also takes place on the Tiergarten grounds, which attracts thousands of runners every year. Therefore, it is the ideal place to enjoy your training in nature. In addition, there are also various fitness courses and outdoor fitness areas in the Tiergarten, equipped with different devices and available for free use.
Additionally, yoga classes and outdoor fitness courses are regularly offered in the Tiergarten. One of the providers of such courses is ‘Stark im Park.’ The program offers a variety of courses, ranging from urban fitness to fascia training, yoga, or playing bocce together.
Where?
Straße des 17. Juni 100, 10557 Berlin
When?
Open around the clock.
Our tip No. 6: Rudolph Wilde Park
A little insider tip for sports activities in the park is “Sweating in the Park” in Schöneberg’s Rudolph-Wilde-Park. Here, training takes place in any weather under the guidance of trained instructors for free.
Sports enthusiasts of all fitness levels get their money’s worth here. Whether during the intense circuit training and movement game on Sunday morning or during the HIIT training on Tuesdays and Fridays: in Rudolph-Wilde-Park you can exhaust yourself at any time and meet new people in the process.
Where?
Innsbrucker Str. 15, 10825 Berlin
When?
Open around the clock.
Our tip no. 7: Park at Gleisdreieck
The park at Gleisdreieck is an absolute highlight in every season, especially when the sun is shining! It is a huge recreational area with seven different play, fitness, and sports sections. There are plenty of meadows, sand, concrete, and rubber surfaces to explore here.
Particularly impressive is the skate area with a BMX bowl, which offers exciting opportunities for both professionals and beginners. For basketball fans, streetball hoops are available, while soccer enthusiasts can let off steam in the soccer cage. Trampolines and water games provide additional fun.
The park also offers many drivable paths for walking, jogging, or cycling. For nature lovers, there is even a natural playground that invites climbing in trees.
The best part? The park stretches over an incredible 31.5 hectares and is divided into three park sections, so it never gets too crowded and there is plenty of space for everyone. Here you can wonderfully relax, be active, and fully enjoy nature.
Where?
Möckernstraße 26, 10963 Berlin
When?
Open around the clock.
