Reinickendorf

Reinickendorf is the green, water-rich northwest of Berlin and a real insider tip for anyone seeking nature rather than big-city hustle. At its center is the Tegeler See, one of the largest lakes in the city, with a lakeside promenade, docks for excursion boats and the Greenwich promenade lined with cafés and beer gardens. Around the lake stretches the Tegel forest with old oaks, the famous "Dicke Marie" and quiet hiking trails. If you like, take the ferry to the car-free island of Scharfenberg or explore the idyllic village centers of Alt-Tegel, Hermsdorf and Frohnau with its garden-city villa colony.

Between lakes, forests and tranquil settlements, Reinickendorf feels almost like a recreation area of its own, yet the City West is quick to reach by U-Bahn. For active guests there are places to swim, boat rentals and miles of cycling and walking paths. You can stay here quietly and close to nature, ideal for a relaxed Berlin visit with family or as a retreat after days of sightseeing downtown.