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Kurpark Friedrichshagen
★ 4.0(1 review)Park & Garden
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About the Vibe
Kurpark Friedrichshagen is a 10-hectare historic park in Berlin's far southeast, nestled between the lakes that separate Köpenick from the Müggelsee. With its old-growth trees, lakeside paths, tennis courts, and a 700-seat open-air theater (Naturtheater) that hosts cinema and live performances all summer, it's the kind of place where you'll forget you're still in Berlin. The park retains an almost spa-town atmosphere — a relic of Friedrichshagen's days as a wellness resort — and it's the natural summer hangout for locals in the area.
Why it's worth it
A historic spa-town park on Berlin's southeastern edge with a 700-seat open-air theater screening films under the canopy all summer.
Highlights
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Before you go
Buy cinema tickets online ahead of summer evenings — there's no reservation system but seats fill up for popular screenings at the Naturtheater.
Known For
- •Open-air theater (Naturtheater) with summer cinema and live performances
- •Old-growth trees and lakeside walking paths
- •Tennis courts
- •Historic spa-town park layout
Best For
summer open-air cinemaweekend walksfamily outings
1 review
City InsidersEditorialJuly 8, 2026
Old trees, lakeside paths, and summer cinema under the stars
If you're out in Berlin's far southeast, Kurpark Friedrichshagen is the green lung that makes the trip worthwhile. The park covers about 10 hectares of old trees, manicured lawns, and quiet paths that wind down toward the water separating Köpenick from the Müggelsee. It's not a destination park in the Tiergarten sense — there are no grand monuments or cafés — but that's exactly the point. Locals come here to walk their dogs, let kids run on the grass, and breathe air that actually smells like something. The tennis courts are well-used, and benches are scattered throughout for the classic German Sunday stroll.
The real draw in summer is the Naturtheater — a 700-seat open-air stage tucked into the trees. Run by the long-established Kino Union Filmtheater, it screens films under the stars with a programming mix of current German releases and the occasional arthouse or original-version night. The rest of the year, the same stage hosts theater and music performances. Sitting in those seats as the light fades through the canopy, you'd swear you were in a small spa town, not a Berlin district. Bring a blanket, buy tickets online, and don't expect a reservation system — there's plenty of room.
The park connects to a network of trails, including the Krummendammer Loop, a flat 10 km route that's perfect if you want to turn your park visit into a proper hike. Friedrichshagen S-Bahn station is a short walk away, so it's accessible via the S3 line. Go on a weekday morning for maximum solitude, or come on a summer evening for a cinema night you won't get anywhere else in the city.