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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
open-air cinemaold treeslakeside pathssummer theater
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.
Lire en français
Si vous vous aventurez dans le sud-est lointain de Berlin, le Kurpark Friedrichshagen est le poumon vert qui justifie le déplacement. Une dizaine d'hectares d'arbres centenaires, de pelouses entretenues et de sentiers tranquilles qui descendent vers l'eau, là où Köpenick se sépare du Müggelsee. Ce n'est pas un parc de destination comme le Tiergarten — pas de grands monuments ni de cafés — mais c'est précisément ce qui fait son charme. Les habitants y promènent leurs chiens, laissent les enfants courir sur l'herbe et respirent un air qui sent réellement la forêt.
L'attraction phare en été, c'est le Naturtheater : une scène en plein air de 700 places nichée dans les arbres, gérée par le Kino Union Filmtheater. On y projette des films sous les étoiles, entre sorties allemandes récentes et quelques soirées art et essai en version originale. Le reste de l'année, la même scène accueille du théâtre et de la musique. Installé dans ces fauteuils quand la lumière filtre à travers les branches, on se croirait dans une petite ville thermale, pas dans un quartier de Berlin. Apportez une couverture, achetez vos billets en ligne, et n'espérez pas réserver — il y a largement assez de place.
Le parc se raccorde à un réseau de sentiers, dont la boucle de Krummendammer, un parcours plat de 10 km parfait pour transformer votre visite en vraie randonnée. La gare S-Bahn de Friedrichshagen est à quelques minutes à pied, accessible par la ligne S3. Venez un matin en semaine pour la solitude maximale, ou un soir d'été pour une séance de cinéma en plein air que vous ne trouverez nulle part ailleurs dans la ville.