Volkspark Hasenheide

Volkspark Hasenheide is a large public park in Neukölln in southeast Berlin covering about 50 hectares with many different areas throughout. It features several playgrounds, sports facilities, wide paths, a miniature golf course, and a raised viewing point for various leisure activities.

The site originally served as a rabbit enclosure for the Elector in the 17th century. In the early 19th century, Friedrich Ludwig Jahn established one of Germany's first outdoor gymnastics grounds here, shaping the history of mass sports in the country.

The name reflects the rabbit breeding that has been part of local memory here since centuries ago and remains woven into neighborhood stories today. In summer, residents gather for picnics and team sports, while the open-air cinema draws visitors from across the city in the evenings.

The nearest subway stations are Boddinstraße and Hermannplatz, just a few minutes' walk from the southern or northern entrances. The park is quietest in the early morning hours, while midday and afternoon tend to attract more visitors.

The highest point in the park is Rixdorfer Höhe, a hill built after World War Two from rubble and debris, standing about 68 meters (223 feet) above sea level. From there, visitors enjoy a view across much of western Neukölln.

Location: Neukölln

GPS coordinates: 52.48400,13.41600

Latest update: December 18, 2025 15:40