Viktoriapark, Garden monument and park in Kreuzberg, Germany
Viktoriapark is a garden monument and park in Kreuzberg, Berlin, built around a hill rising 66 meters above the surrounding streets. An artificial waterfall tumbles 24 meters down the northern slope toward Grossbeerenstrasse and forms the centerpiece of the grounds.
The site began in 1821 with the construction of a national monument designed by Karl Friedrich Schinkel at the summit. Hermann Mächtig later reshaped the entire park in 1888, adding the waterfall and pathways.
The name comes from a cast-iron tower topped with an iron cross that stands at the summit and later named the whole district. Locals use the green spaces for picnics and relaxation, while dogs play on the lawns and walkers admire the grapevines planted on the southern slope.
Paved paths lead to several viewpoints offering views over the rooftops toward central Berlin. Visit on weekday mornings when fewer people are around and the sound of the water feels calmer.
The rocks used to build the waterfall were brought from the Giant Mountains and transported specifically for this project. In summer, the system pumps 13,000 liters (about 3,400 gallons) per minute down the slope, cooling the surrounding area on hot days.
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