Großer Tiergarten

The Großer Tiergarten is a large public park in central Berlin with extensive green space, tree-lined paths, and several artificial ponds throughout its grounds. The area features open meadows, various buildings, and numerous routes winding through the cultivated landscape.

The Tiergarten began as a hunting ground for Berlin's rulers in the early 16th century. In the 18th century, architect Georg von Knobelsdorff helped transform the area into a public garden.

The park holds sculptures and monuments that speak to different chapters of German history. Walking through the grounds, visitors encounter artwork and memorials that mark important periods.

The park offers plenty of space for walking, cycling, and resting at various spots. Visitors find cafes, beer gardens, and picnic areas throughout, and S-Bahn stations Tiergarten and Bellevue provide easy access.

After World War II, Berliners felled nearly every tree in the park between 1945 and 1946 for fuel. Reforestation efforts began in 1949 and gradually restored the green landscape.

Location: Bezirk Mitte von Berlin

Inception: 16 century

Architects: Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff, Justus Ehrenreich Sello, Peter Joseph Lenné, Eduard Neide, Wilhelm Alverdes

Elevation above the sea: 37 m

Address: Str. des 17. Juni, 10785 Berlin, Germany

Opening Hours: 24/7

Phone: +4930901833101

Website: https://berlin.de/senuvk/berlin_tipps/grosser_tiergarten

GPS coordinates: 52.51667,13.36667

Latest update: December 12, 2025 18:20