Lustgarten

Lustgarten is a public garden on Museum Island in the Mitte district of Berlin. Open lawns and paths frame a central open space that serves as a meeting point and resting area.

In the 16th century electors began draining marshland and created a princely garden here. In the 19th century the site was redesigned as a public square following plans by Karl Friedrich Schinkel.

The garden name translates as pleasure garden, reflecting its original purpose as a space for leisure and recreation. Today visitors often gather on the lawn to enjoy views of the surrounding museums and the cathedral dome.

The garden remains freely accessible throughout the day and works well as a starting point for museum visits. During events access to certain sections may be temporarily restricted.

A huge granite bowl stands at the center of the square and weighs several dozen tons. It was transported here by water along the Spree because its weight was too great for the roads of that time.

Location: Bezirk Mitte von Berlin

Inception: 1646

GPS coordinates: 52.51861,13.39972

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:29