Volkspark Wilmersdorf

Volkspark Wilmersdorf is a 12-hectare green space featuring the Fennsee lake, sports fields, walking paths, and ornamental gardens. The park extends between Uhlandstraße and Bundesallee, offering distinct areas for different types of activities.

Development of the park began in 1912 under architects Richard Thieme, Franz Ludwig Späth, and Wilhelm Riemann, with the official opening in 1914. The site received its current name after 1945 following a period of different designation.

The park took its current name in 1945 and reflects early 20th-century landscape design principles. Visitors can see how the gardens and water features were shaped according to the standards of that era.

The site features tennis courts, mini-golf courses, boccia areas, and several playgrounds for different age groups. Visitors should explore the paths and allow time to discover the various zones and water features.

The green space was created on former swampy terrain shaped during the Ice Age. The Fennsee today functions as a catchment basin for rainwater from across the entire park.

Location: Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf

Inception: 1912

Architects: Richard Thieme, Franz Ludwig Späth, Wilhelm Riemann

Official opening: 1914

GPS coordinates: 52.48361,13.32417

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:45