
Volkspark Humboldthain
Volkspark Humboldthain
Berlin, Germany
Park featuring an outdoor swimming pool, a water garden, a playground & a toboggan hill.
Last updated: February 11, 2026
Overview
Park featuring an outdoor swimming pool, a water garden, a playground & a toboggan hill.
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Visitor Reviews
**★★★★★ Lucian Tipordei — a month ago
Beautiful park, nice for a walk or running, amazing in the winter, covered in snow!
**★★★★★ Ian J — 3 months ago
It's not the park that's of interest, it is the structure within that is. You may not hear or see anything in guide books about the Flak Towers, there were 6 built, do at least have a look. We booked the tour through Berliner Unterwelten, it took 1.5 hours and our guide was very experienced, knowledgeable and willing to answer all our questions. The whole time is inside the building so if you suffer from claustrophobia beware. Make sure you enter the park from Brunnenstrasse, opposite the underg
**★★★★★ fawaz thazhatheri — 6 months ago
Origins & Design
Designed by Gustav Meyer, it was created from 1869 to 1876 to mark the 100th birthday of naturalist Alexander von Humboldt .
Originally featured sweeping lawns, diverse tree species, a botanical display, the first public playground, glasshouses (1885–1894), a schulpture of a marble bull (€1902) and a pavilion church .
🏗️ War’s Impact: Flak Towers & Rubble Hills
During 1941–42, two massive flak towers (gun tower + control tower) were constructed for air defence and civilian
**★★★★★ Alka Purushotham — 2 years ago
A fairly big and nice park to be in. It is quite the place amongst a good amount of people. There are many smaller play parks for kids within this park and also a summer pool area. One can go there and experience it with a small fee. A highlight in that area.
**★★★★☆ M J — 10 months ago
The nearly 90-meter-high Flak bunker in Humboldthain offers a stunning view over Berlin. You can take a relaxing walk up the hill in a circular path, and in winter, it’s even great for sledding. The divers experiences here are fantastic: from small raves to live concerts and just hanging around. On New Year’s Eve, it’s one of the best spots to watch the city’s fireworks! If you’re lucky, you might even see climbers scaling the bunker wall. The adjacent park is perfect for a picnic and surprising















