Barbecuing in Berlin
Whether it's meat or veg, Berliners like to use their green space to cook outdoors.
Across the city, barbecue areas invite people to come together for a sizzling good time. The scent of sausages, köfte, and halloumi fills the summer air from Charlottenburg's Goslarer Ufer to Tempelhofer Feld and Volkspark Friedrichshain.
Berlin is considered Europe's greenest capital, which is certainly one of the reasons why barbecuing has become one of the most popular summer pastimes. Of course, for safety reasons, you can't just set up a fire anywhere in the city, but only in parks and green areas with specially designated areas for barbecuing. Many also offer plenty of fun things to fill the time until the food is served, including proximity to some major attractions.
Please respect the environment: Only use the barbecue at the designated barbecue areas and leave them tidy afterwards. In summer, please check in advance if there are any temporary barbecue bans due to dryness and heat.
City West
Two green areas in Wilmersdorf are fine spots to light the barbie: Rudolf-Mosse-Platz on Mecklenburgische Straße and the popular Preußenpark.The lawns at both offer plenty of space for a nap or sunbathing before or after you eat. If you prefer to be active, the free fitness area with extensive equipment and instructions is another practical option.
Surrounded by sights: Berlin's historic centre
Monbijoupark is a small jewel in the heart of Mitte. Here you can grab the barbecue tongs as you enjoy views of the River Spree and then challenge each other on the basketball court or the table tennis tables. The small open-air swimming pool here is popular with the kids and the barbecue area couldn't be better situated when it comes to sights. Not only is the New Synagogue just a few minutes' walk away, you can cross Monbijou Bridge over to the world-famous Museum Island, home to five renowned museums full of world-class art treasures.
The city's central districts
One of the hottest places for summer in Berlin is Tempelhofer Feld. When the weather's warm, the most delicious smells fill the air here, because the former airport offers three different areas for people to have a barbecue:
- Near the Columbiadamm sports grounds (main entrance Columbiadamm)
- Near Oderstraße/Leinestraße (entrances Oderstraße)
- Near Tempelhofer Damm (entrance Tempelhofer Damm)
Afterwards, there's always something fun going on. Or you can go skating or cycling or join in a game of badminton or frisbee.
Barbecuing in City East
In Prenzlauer Berg, you are allowed to barbecue in the designated area in the trendy Mauerpark. However, barbecues are expected to be prohibited here until early summer 2024 due to the repair of the lawn.
In the North
In Reinickendorf, three barbecue areas have been set up at the Familienfarm Lübars, Alte Fasanerie, which can be reserved by calling the family farm.
