Britzer Garten
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The Britzer Garten, a large park in the south of Berlin, was designated after the local part Britz of Berlin's borough Neukoelln
. It was constructed for the Bundesgartenschau
1985, in order to provide a new landscape park to the citizens in the southeast of West-Berlin, who were at that time cut off from the surrounding countryside. The park covers an area of 90 hectares and offers nature and garden architecture (rose
garden, rhododendron
woods), playgrounds, lakes and hills as well as multicolored flower patches, matching the particular season and extensive lawns for any leisure activities. Architecture and art (e.g. the "Karl Foerster pavilion") play a vital role in the park. Along the restaurant at the "Kalenderplatz" the largest sundial of Europe and a solar system walkway, measuring 99 metres of diameter can be seen. It was planned by architects Juergen Dirk Zilling, Jasper Halfmann and Klaus Zillich. The "Café am See" was built in 1985 by the architect Engelbert Kremser, using his earthwork technology.
You can take a ride through the Britzer Garten on the "Britzer Museumsbahn" railroad, which runs on a 600 mm track. Some engines and cars are remakes of historical models.
Many special events also take place there, including concerts (classical and other) sometimes accompanied by big fireworks.
The main entrance is situated at the Buckower Damm, near the park cemetery in Neukoelln. At this entrance a sculpture, called "Fette Henne" by artist Rolf Szymanski can be found.
Dogs and bicycles are not allowed, promoting clean walkways and peaceful times for the visitors who are charged a small entrance fee at the gates. But, especially in the morning and evening hours, you will meet many joggers and walkers
, though.
The Britzer Garten belongs to the Grün Berlin Park und Garten GmbH company, which is owned by the city of Berlin. Other places of attraction run by this company are the Britzer Mühle, the Erholungspark Marzahn
(opened as the "Berliner Gartenschau" 1987) and the Natur-Park Schöneberger Südgelände (a former EXPO-2000
-project).
Neukölln
Neukölln is the eighth borough of Berlin, located in the southeastern part of the city and was part of the former American sector under the Four-Power occupation of the city...
. It was constructed for the Bundesgartenschau
Bundesgartenschau
The Bundesgartenschau is the biennial Federal horticulture show in Germany. It also covers topics like landscaping. Taking place in different cities, the location changes in a two-year cycle....
1985, in order to provide a new landscape park to the citizens in the southeast of West-Berlin, who were at that time cut off from the surrounding countryside. The park covers an area of 90 hectares and offers nature and garden architecture (rose
Rose
A rose is a woody perennial of the genus Rosa, within the family Rosaceae. There are over 100 species. They form a group of erect shrubs, and climbing or trailing plants, with stems that are often armed with sharp prickles. Flowers are large and showy, in colours ranging from white through yellows...
garden, rhododendron
Rhododendron
Rhododendron is a genus of over 1 000 species of woody plants in the heath family, most with showy flowers...
woods), playgrounds, lakes and hills as well as multicolored flower patches, matching the particular season and extensive lawns for any leisure activities. Architecture and art (e.g. the "Karl Foerster pavilion") play a vital role in the park. Along the restaurant at the "Kalenderplatz" the largest sundial of Europe and a solar system walkway, measuring 99 metres of diameter can be seen. It was planned by architects Juergen Dirk Zilling, Jasper Halfmann and Klaus Zillich. The "Café am See" was built in 1985 by the architect Engelbert Kremser, using his earthwork technology.
You can take a ride through the Britzer Garten on the "Britzer Museumsbahn" railroad, which runs on a 600 mm track. Some engines and cars are remakes of historical models.
Many special events also take place there, including concerts (classical and other) sometimes accompanied by big fireworks.
The main entrance is situated at the Buckower Damm, near the park cemetery in Neukoelln. At this entrance a sculpture, called "Fette Henne" by artist Rolf Szymanski can be found.
Dogs and bicycles are not allowed, promoting clean walkways and peaceful times for the visitors who are charged a small entrance fee at the gates. But, especially in the morning and evening hours, you will meet many joggers and walkers
Nordic walking
Nordic walking, originally known as ski walking, is a physical activity and a sport consisting of walking with poles similar to ski poles.-Origin:...
, though.
The Britzer Garten belongs to the Grün Berlin Park und Garten GmbH company, which is owned by the city of Berlin. Other places of attraction run by this company are the Britzer Mühle, the Erholungspark Marzahn
Erholungspark Marzahn
thumb|right|Erholungspark Marzahnthumb|right|The Japanese gardenErholungspark Marzahn is a public park in Marzahn, Berlin. It was opened on 9 May 1987 as Berliner Gartenschau. The total area encompasses more than .- History :...
(opened as the "Berliner Gartenschau" 1987) and the Natur-Park Schöneberger Südgelände (a former EXPO-2000
Expo 2000
Expo 2000 was a World's Fair held in Hanover, Germany from Thursday, June 1 to Tuesday, October 31, 2000. It was located on the Hanover fairground , which is famous for hosting CeBIT...
-project).
External links
- Britzer Garten website
- German Wikipedia article on the Britzer Garten, featuring images.