We Berliners are familiar with Babelsberg, especially through the film university, film studio, film park… and today’s destination fits perfectly with the film theme. The walls of the Babelsberg Castle were used for films such as “The Reader”, “Inglourious Basterds”, “Grand Budapest Hotel” and “Cloud Atlas”. We start our excursion with the S-Bahn. Directly after the Babelsberg S-Bahn exit, we find ourselves in front of the Miss Green Bean coffee shop. Why not grab a second coffee and matcha cake before starting the hike? After a few minutes of walking through the quaint Böhmische Spinner- und Weber-Siedlung, we reach Babelsberg Park with its old trees and hilly parkland. To the left, we discover the Flatow Tower — a perfect viewing platform of the Tiefensee and adjacent Havel. Winter is finally over and how better to celebrate the change of season among the crocuses and daffodils. The Babelsberg Palace is located in the center of the park. Unfortunately, we could only see it from the outside, but from April to October there will be public events where one can marvel at the spectacular dance hall. Behind the palace, a small, sunny meadow awaits. From here, it’s only a stone’s throw to Glienicke Hunting Lodge and Lake Griebnitzsee, along the banks of which we are guided back to the park entrance in the direction of Moritzberg, Tannenberg and Böttcherberg. The tour is about 14 km long and I highly recommend it, especially at the beginning of spring, as the vegetation in the forest is a little slower and Babelsberg Park offers a lot to discover in addition to vast views and flower beds with all the historical highlights. So, a bit like a historical movie, but above all a short break from the reality of Berlin.
Text & Photos: Laura Iriondo
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