Show Notes
- Parks & Gardens in Berlin (Berlin.de)
Transcript
Jae:
[0:09] "What is up everybody! My name is Jae, and you're listening to Everyone Is Moving To Berlin radio. And we're back with your favorite Berlin hints for an episode dedicated to the green, luscious parks of Berlin. So sit back, relax, and enjoy these relaxing sounds!"
[0:23] What is up everybody! I'm just joking. I really love radio, and like I have my own radio show, Jae Creates A Vibe Radio, and I just love my radio voice, so I just wanted to play around with that. But anyways, I'm back with another solo episode, and today we're going to be talking about Berlin parks because this is something that is a little bit more personal to me because I've gotten a little bit more experience with the park scene here in Berlin. I just wanted to talk a little bit about my favorite parks and some parks that you may or may not know about in Berlin.
[0:59] So I am really a nature boy. I love being around nature, I love being around water, and I love being around trees, and despite Berlin being a very urban city, there is a lot of greenery here, a lot, a lot ,a lot of greenery, and one thing that is well kept is the parks in Berlin. This is something that I'm actually very kind of surprised to see but also very happy to see, and especially since it's becoming spring and summertime, the weather is getting a lot better and and you're seeing a lot of people spend every day, if not every evening, after people got off of work, in the parks. And it is such a beautiful communal thing to see. And yeah, I just wanted to give a quick little shout out to all my parks out there!
[1:51] Being in a park is a really nice feeling for me, especially if I'm in a park surrounded by just greenery or trees or just space. There's a sense of peace and safety that I feel that you can't really feel in a city, especially a city that is just full of cars and loud noises and a whole bunch of business. I really feel that when people go to parks, the main thing that we all do is release, and we relax and we just try to have a good time. Of course, there's been incidents in parks and not every park is great or not, and I've had my share of problems at one certain park. That was an episode that I won't get into. But for the most part, I think, yeah, Berlin parks are super, super, super cool. And parks in general are super, super, super cool. But yeah, I have a special love in my heart for Berlin parks.
[2:52] I remember getting into the city, like one of the first weeks that I was here, and one of my friends took me to Tempelhofer Feld, which is going to be one of the first parks we talk about, and I experienced this wonderful park with a Club-Mate for the very first time. And yeah, I just really ... aah, I just fell in love. I was just so happy. And just seeing everybody else in the park like just smiling, and the kids running around, and it seemed like just the perfect place just to, yeah, just live your best life and to let go for like one second. So thank you, Berlin Parks, and thank you for Berlin Parks Recreation or whoever takes care of the parks here, because you are truly, truly, truly appreciated.
[4:18] If you don't know, Tempelhofer Feld used to be a former airport, and I'm sure there's a lot of history about that, which I won't really get into in this episode, but Google is your best friend, and also ChatGPT, but yeah, Tempelhofer Feld is a really super cool place. And actually, maybe let's do some research about Tempelhofer Feld right now. Okay, so I can give you a quick history about Tempelhofer Feld Park. It was originally an airport, as I mentioned, and it played a significant role during the Berlin Airlift apparently, in 1948 through 1949, when Allied forces flew supplies into West Berlin. After the airport's closure in 2008, which is somewhat recent, it was then converted into a public park, preserving the iconic runways and terminal buildings, and now it is essentially a recreational haven - I love that - for Berliners and visitors alike, offering ample space for cycling, juggling, skateboarding, picnicking, and so many cool outdoor activities. I think that's one of the reasons why I really love Tempelhofer Feld. If you have been there, it is massive. It is so massive. And there's this one really huge strip, right?
[5:42] And this strip is where, I essentially say, all of the people who do the weirdest outdoor activities, go to do their activities, but they are the best at it. When I tell you these people are juggling on their bicycle backwards - juggling on their bicycle backwards! They are using roller skates that only have one wheel on each of them. You know, you have the skateboarders who are also just skating, you have just the normal roller skaters. You have people playing soccer. I even learned how to ride my bicycle while holding the handlebars there. It is so, so, so, so, so cool, and the vibe is just the most chill, the most peaceful. Like, oh, I would just ... I just ... I love it! And there's so much greenery, there's so much space. And of course, everyone wants to be condensed in like the most like popular areas, which is kind of close to by that main strip that I was just mentioning, but the park is huge. You have the entire, entire, entire, entire airport for space, you know, you're never gonna not be able to find space if you need to at this park, and it's wonderful.
[6:57] And if you go all the way down to the opposite side of the park, there's basketball courts There's even, like they can they converted like the one of the airport actual sections into like a little bit of like a stadium, and I think they had like a race car thing there a few weeks ago by the time that I'm recording this, and it was super, super, super, super cool And yeah, I just, I was just so proud of myself for learning how to ride my bike without handlebars. And if any of you guys know how to ride your bike without handlebars and you're like: Oh my gosh, you don't know how to do that, you know what? Some people take a little bit of time in life, you know, and not everyone can do that at a young age, but I feel so cool now that I can do it.
[7:34] And one of the most beautiful things I think I compare to Tempelhofer Feld to, is the beach. So one time me and my friend was just like sitting at the park there and I'd been telling him that I want to do like a little cookout and do a few other things here, and he just mentioned that like we were sitting on like the site as close to Schillerkiez, so you just see like all of the grass, you see the like the horizon and everything, and he was like, "You know, this really feels like the beach." And I was like, "You're so right! This is like the beach, and more of the vibe. Of course, there's not sailing or whatnot, but like just a vibe of the place is something like Venice Beach, where you have people ... like I say, people doing all of like the skateboarding, the bicycling, and the juggling. These are the surfers. These are the people that you're just sitting on the beach and just watching do their thing, and they're in the zone. And oh my gosh! When I got that comparison, now, like I think about that all the time, and I'm even throwing a beach party there because I just really, really, really loved that image.
[8:46] And there's also this really beautiful garden in Tempelhofer Feld. And then let's not forget that you also have Schillerkiez, which is right there too. Schillerkiez is such a really, really, really cool place, too There's a lot of good cafés, a lot of good restaurants, and even a few grocery stores and Spätis too, so you can like pick up some food and then go straight to Tempelhofer Feld right after that.
[10:07] And that also features a really good vibe. And for me, trees are so important in my life, I feel I have a really deep personal connection with trees. Sometimes I even feel like I can talk to the trees. I just feel very, very, very, very safe and comforted when I am surrounded by trees and nature. And Hasenheide provides that to a T, without it feeling too crowded and feeling overwhelmed, especially on a weekday. And if you come at the right time and place, the sun is shining perfectly, the shade is there perfectly, and you just feel amazing. And if you can find the right places too, some of the flowers and some of like the little bushes smell fucking great. It is like just the ... yeah, it feels very cozy and very comforting, very just protective, and I really love both of these parks for those reasons. These parks, in my opinion, are the less condensed parks, maybe because they're also the biggest parks, so they offer a lot more space, so people don't necessarily need to feel too toothpacked. I mean, of course, don't get me wrong, these parks can be packed, but it's easy to find areas where you have your own space and you can just be out peacefully without really having to worry about a lot of noises or whatnot.
[11:37] These parks as well also offer a lot of area for like parties too, so when I mean parties, I mean birthday parties, so ... but like also what I'd say about the beach party or like just DJs, you coming with your friends, are you guys being like bring like a DJ set and like some speakers and essentially just hosting a few things there, I already have like a friend who's doing that this weekend, too. So yes, it's just a really, really, really awesome, awesome place.
[12:22] I like this park because it's right by the river, so you're really close to the water. And I like, essentially, this park just for that reason. I mean, I love being by the water and you're just ... yeah, you're essentially right there and you get to see like all the little mini boats and the people are peddling on their little water bike things, you know, those things where people sit in and they just pedal and it just kind of goes around like the little ... river. Yeah, that's it. And I really enjoy it for that reason, primarily, especially if I need to just get away, I just need to look at some water, I don't want to travel too far. This is just a really great park for that. And also it also has just a lot of just good ... I mean, it can be really packed sometimes too, but I don't know, the way it is packed in a way that it appears to be, kind of makes you feel very like, I don't know, at home.
[13:29] And then another interesting thing about Treptower Park is the Soviet War Memorial, Treptower. It's across the street from Treptower Park, and essentially it is a massive military memorial and cemetery for the millions of Soviet soldiers killed in World War II,. and it is something just interesting at least to go check out There's a lot more space over there and there's features like a lot more trees too, so for the simple fact that if you just want to, you know, go away from like the hustle and bustle of Treptower Park, you can also go there, but also to see a very interesting monument part of Berlin.
[16:10] And honestly, I would love to ... like if I didn't live where I live now, I would love to live there because, yeah, it's just a really cool thing. And then if you're walking from Warschauer Straße all the way down to Boxhagener Platz, then it's yeah, it's like it's a perfect, perfect little vibe for it. And like I said, I mentioned they have the flea market there, and also two of my favorite restaurants, 1990 Vegan Living is an Asian fusion vegan place, ah! so good! And then Delabuu Ice Cream, which I just remembered I have to go back to that because it is now warm and I can now have my ice cream again. I ate a lot of ice cream last year during the summertime because of that.
[17:13] It's a park that features a lot of open space, but also a lot of trees and a lot of natural scenery. There's a pond and a hill and also a water fountain, and it also has a lot of just really good open space. It can get crowded at times, but I think it's big enough to where you can find your peaceful areas if you want them to. It's huge. It is really huge, and definitely really great if you want to do running or you want to like, yeah, just have a little bit more fitness. There's also the area for beach volleyball as well. There's ... like they have like a lot of big like little sand area, and a lot of people will set up their like volleyball nets there, and I see them playing.
[17:56] And I've never asked them to actually play, but people seem friendly enough for me to try. I'm just always so nervous, you know, to walk up, to people, but it definitely has like a little good vibe for that. It is the place where I did have that one racial incident a long time ago, but I don't like really want ... I don't associate that park with that incident, you know, I think that was just like that person not the particular park itself.
[18:22] But I've always had really cool times there and a lot of parties, a lot of celebrations. It's very loud, very lively, and I really like places like that. And then there aren't that many restaurants or places around, but there is a Rewe that is close by, and also like a Netto. Once again I know this because I used to live there. There's also the [tram line] M8 and the M10. The M8 I think is on Landsberger Allee, so yeah there is opportunity to travel really quickly.
[19:38] I did that a lot last summer. And so I just look so forward to spending all my time there getting some drinks and just sitting out on the hill and just looking out. The flea market was also something that I really loved because there was a mix of like nice food, really good drinks, you could buy clothes there, people were selling their personalized merch for their art. They were selling antiques there too. A lot of vintage stuff, vintage cameras even.
[20:07] One of the things about this park though, is that it is pretty touristy because it is a Berlin must-see, so it can get very, very, very, very packed, and if you're looking to have like a very peaceful Sunday, it might not be the best place. But it's definitely something that I think I just recommend everyone to at least test out and try if they have the time, because it can still be very relaxing, you know. You grab a drink and you go on the hill and listen to live music and you watch performances, dancers, acrobats, magicians, or you go a little bit further out there and it's a little bit more peaceful. But it's definitely something that I just really like, and I really love the community aspect about it.
[21:00] Yeah, I mean Berlin can be very tense at times, especially during the winter, and it's just a nice reminder to see that, you know, we all come together, we all have something in common, we all have something in common that we love, and that is just to be outside on a very sunny day. Even if it's cloudy, people are still outside and people are still trying to enjoy as much as possible. And yeah, there's just nothing more that I love, to have that type of unity, especially in a place like Berlin.
[0:09] "What is up everybody! My name is Jae, and you're listening to Everyone Is Moving To Berlin radio. And we're back with your favorite Berlin hints for an episode dedicated to the green, luscious parks of Berlin. So sit back, relax, and enjoy these relaxing sounds!"
[0:23] What is up everybody! I'm just joking. I really love radio, and like I have my own radio show, Jae Creates A Vibe Radio, and I just love my radio voice, so I just wanted to play around with that. But anyways, I'm back with another solo episode, and today we're going to be talking about Berlin parks because this is something that is a little bit more personal to me because I've gotten a little bit more experience with the park scene here in Berlin. I just wanted to talk a little bit about my favorite parks and some parks that you may or may not know about in Berlin.
[0:59] So I am really a nature boy. I love being around nature, I love being around water, and I love being around trees, and despite Berlin being a very urban city, there is a lot of greenery here, a lot, a lot ,a lot of greenery, and one thing that is well kept is the parks in Berlin. This is something that I'm actually very kind of surprised to see but also very happy to see, and especially since it's becoming spring and summertime, the weather is getting a lot better and and you're seeing a lot of people spend every day, if not every evening, after people got off of work, in the parks. And it is such a beautiful communal thing to see. And yeah, I just wanted to give a quick little shout out to all my parks out there!
[1:51] Being in a park is a really nice feeling for me, especially if I'm in a park surrounded by just greenery or trees or just space. There's a sense of peace and safety that I feel that you can't really feel in a city, especially a city that is just full of cars and loud noises and a whole bunch of business. I really feel that when people go to parks, the main thing that we all do is release, and we relax and we just try to have a good time. Of course, there's been incidents in parks and not every park is great or not, and I've had my share of problems at one certain park. That was an episode that I won't get into. But for the most part, I think, yeah, Berlin parks are super, super, super cool. And parks in general are super, super, super cool. But yeah, I have a special love in my heart for Berlin parks.
[2:52] I remember getting into the city, like one of the first weeks that I was here, and one of my friends took me to Tempelhofer Feld, which is going to be one of the first parks we talk about, and I experienced this wonderful park with a Club-Mate for the very first time. And yeah, I just really ... aah, I just fell in love. I was just so happy. And just seeing everybody else in the park like just smiling, and the kids running around, and it seemed like just the perfect place just to, yeah, just live your best life and to let go for like one second. So thank you, Berlin Parks, and thank you for Berlin Parks Recreation or whoever takes care of the parks here, because you are truly, truly, truly appreciated.
Tempelhofer Feld
[3:38] So since I was talking about Tempelhofer Feld, let's start with Tempelhofer Feld. Tempelhofer Feld is my most favorite, loving park there is, because it is also the park that is closest to where I live in Schillerkiez, and it's literally walking distance from my flat. And when I tell you I am there pretty much every day, if not every other day, it is my second abode. I really, really, really love the open space that is in Tempelhofer Feld. It is massive. It is really, really, really massive.[4:18] If you don't know, Tempelhofer Feld used to be a former airport, and I'm sure there's a lot of history about that, which I won't really get into in this episode, but Google is your best friend, and also ChatGPT, but yeah, Tempelhofer Feld is a really super cool place. And actually, maybe let's do some research about Tempelhofer Feld right now. Okay, so I can give you a quick history about Tempelhofer Feld Park. It was originally an airport, as I mentioned, and it played a significant role during the Berlin Airlift apparently, in 1948 through 1949, when Allied forces flew supplies into West Berlin. After the airport's closure in 2008, which is somewhat recent, it was then converted into a public park, preserving the iconic runways and terminal buildings, and now it is essentially a recreational haven - I love that - for Berliners and visitors alike, offering ample space for cycling, juggling, skateboarding, picnicking, and so many cool outdoor activities. I think that's one of the reasons why I really love Tempelhofer Feld. If you have been there, it is massive. It is so massive. And there's this one really huge strip, right?
[5:42] And this strip is where, I essentially say, all of the people who do the weirdest outdoor activities, go to do their activities, but they are the best at it. When I tell you these people are juggling on their bicycle backwards - juggling on their bicycle backwards! They are using roller skates that only have one wheel on each of them. You know, you have the skateboarders who are also just skating, you have just the normal roller skaters. You have people playing soccer. I even learned how to ride my bicycle while holding the handlebars there. It is so, so, so, so, so cool, and the vibe is just the most chill, the most peaceful. Like, oh, I would just ... I just ... I love it! And there's so much greenery, there's so much space. And of course, everyone wants to be condensed in like the most like popular areas, which is kind of close to by that main strip that I was just mentioning, but the park is huge. You have the entire, entire, entire, entire airport for space, you know, you're never gonna not be able to find space if you need to at this park, and it's wonderful.
[6:57] And if you go all the way down to the opposite side of the park, there's basketball courts There's even, like they can they converted like the one of the airport actual sections into like a little bit of like a stadium, and I think they had like a race car thing there a few weeks ago by the time that I'm recording this, and it was super, super, super, super cool And yeah, I just, I was just so proud of myself for learning how to ride my bike without handlebars. And if any of you guys know how to ride your bike without handlebars and you're like: Oh my gosh, you don't know how to do that, you know what? Some people take a little bit of time in life, you know, and not everyone can do that at a young age, but I feel so cool now that I can do it.
[7:34] And one of the most beautiful things I think I compare to Tempelhofer Feld to, is the beach. So one time me and my friend was just like sitting at the park there and I'd been telling him that I want to do like a little cookout and do a few other things here, and he just mentioned that like we were sitting on like the site as close to Schillerkiez, so you just see like all of the grass, you see the like the horizon and everything, and he was like, "You know, this really feels like the beach." And I was like, "You're so right! This is like the beach, and more of the vibe. Of course, there's not sailing or whatnot, but like just a vibe of the place is something like Venice Beach, where you have people ... like I say, people doing all of like the skateboarding, the bicycling, and the juggling. These are the surfers. These are the people that you're just sitting on the beach and just watching do their thing, and they're in the zone. And oh my gosh! When I got that comparison, now, like I think about that all the time, and I'm even throwing a beach party there because I just really, really, really loved that image.
[8:46] And there's also this really beautiful garden in Tempelhofer Feld. And then let's not forget that you also have Schillerkiez, which is right there too. Schillerkiez is such a really, really, really cool place, too There's a lot of good cafés, a lot of good restaurants, and even a few grocery stores and Spätis too, so you can like pick up some food and then go straight to Tempelhofer Feld right after that.
Hasenheide
[9:13] And another park that I like to mention that is really close to Tempelhofer Feld, is Hasenheide Park. Hasenheide is my second favorite park, not only because it's close, but also just because once again the vibe, but just the ... it's like a beautiful forest, in a way. There's so many trees and it's a little bit hilly as well. So there's like this like ... it kind of caves in at some points, and it's just really nice just to be surrounded by the beautiful big trees and just the vast amount of space that you have there. Hasenheide also features like a little zoo, and then also this little area where sometimes they will host movies or whatnot. And we talked a little bit about that in our [Sweet] Popcorn & Subtitles: Going to the Movies in Berlin episode.[10:07] And that also features a really good vibe. And for me, trees are so important in my life, I feel I have a really deep personal connection with trees. Sometimes I even feel like I can talk to the trees. I just feel very, very, very, very safe and comforted when I am surrounded by trees and nature. And Hasenheide provides that to a T, without it feeling too crowded and feeling overwhelmed, especially on a weekday. And if you come at the right time and place, the sun is shining perfectly, the shade is there perfectly, and you just feel amazing. And if you can find the right places too, some of the flowers and some of like the little bushes smell fucking great. It is like just the ... yeah, it feels very cozy and very comforting, very just protective, and I really love both of these parks for those reasons. These parks, in my opinion, are the less condensed parks, maybe because they're also the biggest parks, so they offer a lot more space, so people don't necessarily need to feel too toothpacked. I mean, of course, don't get me wrong, these parks can be packed, but it's easy to find areas where you have your own space and you can just be out peacefully without really having to worry about a lot of noises or whatnot.
[11:37] These parks as well also offer a lot of area for like parties too, so when I mean parties, I mean birthday parties, so ... but like also what I'd say about the beach party or like just DJs, you coming with your friends, are you guys being like bring like a DJ set and like some speakers and essentially just hosting a few things there, I already have like a friend who's doing that this weekend, too. So yes, it's just a really, really, really awesome, awesome place.
Treptower Park
[12:12] The next park on my list that is somewhat close to Tempelhofer Feld, is Treptower Park.[12:22] I like this park because it's right by the river, so you're really close to the water. And I like, essentially, this park just for that reason. I mean, I love being by the water and you're just ... yeah, you're essentially right there and you get to see like all the little mini boats and the people are peddling on their little water bike things, you know, those things where people sit in and they just pedal and it just kind of goes around like the little ... river. Yeah, that's it. And I really enjoy it for that reason, primarily, especially if I need to just get away, I just need to look at some water, I don't want to travel too far. This is just a really great park for that. And also it also has just a lot of just good ... I mean, it can be really packed sometimes too, but I don't know, the way it is packed in a way that it appears to be, kind of makes you feel very like, I don't know, at home.
[13:29] And then another interesting thing about Treptower Park is the Soviet War Memorial, Treptower. It's across the street from Treptower Park, and essentially it is a massive military memorial and cemetery for the millions of Soviet soldiers killed in World War II,. and it is something just interesting at least to go check out There's a lot more space over there and there's features like a lot more trees too, so for the simple fact that if you just want to, you know, go away from like the hustle and bustle of Treptower Park, you can also go there, but also to see a very interesting monument part of Berlin.
Görlitzer Park
[14:11] So moving on we have Görlitzer Park, which is in Kreuzberg. This park is quite difficult for me to describe. I will call it maybe like the urban, like edgy park that I've been to. It's pretty flat, yet there is some like elevated areas. As I mentioned, it is in Kreuzberg. I don't spend too much time in this park, like I don't have that much like information about the vibe. I've been there like a few times and it's been cute and cool, but like it's not necessarily like my favorite park. It's not necessarily the park that I would like primarily go to. There's goats there! And there's mini golf. I don't know what's with all these like parks having these little zoos, but, hey, look they have a right to be here just as much as I do do. But yeah, it's a nice little thing to at least check out. I can't spend too much information about it.Boxhagener Platz
[15:08] So I'll move on to another favorite area of mine, is Boxhagener Platz. Boxhagener Platz is in Friedrichshain, and it is essentially like in a box, and it's a very cool area. It's really nice, I think, just to go to because there's a lot of different restaurants, there's also the Spätis around there too, and then like sometimes on Sundays, they also have like a flea market there. So this one I've primarily have noticed is more like for like antiques and whatnot. They have like a few food little options there, but just the entire vibe of Boxhagener Platz is just super cool because it is this like really hipster like chill vibe area with like a lot of different just restaurants a lot of different different opportunities around it, and, I don't know, I just really love that area. It's one of my favorite areas in Berlin that I've been to.[16:10] And honestly, I would love to ... like if I didn't live where I live now, I would love to live there because, yeah, it's just a really cool thing. And then if you're walking from Warschauer Straße all the way down to Boxhagener Platz, then it's yeah, it's like it's a perfect, perfect little vibe for it. And like I said, I mentioned they have the flea market there, and also two of my favorite restaurants, 1990 Vegan Living is an Asian fusion vegan place, ah! so good! And then Delabuu Ice Cream, which I just remembered I have to go back to that because it is now warm and I can now have my ice cream again. I ate a lot of ice cream last year during the summertime because of that.
Volkspark Friedrichshain
[16:50] So moving up in Friedrichshain we have Volkspark Friedrichshain, and this was a little bit personal because I lived close to it when I was in my other flat, like it was literally walking distance. I mean, I really enjoyed going there a lot. It was also the first park that I went to when I visited Berlin for the first time in 2018, so it has a lot of memories of being the first for me.[17:13] It's a park that features a lot of open space, but also a lot of trees and a lot of natural scenery. There's a pond and a hill and also a water fountain, and it also has a lot of just really good open space. It can get crowded at times, but I think it's big enough to where you can find your peaceful areas if you want them to. It's huge. It is really huge, and definitely really great if you want to do running or you want to like, yeah, just have a little bit more fitness. There's also the area for beach volleyball as well. There's ... like they have like a lot of big like little sand area, and a lot of people will set up their like volleyball nets there, and I see them playing.
[17:56] And I've never asked them to actually play, but people seem friendly enough for me to try. I'm just always so nervous, you know, to walk up, to people, but it definitely has like a little good vibe for that. It is the place where I did have that one racial incident a long time ago, but I don't like really want ... I don't associate that park with that incident, you know, I think that was just like that person not the particular park itself.
[18:22] But I've always had really cool times there and a lot of parties, a lot of celebrations. It's very loud, very lively, and I really like places like that. And then there aren't that many restaurants or places around, but there is a Rewe that is close by, and also like a Netto. Once again I know this because I used to live there. There's also the [tram line] M8 and the M10. The M8 I think is on Landsberger Allee, so yeah there is opportunity to travel really quickly.
Mauerpark
[18:52] And speaking of that, if you go on the M10 and you're going the M10 towards, or just at least away from Warschauer Straße, you'll get to the, last but not least, big park, Mauerpark. So, Mauerpark is a very famous park in Berlin. It's also like, I would say, on the list of Berlin must-dos, is to go to Mauerpark on a Sunday, because they have the flea market. They have like ... it is like a party. It is like a party that they have every Sunday. And it's really featured around this big flea market, a lot of live music, a lot of live shows. It is something really cool to do on a Sunday, especially if the weather is really great and like you're just looking for something very chill to do.[19:38] I did that a lot last summer. And so I just look so forward to spending all my time there getting some drinks and just sitting out on the hill and just looking out. The flea market was also something that I really loved because there was a mix of like nice food, really good drinks, you could buy clothes there, people were selling their personalized merch for their art. They were selling antiques there too. A lot of vintage stuff, vintage cameras even.
[20:07] One of the things about this park though, is that it is pretty touristy because it is a Berlin must-see, so it can get very, very, very, very packed, and if you're looking to have like a very peaceful Sunday, it might not be the best place. But it's definitely something that I think I just recommend everyone to at least test out and try if they have the time, because it can still be very relaxing, you know. You grab a drink and you go on the hill and listen to live music and you watch performances, dancers, acrobats, magicians, or you go a little bit further out there and it's a little bit more peaceful. But it's definitely something that I just really like, and I really love the community aspect about it.
Conclusion
[20:43] I love the community aspect about all these parks, and something that I think Berlin really does have to offer is these parks and the community that you find there, even if you're not talking to everybody, just a feeling that I get personally. It's just so beautiful and so wonderful.[21:00] Yeah, I mean Berlin can be very tense at times, especially during the winter, and it's just a nice reminder to see that, you know, we all come together, we all have something in common, we all have something in common that we love, and that is just to be outside on a very sunny day. Even if it's cloudy, people are still outside and people are still trying to enjoy as much as possible. And yeah, there's just nothing more that I love, to have that type of unity, especially in a place like Berlin.