Grunewald Holidays

Grunewald at a Glance

Grunewald is a district of Berlin that lies to the west of the city, it is perhaps best known for its forest of the same name. The Grunewald district is an area that is made up primarily of forest. A holiday to Grunewald forest is popular with Berliners and allows them to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The forest itself is not far from the centre of Berlin.

Ideal For:

• Families looking for an activity holiday.
• Couples looking for a romantic getaway in a beautiful German forest.
• Groups who want a holiday with plenty of activities near the busy city of Berlin.

Why a holiday to Grunewald?

Berliners and holidaymakers take to the forest and surrounding area in the summer months to take advantage of the natural lakes and swimming holes that are dotted around, perfect for enjoying the sun as it can get sizzlingly hot in the summertime.

The Wannsee Lake is Berlin’s premier recreation and swimming area, with plenty of inland beaches and water sports available. There are also plenty of trails for hiking and mountain biking, making the forest a great place for those who enjoy the outdoors. The forest is also home to many types of wild animal such as wild boar, and some areas of the forest are protected in nature reserves.

• Grunewald forest is an area of outstanding natural beauty in both summer and winter.
• Enjoy swimming and water sports on Berlin’s number one inland beach resort, Lake Wannsee.
• The exciting city of Berlin is within easy reach by train or by car and perfect for combing you holiday to Grunewald with a city break.

Activities on a Grunewald holiday

There are plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained on your holiday to Grunewald, here a selection to get you started:

• On the lakes there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy some water sports, water-skiing, canoeing and sailing are just some of the sports on offer.
• There is also the opportunity to go diving in the lake at registered dive centres.
• Many Berliners choose to go fishing or angling in the lakes and rivers of the forest and there are a wide selection of angling clubs where visitors can hire rods and equipment.
• Explore the forest you can hire a bike from one of the bike hire shops and take one of the many cycle paths.
• Horse riding is also a great way to discover the hidden secrets of the beautiful forest, there are a number of companies that run horseback excursions in and around the forest.
• If the sedate pace of the forest isn’t to your tastes then the exciting metropolis that is Berlin is right on the doorstep, there are hundreds of galleries, museums and attractions all within easy reach.