Viktoria Park
Viktoriapark is a lovely park resting on a 66-metre hill and crowned with a national monument. Flowing downhill from the base of the monument is a soothing man-made waterfall replicating a natural waterfall from the Krkonoše mountains along Poland Czech Republic border.
Climbing the stairs to the base of the monument affords one of the finest views across the city available for free from anywhere in Berlin. On a fair day, you can see the iconic Fernsehturm TV Tower. This is also a perfect spot to enjoy the sunset.
A wide grass space near the monument is good for relaxing, tossing a ball or playing Frisbee.
Other park amenities include a children's playground, two restaurants and a beer garden.
History
During the 18th century, the hill on which Viktoriapark sits was a vineyard sometimes referred to as Runder Weinberg meaning Round Vineyard. To this day, there are still two small vineyards neighbouring the park.
In 1818 they placed a foundation on top of the hill in preparation for the construction of a national memorial. In 1821 a cast-iron monument symbolizing victory over Napoleon Bonaparte and freedom from French domination was dedicated by King Friedreich Wilhelm III of Prussia.
In 1888, Kaiser Friedrich III, called for the area surrounding the monument to be improved and the man-made waterfall conceived by the director of parks and gardens, Hermann Mächtig, was added.
The park opened in 1894, named in honour of Kaiser Friedrich III’s English wife, Victoria.
Viktoriapark park is a short walk from U-Bhf Platz der Luftbrücke Station.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: NoViktoria Park Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Address: Katzbachstraße, 10965 Berlin, Germany
Phone: 030 115
Official Website: Viktoria Park
Viktoria Park Reviews
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out of 5 It was a nice place to visit, i went in winter so it is not that much attractive and the waterfall is also closed so i recommend spring and summer to visit
Kanthasamy Shahithyan - 3 weeks ago
The park is located in the middle of the city and is famous for its waterfall.It has a fantastic view of the city from Schinkel/National Monument.There is a lot of graffiti on the places where you could take pictures.
Joel Jose - 3 months ago
Berlin is full of amazing parks where you can just relax. This one was one of my favorites because it has a high view from the city, a small fall that creates an even more natural atmosphere and many hidden sculptures around that are just the perfect detail if you’re looking for signs. Just a magical place. Of course I was in at the end of the summer. But I imagine that with the proper clothes any season could be interesting to be visited
Adriana Juarez Perdomo - 5 months ago
It's a lovely park. In winter, the hills are very nice to slide.
Diogo Castro Silva - a month ago
Excellent place to visit. Nice landscape beautiful structure, ample space
Sanjay K - a month ago
Directions
How to get to Viktoria Park by U-Bahn
Nearest U-Bahn Line(s): U6
Nearest U-Bahn Station(s): U-Bhf Platz der Luftbrücke
From U-Bhf Platz der Luftbrücke go left (west) on Dudenstraße the go right onto Methfesselstraße. Continue to the park entrance.
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