Situated in the northern district of Wedding, Volkspark Humboldthain is a popular weekend hang-out spot for the people in the city. The park features varied terrain, with tall trees surrounding long stretches of lawn, and a steep hill rising in the middle of the park. The hill is made of wartime rubble and is the park's main attraction. Several paths wind up to the top, where breathless visitors are rewarded with fantastic views of the surrounding city. The park also contains other attractions such as an outdoor swimming pool and a Baroque garden.

Stretching from the Brandenburg Gate in the east to Zoo Station in the west, Tiergarten park is one of Europe's largest and most beautiful inner-city parks. Originally conceived as a hunting ground for Prussian kings, the Tiergarten was transformed into a romantic landscape garden in the early 19th Century by Peter Joseph Lenne, who designed a series of winding paths, lakes, bridges, sculptures and flower beds. The park was devastated in the World War II and during subsequent winters. Replanted in the mid-20th Century, the Tiergarten is now as beautiful as it ever was and very popular with locals and visitors alike.

A broad park located between the districts of Kreuzberg, Neukölln and Tempelhof, Hasenheide offers a host of attractions for the whole family, including wildlife enclosures, rose gardens, children's playgrounds, a mini-golf course and an open-air cinema. Several lawns, separated from one another by long lines of trees, are perfect for a summer picnic, kite flying or a game of football with the locals. The park is particularly popular with the Turkish community who meet here during the weekends for lavish barbecues, as well as with groups of musicians jamming under the birches.

Located in the northern districts of Wedding and Reinickendorf, this large city park boasts broad lawns, pretty ponds, well-equipped children's playgrounds and wildlife enclosures with wild boars, deer, sheep, goats, hens and geese. A perfect spot for a summertime picnic, there's plenty to do for all the family. The Rehberge is an ideal place for flying kites, and also contains a miniature toboggan run which is open in the winter months.

Britzer Garten attracts numerous visitors to its 90-hectare (222.39-acre) well-manicured space where each season showcases a variety of flowers such as a colorful riot of tulips during April, and numerous roses and daffodils from June to September. Besides offering a visual treat with this wonderful lush landscape, the garden also hosts various concerts, events, and sporting activities that engage people of all ages.

Situated on the edge of Grunewald forest, Schlachtensee is one of Berlin's most idyllic lakes. Within easy reach of the city centre (20 minutes train ride), the lake has crystal clear water which is perfect for swimming. The lawns and woodlands which surround the lake are wonderful for relaxing or having a picnic. An outdoor restaurant and snack bar offer a choice of refreshments, and there is also boat hire. A great place to spend a hot summer weekend!