The vibrant and culturally unique city of Berlin is known for many things; its rich history, exciting nightlife and top-tier art to name a few. Things Berlin is less known for; relaxation, rejuvenation\u2026 quiet (you\u2019ll have to look a bit harder for those).\u00a0<\/p>\n
Of course, parks and green spaces are plentiful in the city (Tiergarten and BritzerGarten are among our favourites) but if you really want to switch off and get away from it all, here\u2019s what we\u2019d recommend.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Get back to basics in the most comfortable way and stay in a contemporary, compact cabin.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Raus offers a wide range of carefully designed cabins in nature all across Germany- many of them within one or two hours from Berlin!\u00a0<\/p>\n
We stayed at the Fohlenwiese<\/a> location which was a simple one hour drive from the city. It\u2019s also possible to reach the cabin via public transport and a short taxi journey at the end.\u00a0<\/p>\n Located right in the middle of a luscious meadow where pasture grazes from noon till night, our cabin was cosy, quiet and had everything we needed.\u00a0<\/p>\n By day, we sunbathed and did yoga on the wooden deck and by sunset we enjoyed a crisp wine and watched the sunset behind the small herd of horses.\u00a0<\/p>\n There\u2019s plenty to do in the area too and Raus offers local recommendations based on the cabin you choose. We visited a farm shop (as recommended by Raus) where we bought homemade mustard pickles and other local produce before cooking it together on the grill, listening only to the low buzz of crickets and the wheat swaying in the wind.\u00a0<\/p>\n raus.life\/de<\/a><\/p>\n Just 1.5 hours from the city is a little piece of paradise in the Havel\/Brandenburg area. Here, a fairly small, calm \u2018Campingplatz\u2019 with a beautiful lake awaits you.\u00a0<\/p>\n Campingplatz Am Grossen Wentowsee<\/a> is \u2018for guests seeking peace and quiet\u2019, has a +14 years age limit and a maximum of 120 guests on site – no overcrowded campgrounds here! Choose your favourite spot to pitch a tent; lake, meadow or forest, it\u2019s up to you.\u00a0<\/p>\n With comfy chairs that overlook the lake and a sunny south-facing location, this is the perfect place to soak up the sunshine and get stuck into a good book. After a dip in the refreshing lake, you can visit the on-site kiosk which stocks regional, organic produce and wine-\u00a0 you can even find ice cream, cheeses and artisan crisps on the menu!In the morning, head to the forest for an outdoor shower and look up at the swaying trees while you enjoy a warm, soothing shower. This <\/em>is camping done properly.<\/p>\n Campingplatz Am Grossen Wentowsee<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Berlin has plenty of beer gardens dotted around- it\u2019s part of the makeup of the city!\u00a0<\/p>\n Whilst we aren\u2019t denying that a Bratwurst and a crisp Berliner Weisse is the perfect way to end a Berlin summer’s day, we think there are more peaceful places to sip your Stein.\u00a0<\/p>\n The INSL Bier Garten<\/a> in the middle of the Untersee is just a 1 hour drive from Berlin in the beautiful Brandenburg area. Affectionately called the C\u00f4te d’Azur of Brandenburg, the Untersee offers gorgeous nature and fresh air.\u00a0<\/p>\n To get to the island, you can take a boat over which costs a few euros for a return ticket and once there you can enjoy refreshing drinks, tennis tables, natural surroundings and even browse a small antique shop!\u00a0<\/p>\n Personal tip: The Flammkuchen is highly recommendable!\u00a0<\/p>\n insl.de\/insel<\/a><\/p>\n Wehrmuehle is a community-driven and artist-centred contemporary art and culture institution near Berlin and is the perfect place to escape the city for a day.\u00a0<\/p>\n At Wehrmuele you can enjoy nature and art in unison in a historic building with a gorgeous green wrapped all the way around it. Their comprehensive summer art programme which features artists from all over the world is known for promoting both established and emerging artists.<\/p>\n Absorb the art and then relax on the huge expanse of grass with a cold drink and engage in a fun discussion about art, some yoga, or simply rest and enjoy the peace and quiet of your surroundings.\u00a0You can travel there by car to get there which takes around an hour but the institution is also perfectly reachable by public transport within an hour and a half.\u00a0<\/p>\nPitch a tent at Gro\u00dfen Wentowsee<\/u><\/h4>\n
VISIT A BEAUTIFUL BEER GARDEN ON AN ISLAND<\/h4>\n
ENJOY SOME CONTEMPORARY ART AT WEHRLMUEHLE<\/h4>\n