At the weekend, the boys and I headed out to Schöneberg to check out an usual playground right near Winterfeldtplatz.
Overlooked by the red-bricked St. Matthias church, this playground, whilst certainly not the prettiest, is definitely adventurous and a standout from the usual wooden-structured playgrounds you often see in Berlin. The playground utilises thick, rubber sheets bent and manipulated to make both, various levels to climb across and over as well as a slightly scary slide (go up there, it looks scarier from the top, than the bottom!) and a bunch of fun, rubber hills!
My oldest loves to climb, so he was thrilled when he saw the structure and ran towards it straight away. It is certainly challenging and I love that about it. There were some elements he couldn't quite manage, such as the rubber hills (see photo below), some of which are very steep and just too tall for him to quite clamber over, however there are other options available and it was good to watch him try and work out an alternative route that he could manage.
The playground does offer two, less intimidating slides and a few little play bits for the younger children, but I must say that it's best for the older kids of Berlin. My oldest is 4 and he couldn't tackle it all, but loved it nonetheless. Younger children will also enjoy it of course, but they will likely need more supervision and some help with parts of the climbing.
Yes, it is sadly covered in graffiti, as you can see in the photos, but that doesn't take away from the fabulous creation that is this playground. Yet another amazing playground from Berlin!
Yes, it is sadly covered in graffiti, as you can see in the photos, but that doesn't take away from the fabulous creation that is this playground. Yet another amazing playground from Berlin!
The playground itself is located on Gleditschstr. next to Winterfeldtplatz. Look out for the blocks of stone at different levels and a 3-headed stone sculpture (see photos below) and the rubber playground is right behind it.
On Saturdays, opposite the playground, directly on Winterfeldtplatz, you can find the much-loved Wochenmarkt, selling a diverse selection of ready-to-eat food, fruit and veg and even some clothing. The market can get incredibly busy, so if you have a buggy with you or a young walker, be prepared for crowds, but it is worth checking out. The Hans Wurst Nachfahren theatre sits practically next to the playground, with a regular children's programme of plays (in German), you could always plan your visit to the playground around seeing a show there.
Check out the other fabulous Berlin playgrounds I've featured on Berlin for all the Family.
On Saturdays, opposite the playground, directly on Winterfeldtplatz, you can find the much-loved Wochenmarkt, selling a diverse selection of ready-to-eat food, fruit and veg and even some clothing. The market can get incredibly busy, so if you have a buggy with you or a young walker, be prepared for crowds, but it is worth checking out. The Hans Wurst Nachfahren theatre sits practically next to the playground, with a regular children's programme of plays (in German), you could always plan your visit to the playground around seeing a show there.
Check out the other fabulous Berlin playgrounds I've featured on Berlin for all the Family.
