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Grunewald - Berlin Hotels .com

If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of urban life, head out to Grunewald to relax with nature. As the largest forest within the Berlin area, the Grunewald is populated by towering oak, beech, pine, and poplars and is home to a wonderful variety of wildlife: you will definitely encounter plenty of bird species, and maybe even a deer, fox, or wild boar. The summer is perfect for long walks or bike rides, while the winter offers cross-country skiing and ice skating.

Your forest perambulations can take you to the picturesque Pfaueninsel castle and gardens or the famous Grunewaldturm, a nineteenth-century, 55-meter-high tower. Ascend its 204 steps for breathtaking views of the forest and the Havel River -- and afterward, enjoy a meal and a beer at the in-house restaurant and beer garden. The area is also home to Krumme Lanke and Schlachtensee lakes, which offer a quieter alternative to the very popular Wannsee for summertime lakeside recreation.