Cycling tours through Berlin

13. May 2024

Vier Personen fahren mit Fahrrädern auf einem breiten Weg durch den Wald.

Our top 5 most beautiful cycling tours in and around Berlin

Now that it’s (really) getting warmer, it’s finally time to get outside again. When spring comes to Berlin, the wonderful capital shows its most beautiful side again. One of the best ways to explore Berlin is by bike. We show you five great bike tours in and around Berlin. From sightseeing to history to wonderful nature, there’s a bit of everything.

1. Berlin Wall Trail – the classical route

Whether on foot or by bike – the Berlin Wall Trail is a real classic. Where the Wall once stood is now one of the capital’s most popular hiking and cycling trails. If you want to cycle the entire route, you should allow around 11 hours to complete the 159 km trail. If this is too far for you, you can also opt for individual stages. For those who like it lively, we recommend the section along the Eastside Gallery in the heart of the city. For nature lovers, the section in the south from Sonnenallee via Schönefeld to Lichtenrade or from Hennigsdorf via Hohen Neuendorf to Hermsdorf are particularly suitable.

Route length: 159 km
Duration: 10:22 h

2. From the zoo to Alexanderplatz – the sightseeing tour

What would a vacation in Berlin be without a little sightseeing tour? In good weather, you can also do this perfectly by bike. You start at our hotel, cycle along the famous Ku’damm and make a detour to the green oasis that is Berlin’s Tiergarten. From there, you will reach the famous Victory Column and the iconic Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag. There you can decide whether you want to turn off to Potsdamer Platz or continue towards Alexanderplatz past the cathedral, the City Palace and Museum Island. No matter which option you choose, there is definitely a lot to see on this tour.

Route length: approx. 9 km
Duration: 40 minutes (without stops)

A little tip: In bad weather, you can also cover the route on the bus number 100. The bus passes almost all of Berlin’s major sights without a tourist surcharge.

3. Around the Müggelsee – off to the south of Berlin

Berlin is known for its forests and lakes. They invite vacationers and Berliners to relax, explore and enjoy. The Müggelsee in beautiful Köpenick is one of Berlin’s largest lakes and a popular destination for excursions. The best way to get there is to take the S-Bahn to Friedrichshagen. From there, take the small promenade towards the lake. The Spree tunnel takes you to the other side, where you can cycle along the shore around the lake. In Rübezahl, you can take a short detour to the Müggelturm tower or continue directly towards Kleiner Müggelsee. If you wish, you can take a break here and go on a short boat trip or simply relax on the beach. The route continues through dreamy Klein Venedig and then via Wilhelmshagen and Rahnsdorf back to Friedrichshagen S-Bahn station. The almost 20 km long route is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cycle tours through Berlin.

Route length: 20.3 km
Duration: 01:10 h

4. To the lakes in Zehlendorf – the tour for bathing enthusiasts & water lovers

Not only Köpenick has beautiful lakes, Charlottenburg and Zehlendorf are also really well positioned in this respect. Our fourth cycle tour through Berlin takes you from the hotel via the less busy end of the Ku’damm past a number of lakes to the beautiful Wannsee. Along the way, you will pass Halensee, Herthasee, Königssee, Dianasee, Hundekehlesee, Grunewaldsee, Krummen Lanke and Schlachtensee. Take a break for a swim or stop off at one of the delicious restaurants along the way. When you arrive at Wannsee after almost 20 km, you could consider a steamboat ride or simply take the S-Bahn back in comfort.

Route length: 27.1 km
Duration: 01:45 h

Tip for dog lovers: If you take your beloved dog with you on the tour, we recommend a stopover at Grunewaldsee. This is located in the dog walking area and is a true paradise for four-legged friends!

5. Off to Potsdam – forest, water, villas and more

Discover spring in Berlin from a different perspective: from the water. From the end of March, Berlin’s steamers will besetting sail again or travelling across the river. A wonderfully relaxing way to get to know the vibrant capital in a completely new way. Discover the most important sights, the most beautiful bridges, hidden highlights and the manylakes that make Berlin so unique. The shortest tours in the city centre take an hour. If you would like to spend the wholeday on the water, we recommend the long “Around the Müggelberge” tour, which takes around 5.25 hours. The tours arealso ideal for an exciting excursion with children.

Our tips for cycling in Berlin

Our beautiful metropolis is really great for cycling. There are well-developed cycle paths in many parts of the city, allowing you to explore the city without a care in the world. We would like to give you a few tips on cycling in Berlin:

Bike rental – Don’t have your own bike with you? No problem, you can hire a bike from us for a fee of €18 per day.
Taking a bike on the S-Bahn – It is generally possible to take a bike on the S-Bahn. However, you will need an additional ticket for your bike. It is not possible to take your bike on the bus.
Safety – Always lock your bike and wear a helmet. You can hire one from us for a fee of €5 per day.

No matter which bike tour you choose, spring in Berlin is always worth a trip.

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21. November 2024

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Great activities for autumn in Berlin

A city trip in autumn is always a good idea and if it’s to Berlin, it’s even better. The beautiful capital has so much to offer, regardless of whether you want to do something indoors or outdoors.

We have put together a number of excursion tips for you where you can experience the beautiful autumn in Berlin at its best.

Mushroom hike in the Grunewald forest

Autumn time is mushroom time. Berlin’s forests naturally invite you to pick mushrooms. The Grunewald forest is located near our chic boutique hotel and we can highly recommend it to you. Decide for yourself whether you want to join a guided mushroom hike or go picking on your own. Either way, this is a great experience in the fresh air for young and old. But watch out for wild boars, as they love mushrooms and the Grunewald forest in particular.

If you want to warm up a little or it might be raining, we recommend stopping off at the Grunewald hunting lodge. The small café and the castle itself are definitely worth a visit. Some guests may also remember a popular children’s series for which the hunting lodge serves as a backdrop. Do you know which series we’re talking about?

Let’s go to the museum

A visit to a museum is not just a bad weather alternative, but always a good idea. Hardly any other city has such a large selection of exciting museums as Berlin. Take a trip to the famous Museum Island, for example. There you can take a look at Nefertiti in the Neues Museum, among other things.

A special highlight for families with children is the Natural History Museum, where you can meet the famous T-Rex Tristan Otto. History, physics and innovation await you at the Museum of Technology and the associated Spectrum. And if you are interested in country life and historical insights, you should visit the Domäne Dahlem – a fascinating open-air museum and country estate in the south-west of Berlin.

Tip: Admission to the museum is free on the first Sunday of every month!

Zoo and aquarium

We recommend a trip to the zoo and aquarium for families with children. With almost 1,200 species, Berlin Zoo is the most species-rich zoo in the world. From small insects, polar bears and monkeys to giants such as giraffes, elephants and lions, you can marvel at everything the zoo has to offer. There are also a variety of cool playgrounds and a petting zoo to keep the little ones busy in between.

Why not combine your visit to the zoo with a trip to the neighbouring aquarium? Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of fish and reptiles, learn interesting facts and be enchanted by the colours of the animals. The feeding sessions are always a highlight. Who has ever watched sharks or crocodiles being fed?

Botanical Garden

We are happy to reveal another place where autumn in Berlin is particularly beautiful: the Botanical Garden. Stroll through the various themed areas, enjoy the bright colours and be enchanted by Berlin’s autumn. If you bring some patience and nuts with you, you may even be lucky enough to feed squirrels and birds here. Once you are in the Botanical Garden, you should not miss the greenhouses. There you will discover plants from other climate zones and have the opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of the city in a magical place.

From mid-November, the Botanic Garden also hosts its famous Christmas Garden. The garden is then transformed into a beautiful sea of lights, which you should definitely not miss if you are in Berlin in November or December.

Day trip to Potsdam

Have you ever been to Potsdam? Then it’s high time you did. Just a stone’s throw or a short S-Bahn journey from Berlin you will find Brandenburg’s beautiful capital Potsdam. A city that is often underestimated and has much more to offer than the famous Sanssouci Palace. In Sanssouci Park alone, you will find other palaces and buildings such as the old mill or the Chinese teahouse that are well worth a visit.

The city itself offers a number of other highlights. For example, the beautiful city centre of Potsdam, where you can shop, stroll and feast, the Dutch quarter, the Russian colony Alexandrowka or the famous biosphere. For the film fans among you, we also recommend a visit to Filmpark Babelsberg, where you can discover many a famous film set.

Wellness at Louisa’s Place

If the weather is really grey and rainy or you simply fancy some wellness, the spa in our boutique hotel is the right place for you. Right in the heart of Berlin, you will find a place of peace and relaxation here. Our wellness oasis offers you a well-deserved break from everyday life.

With our swimming pool, our saunas and a great range of massages, Louisa’s Place has everything your wellness heart desires. And there’s no better way to spend an autumn day in Berlin. To book your Louisa’s Day Spa, please contact us or book your stay at our wellness hotel.

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21. November 2024

Berlin im Herbst

Tolle Aktivitäten für den Herbst in Berlin

Eine Städtereise im Herbst ist immer eine gute Idee und wenn diese auch noch nach Berlin geht, ist sie sogar noch viel besser. Die schöne Hauptstadt hat nämlich so viel zu bieten, ganz gleich, ob Sie eher etwas indoor oder outdoor unternehmen möchten.

Wir haben eine Reihe von Ausflugstipps für Sie zusammengestellt, bei denen Sie den wunderschönen Herbst in Berlin von seiner schönsten Seite erleben können.

Pilzwanderung im Grunewald

Herbstzeit ist Pilz-Zeit. Berlins Wälder laden da natürlich auch zum Pilze sammeln ein. In der Nähe unseres schicken Boutique Hotels befindet sich der Grunewald, den wir Ihnen wärmstens empfehlen können. Entscheiden Sie selbst, ob Sie sich einer geführten Pilzwanderung anschließen oder auf eigene Faust sammeln gehen. In jedem Fall ist dies ein tolles Erlebnis an der frischen Luft für Groß und Klein. Passen Sie aber auf Wildschweine auf, die finden Pilze und vor allem den Grunewald nämlich auch ganz toll.

Wenn Sie sich etwas aufwärmen möchten oder es vielleicht regnet, empfehlen wir Ihnen, einen Stopp beim Jagdschloss Grunewald einzulegen. Das kleine Café und das Schloss selbst sind definitiv einen Besuch wert. Manch ein Gast wird sich vielleicht auch an eine beliebte Kinderserie erinnern, für die das Jagdschloss als Kulisse dient. Na, wissen Sie, von welcher Serie wir sprechen?

Auf ins Museum

Ein Museumsbesuch ist nicht nur eine Schlechtwetter-Alternative, sondern immer eine gute Idee. In kaum einer anderen Stadt gibt es solch eine große Auswahl an spannenden Museen wie bei uns in Berlin. Fahren Sie beispielsweise auf die berühmte Museumsinsel. Dort können Sie unter anderem einen Blick auf Nofretete im Neuen Museum werfen.

Ein besonderes Highlight für Familien mit Kindern ist das Naturkundemuseum, wo Sie den berühmten T-Rex Tristan Otto treffen können. Im Technikmuseum und dem dazugehörigen Spektrum erwarten Sie Geschichte, Physik und Innovation zum Anfassen. Und wenn Sie sich für Landleben und historische Einblicke interessieren, sollten Sie die Domäne Dahlem besuchen – ein faszinierendes Freiluftmuseum und Landgut im Südwesten Berlins.

Tipp: An jedem ersten Sonntag im Monat ist der Eintritt ins Museum kostenlos!

Zoo und Aquarium

Familien mit Kindern empfehlen wir einen Ausflug in den Zoo und ins Aquarium. Mit knapp 1.200 Arten gilt der Berliner Zoo als der artenreichste der Welt. Von kleinen Insekten über Eisbären und Affen bis hin zu Giganten wie Giraffen, Elefanten und Löwen können Sie im Zoo bestaunen. Um die Kleinen zwischendurch etwas auszupowern, gibt es zudem eine Vielzahl an coolen Spielplätzen und einen Streichelzoo.

Verbinden Sie den Zoobesuch doch auch mit einem Ausflug ins angrenzende Aquarium. Tauchen Sie hier in die faszinierende Welt der Fische und Reptilien ein, lernen Sie Interessantes und lassen Sie sich von den Farben der Tiere verzaubern. Ein Highlight sind immer die Fütterungen. Wer hat schonmal dabei zugesehen, wie Haie oder Krokodile gefüttert werden?

Botanischer Garten

Wir verraten Ihnen gerne noch einen weiteren Ort, an dem der Herbst in Berlin ganz besonders schön ist: im Botanischen Garten. Schlendern Sie durch die verschiedenen Themenbereiche, genießen Sie die bunten Farben und lassen Sie sich vom Berliner Herbst verzaubern. Wenn Sie etwas Geduld und Nüsse mitbringen, können Sie hier mit etwas Glück sogar Eichhörnchen und Vögel füttern. Wenn Sie einmal im Botanischen Garten sind, sollten Sie sich auch die Gewächshäuser nicht entgehen lassen. Dort entdecken Sie Pflanzen aus anderen Klimazonen und haben die Möglichkeit dem Trubel der Stadt an einem magischen Ort zu entfliehen.

Ab Mitte November findet im Botanischen Garten übrigens auch wieder der berühmte Christmas Garden statt. Dann verwandelt sich der Garten in ein wunderschönes Lichtermeer, was Sie auf keinen Fall verpassen sollten, wenn Sie im November oder Dezember in Berlin sind.

Tagesausflug nach Potsdam

Waren Sie schon einmal in Potsdam? Na dann wird es höchste Zeit. Nur einen Katzensprung oder eine kurze S-Bahn Fahrt von Berlin entfernt finden Sie Brandenburgs traumhaft schöne Hauptstadt Potsdam. Eine Stadt, die oftmals unterschätzt wird und die weitaus mehr zu bieten hat als das berühmte Schloss Sanssouci. Allein im Park Sanssouci finden Sie noch weitere Schlösser und Gebäude wie die alte Mühle oder das Chinesische Teehaus, die ein Besuch wert sind.

Die Stadt selbst bietet noch so einige andere Highlights. Da wären beispielsweise die schöne Innenstadt von Potsdam, in der Sie shoppen, schlendern und schlemmen können, das holländische Viertel, die russische Kolonie Alexandrowka oder die berühmte Biosphäre. Den Filmfans unter Ihnen empfehlen wir zudem einen Besuch des Filmpark Babelsberg, wo es so manche berühmte Filmkulisse zu entdecken gibt.

Wellness im Louisa’s Place

Wenn das Wetter wirklich grau und regnerisch ist oder Sie einfach nur Lust auf Wellness haben, ist das Spa in unserem Boutique-Hotel die richtige Adresse für Sie. Mitten im Herzen von Berlin finden Sie hier einen Ort der Ruhe und Entspannung. Unsere Wellness-Oase bietet Ihnen eine wohlverdiente Auszeit vom Alltag.

Mit unserem Schwimmbad, unseren Saunen und einem tollen Massageangebot finden Sie bei Louisa’s Place alles, was das Wellness-Herz begehrt. Und Sie könnten einen Herbsttag in Berlin nicht besser verbringen. Um Ihr Louisa’s Day Spa zu buchen, kontaktieren Sie uns bitte oder buchen Sie Ihren Aufenthalt in unserem Wellnesshotel.

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Luxuriöses Frühstück im Hotel: Ein Genuss für alle Sinne

14. November 2024

Luxurious breakfast at the hotel: a treat for all the senses

A luxurious hotel breakfast in the morning is not just a meal, but an experience that appeals to all the senses and gets the day off to an unrivalled start. Today we would like to let you know what makes breakfast at Louisa’s Place an unforgettable experience.

An ambience to feel good in: Stylish atmosphere and impressive views

Visit us from early or until late in the morning to the smell of freshly brewed coffee and toasted toast in our small but cosy garden room with a view of the greenery. A warm wooden floor, the antique French tiled stove, the elegant furnishings and the loving details of the wall paintings make the room with its ornate chandeliers seem particularly cosy compared to large houses. The wide window front creates a bright and friendly atmosphere and offers a view of the hotel garden.

When the weather is fine, the morning sun invites you into the leafy garden of Hotel Louisa’s Place. Enjoy the start of the day in peace and quiet on the hotel’s own terrace, where you will forget that you are in the centre of the capital as the birds twitter and the water splashes. These pleasant surroundings alone will make breakfast an unforgettable experience.

The variety of the breakfast buffet at Hotel Louisa’s Place: from gourmet to healthy

The pleasure begins with the sight of the sumptuous buffet and continues with every bite. We attach great importance to quality and freshness in the selection of our products.

The selection of breakfast options at Hotel Louisa’s Place leaves nothing to be desired. In addition to classic breakfast dishes such as croissants with jam, there are also unusual gourmet options with rich fish and cheese variations.

Health-conscious guests can choose from a variety of fresh fruit, yoghurt, muesli and wholemeal products. Vegan and gluten-free options are also plentiful, so you can find the right choice to suit your personal preferences.

Our chefs prepare fresh omelettes and other egg dishes according to individual wishes. Freshly squeezed juices and a wide selection of coffee and tea specialities also contribute to a successful start to the day.

Do you have a special request that is not included in our breakfast menu? Please do not hesitate to contact us, we will do our best to fulfil your individual wishes!

Regional specialities: a touch of local colour on your plate

Breakfast at Louisa’s Place also offers regional specialities that bring a touch of local colour to the plate. From Berliner Schrippen to regional sausages and cheeses or gherkins from the nearby Spreewald – guests can discover the culinary highlights of the region here.

These local products reflect the culture and tradition of the area and make breakfast an authentic experience.

Breakfast in pyjamas: a cosy morning in our rooms & suites

If you prefer to start the day with breakfast in bed, then you also have the opportunity to do so at Hotel Louisa’s Place by prior arrangement, as we are also happy to serve you your breakfast selection as room service. Start the morning without having to worry about breakfast times and without rushing – perhaps with the children still in their pyjamas – after all, you are on holiday!

In addition to our room service offer, you can also use the amenities that you will find directly in our suites. All our rooms and suites have a fully equipped kitchen, which also allows you to prepare your own breakfast, ensuring that you can stick to your favourite morning rituals.

In addition to a coffee machine and kettle, a fridge with freezer compartment, a dishwasher, a cooker with four hotplates and an oven as well as a microwave and, on request, a toaster are also available. There are several supermarkets, bakeries and other shops for your daily needs in the immediate vicinity of our boutique hotel, so that you can fulfil all your breakfast wishes, big or small, in the cosy atmosphere of your suite.

Did you know that…

….Our patron saint, Queen Louise of Prussia, was an absolute gourmet?

She loved to start the day reading the newspaper in bed with rusks and three cups of hot chocolate while the children frolicked around her. The Queen also favoured raw ham and potatoes for lunch and enjoyed a beer, which was customary for her time.

Her daily routine also included family tea and biscuits in the late afternoon – a lovely tradition that we are happy to continue by providing tea and biscuits for you in our parlour during the winter months. Because at Louisa’s Place, we also prioritise ENJOYMENT.

How much is breakfast at Hotel Louisa’s Place?

Treat yourself to the perfect start to the day and book our breakfast buffet offer for your stay today:

Adults aged 17 and over: €34.00

Teen breakfast (10-16 years): €18.00

Kids breakfast (6-9 years): 12,00€

We cordially invite little guests up to the age of 5 to breakfast. A play kitchen, high chairs and children’s crockery are available for our younger guests.

Our breakfast times are as follows:

Monday- Friday: 7.00-11.00 am

Weekend & public holiday: 8.00-12.00 h

Have we convinced you? Then don’t hesitate to book your breakfast online when you reserve your next visit to Berlin at our boutique hotel! We look forward to welcoming you!

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