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Körnerpark

Körnerpark is a formal garden of about 2.4 hectares, built between 1912 and 1916 in a former gravel pit.

OutdoorsSemi-known

Confirmed open against a source on 2 August 2026. Source: Berlin.de. 52.47132, 13.43791.

What it is

The park has a lower central axis, arcades, an Orangerie, a cascade, a fountain, and monumental stairs, with the Galerie im Körnerpark in the former orangery. [1]

Practical

The park page gives no booking procedure for a normal visit, and the gallery page lists free admission. [1][2]

The park and gallery are free to enter, while food and drink costs are not stated on the official pages in the price check on 2026-08-02. [1][2]

The gallery lists daily opening from 10:00 to 20:00, while the official park page gives no separate park opening hours. [1][2]

UNVERIFIED estimate: allow 30 to 60 minutes for the park, or 60 to 90 minutes with the gallery. [1]

Times and seasons

The cascade and fountain are central visual features, so the park is easiest to read in daylight. [1]

The gallery runs exhibitions and the park hosts concerts, so summer visits can include outdoor programming that is absent on a quiet winter visit. [1][2]

Who it suits, and when

The compact axial layout suits short walks, sitting, photography, and gallery visits more than large-field sports. [1]

The park serves local park users and art visitors, while people seeking an open sports field should choose a different site. [1][2]

What is not obvious

The park sits five to seven metres below the surrounding streets because it occupies a former gravel pit. [1]

The municipal gallery opened in 1983 as Neukölln’s first municipal gallery. [1]

History

Franz Körner gave the land to the city in 1912, and the garden was built from 1912 to 1916. [1]

The park suffered minor Second World War damage and declined in the 1960s because of its position under the Tempelhof flight path. [1]

Reconstruction funding arrived in 1977, and repairs to the cascade began in March 2002. [1]

Nearby, by public transport

BVG journey times for a Monday at 12:00, looked up on 2026-08-03. Evenings and weekends run differently.

Sources

Every line above carries the source it came from. Where the research could not confirm something, the page says so rather than filling the gap.

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