Glienicke Palace & Peacock Island – Hike in a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Highlights

• Start at the famous Glienicke Bridge with a sweeping view over the Havel
• Discover Glienicke Palace and the garden art of Schinkel and Lenné
• Walk on idyllic riverside paths along the Havel to Pfaueninsel
• Enjoy a break at the historic Gasthaus Moorlake right on the Havel
• Explore Pfaueninsel (Peacock Island) and visit its romantic white summer palace

Description

Discover the UNESCO Cultural Landscape on the Havel on a varied hike from castle to castle. Your tour begins at the Glienicke Bridge on the Berlin side. From here, the view sweeps far over the Havel and the Potsdam Cultural Landscape. During a brief introduction, you will learn how Prussia came into being and how its kings and princes, together with important architects and garden artists such as Karl Friedrich Schinkel and Peter Joseph Lenné, shaped this extraordinary cultural landscape. From the Glienicke Bridge, the path leads to Glienicke Palace, the former summer residence of Prince Carl of Prussia. During a tour of the palace, you will immerse yourself in the world of the Prussian royal family and learn more about Prince Carl, the architecture, and the idea of a landscape in which nature, gardens, and architecture come together. Afterwards, you will walk along the Havel through the historic park and cultural landscape towards Moorlake. Away from the crowds of visitors, idyllic paths along the water lead through a landscape that has been deliberately designed since the 19th century. Along the way, you will enjoy numerous views of the Havel and the parks and palaces on the opposite side. You will take a break at the historic Moorlake Inn and have time for a little refreshment in a special atmosphere. Afterwards, the hike continues through the Havel landscape to the ferry dock for Pfaueninsel (Peacock Island). You will take the ferry over to Peacock Island. On a walking tour, you will discover the romantic island with its old trees, historic gardens and, of course, its peacocks. Here, you will also encounter the personal stories of the Prussian royal family: Frederick William II and his long-time companion Wilhelmine Enke, later Countess of Lichtenau, as well as Frederick William III and Queen Louise, who remains famous to this day. A special highlight is the visit to the white palace on Pfaueninsel. Between royal representation and a private retreat, it becomes clear here how closely the landscape, architecture, and the personal lives of the Prussian rulers were connected. After the walking tour, you will take the ferry back to the mainland. The group tour ends at the ferry terminal. From here, you can take the bus directly to the Wannsee S-Bahn Station. This way, in one day, you will experience two palaces, Prussian history, UNESCO World Heritage, and one of the most beautiful Havel landscapes in Berlin and Potsdam, on foot and far from a classic city tour.

Includes

Guided full-day tour with a personal tour guide Guided hiking tour through the UNESCO Cultural Landscape on the Havel Entrance fee and tour of Glienicke Palace Entrance fee and visit to the castle on Pfaueninsel (Peacock Island) Ferry crossing to Peacock Island and back Historical and cultural-historical commentary throughout the tour

Excludes

Food and additional drinks during the break at the Moorlake Inn Personal expenses

Important Information

• The tour covers a total of about 8 km on foot, mostly on paved forest, park paths, and riverside paths. Please wear comfortable, weatherproof shoes and clothing suitable for the weather. The tour generally takes place even in changeable weather. A break is planned at the historic Moorlake Inn. Food and beverages there are not included in the tour price. The tour ends after the return trip from Pfaueninsel at the ferry pier on the mainland. From there, there is a direct bus connection to Wannsee S-Bahn station.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund