The Cable Car & Panoramic Views

One of the park's signature experiences is its aerial cable car, which runs between the Kienberg metro station (U5 line) and the main entrance at Blumberger Damm. The ride floats you above the gardens and surrounding landscape, offering a surprising and elevated view of Berlin's skyline and the sprawling green spaces of the city's eastern edge. It is an especially rewarding experience in autumn when the tree canopy turns golden below.↗↗

Water Playground & Family Fun

Families with children will find one of Berlin's most imaginative playgrounds here. The water playground, inspired by Erich Kästner's beloved children's novel *Der 35. Mai*, features an enormous climbing whale, a water forest, a giant hammock, a trampoline, and sisal huts. Multiple playgrounds are scattered throughout the park, and children can even go on themed rallies to explore the gardens in a playful way. The park is consistently well-suited to kids of all ages.↗↗

Eat, Drink & Relax

The gardens come with culinary options that follow the journey around the world. You can enjoy Italian, English, Balinese, Chinese, or Berlin-style cuisine at various restaurants and snack bars across the site. In summer, treat yourself to an ice cream at the café in the Japanese Garden or settle in for tea in the Chinese Garden. Picnic tables are available throughout the grounds, making it easy to bring your own lunch and linger under open skies. Concerts and cultural events take place regularly in the outdoor arena.↗↗

Plan Your Visit

The park is open daily from 9:00 AM until nightfall, with the ticket office closing roughly an hour before dark. Summer runs from early March through the end of October (admission €9; €12.90 including the cable car), while winter admission drops to €4 (€6.90 with cable car). An after-work ticket from 5:00 PM costs €5.50. Children under five enter free.↗

There are four entrances, though only the main entrance at Blumberger Damm 44 (with visitor centre) and the North entrance at Eisenacher Straße have staffed ticket offices. The Hellersdorfer Straße entrance connects directly to the cable car station and the U5 metro stop "Kienberg – Gärten der Welt," making it the easiest public-transport gateway. By S-Bahn, take the S7 to Marzahn or Mehrower Allee and connect by bus. The park is barrier-free and has received awards for accessibility, with wheelchair rental available at the main entrance.↗

For a comfortable visit, allow at least three to four hours to explore the themed gardens at a relaxed pace, or set aside a full day if you want to combine the cable car, playgrounds, and a meal. The park is far enough from central Berlin to feel like a genuine escape from the city bustle, yet close enough for an easy half-day excursion.↗