Bike Commuting Berlin

After-work bike ride: along Wuhle river (~28 km)

After-work bike ride: Along Wuhle river (Ostkreuz - Köpenick - Wuhle river - Alt Biesdorf - Frankfurter Allee - Ostkreuz) Shake off the workday with a relaxed evening ride on a nice green path along the Wuhle canal. We'll then appear in Lichtenberg and finally will cycle toward the city centre with a nice view of the Berlin TV tower. After the ride let's socialise here https://maps.app.goo.gl/fCUg3LAu4ftUmaAr5 Any bike type works. No special experience needed - just show up and enjoy the ride • Start & End: S-Bahn Ostkreuz • Distance: \~28 km • Terrain: Flat, paved bike paths • Pace: The one you are comfortable with — we are here to relax after work, it's not a race • Recommended to bring: water and lights • Equipment: Up to you but you're responsible for your own safety. Food and drinks are not included — pay your own. See you! 🚲

Hike & dine - Witwesee & Seehof [14km]

Wasserturm and Pumpstation Tour – Cycling Tour to Grunewald and Spandau

**Wasserturm and Pumpstation Tour – Cycling Tour to Grunewald and Spandau** **Time:** 15:00 **Theme:** Cycle Tour + Water Infrastructure + Industrial Heritage + Nature **Start:** Water Tower Prenzlauer Berg (just opposite side of street from Umani restaurant) **Distance:** 25–30 km **Suggested contribution:** €5 Join me for a cycling journey from the centre of Berlin through **Charlottenburg, the Grunewald and along the Havel**, exploring the water infrastructure of Berlin. This is a tour about **water**: where Berlin got it, how it was pumped, stored and cleaned, and how the infrastructure built to supply a rapidly growing city is still visible today. We'll start at the best known Wasserturm in PBerg then tour past several others on our way to the the olderest surviving pumpstation in the city: the historic **Wasserwerk Teufelssee**, now home to the Ökowerk Nature Conservation Centre. We'll explore the remarkable surviving machinery and buildings of Berlin's oldest complete surviving waterworks, before taking a break at the nearby beer garden. From there we'll continue north through the Grunewald, taking in the Grunewald turm and then along the Havel, eventually reaching Spandau. **The Tour** Berlin's growth in the nineteenth century created a huge problem: **how do you supply a rapidly expanding city with clean water?** Our route follows the answer. Starting in central Berlin, we'll cycle west towards Charlottenburg, where the development of wealthy new neighbourhoods created an urgent demand for a reliable water supply. Along the way we'll see the **Wasserturm Berlin** and make our way towards Grunewald and the historic **Wasserwerk Teufelssee**. Built between 1871 and 1873, the waterworks originally supplied the new villa district of Westend. It was later expanded and became part of the municipal water system, eventually supplying large parts of southern Berlin. The machinery, filter halls, water tanks and other elements of the original complex have survived remarkably well. Today the site is the **Ökowerk Nature Conservation Centre**, creating a fascinating meeting point between industrial heritage and nature. We'll take some time here to explore the site and have a drink at the nearby beer garden before continuing our ride. From the Grunewald we'll head towards the Havel, following the landscape north towards Spandau. Along the way we'll see how Berlin's natural landscape has been shaped by infrastructure—waterworks, reservoirs, canals, roads and energy systems—while still remaining one of the city's great recreational spaces. We'll finish in **Spandau**, where you can either take the train home or, if you're feeling energetic, continue cycling back into central Berlin. I am an accredited tour guide in Berlin, specialising in telling stories about the city's industrial heritage. I ask for a contribution of **€5** to organise the tour and share my knowledge. **Disclaimer:** Please note that all participants attend as group members, not as customers, and are responsible for their own safety. Please read the group description in full for an explanation of the terms and liabilities. **The Cycling** This is a relaxed sightseeing ride rather than a sporting event. 🚲 We'll cover around **25–30 kilometres**, with frequent stops for stories, photographs, drinks and discussion. The route includes some unpaved paths through the Grunewald, so a reasonable bicycle suitable for light gravel or forest paths is recommended. Anyone who is comfortable cycling around Berlin and is happy with a relaxed pace should be fine to join. **What to Bring** 🚲 A bike suitable for some unpaved paths 💶 Cash for drinks or snacks 🌧️ Waterproofs (just in case!) ☀️ Suncream 🥪 Water and snacks 😊 Curiosity and a sense of adventure **Highlights** 💧 Discover how Berlin developed the infrastructure needed to supply a rapidly growing city with clean water 🏰 See the spectacular **Charlottenburg/Westend water towers**, built to supply the expanding city and its new suburbs 🏭 Explore the hidden industrial infrastructure behind Berlin's development 🌳 Cycle from central Berlin through Charlottenburg and into the forests of the Grunewald 💦 Visit the historic **Wasserwerk Teufelssee**, Berlin's oldest surviving complete waterworks ⚙️ Discover the original pumping machinery, filter buildings and water-storage infrastructure preserved at the Ökowerk 🍺 Take a break at the **Jungfernheide Wasserturm** and enjoy a drink surrounded by the park 🌊 Follow the Havel and discover how Berlin's waterways shaped the city's infrastructure and expansion 🏙️ See how apparently natural landscapes are actually deeply connected to the history of the modern city 📖 Hear the stories of engineers, entrepreneurs and workers who built the systems that kept Berlin running 📸 Fantastic photography opportunities combining industrial heritage, architecture, forest and water 🚲 Finish in Spandau and choose whether to take the train home or cycle back into town I estimate the cycle tour will take around **3 hours**, including the stops. Hope to see you there! **Simon**

Bouldering Session

Have you always wanted to learn bouldering but never had the right company? Or are you an experienced boulderer who just wants to find boulder-buddies? If yes, this is the right event for you. We are going to meet inside "urban apes Basement Boulderstudio", close to S Anhalter Bahnhof, also not far from Potsdamer Platz. If you have never been there, you will need to sign up with them, which will take a bit of time. After that, **you can find us on the couches near the lockers (not in front of the reception), next to a red smiley**. When you enter the actual gym, enter the hall by turning left immediately - you are walking towards them. We will start warming up around 11:10, so everyone has enough time to arrive and get changed before that. ***\*\*\**** *Spots are limited, so please update your RSVP at least 24 hours in advance if you won't be joining. **NO-SHOWs ARE NOT COOL \*\*\**** We enter the gym at 11:00, if you are late, you will need to look for us inside. IMPORTANT: they only accept cards as a payment method. No cash. One day ticket will cost you 13,90 EUR (10,90 EUR if you are a student, free if Urban Sports Club). **What to bring: well, first of all, a good mood.** But you could also bring * climbing shoes if you have any. If not, you can rent them there, no worries. They cost 3,50 EUR. * a lock (for the locker). * chalk. You won't need that if you are a beginner. Renting is possible. * water. * extra clothes. It's quite chalky there and humans sweat, not the best mix, don't you think? :D Please, note: the organizer is not responsible for anything, including injuries. A basic introduction will be provided.

E-Commerce over Breakfast Berlin

A curated meetup for e-commerce operators to share learnings, strategies, and ideas. Free for e-commerce operators (approval required). Apply via Luma: [https://luma.com/r4ipii5m](https://luma.com/r4ipii5m) Exact location will be shared after approval.

Denken beim Gehen: 90 Minuten philosophischer Stadtspaziergang durch Mitte

**90 Minuten gehen und denken** — kostenlos, mitten in Berlin Nietzsche traute nur Gedanken, die man sich ergangen hat. Walter Benjamin nannte die Straße „die Wohnung des Kollektivs". Wir nehmen beide beim Wort und gehen los. **Vier Gangarten auf einer Route** Wir starten im Weinbergspark mit fünfzehn Minuten schweigendem Gehen — langsamer als gewohnt, Aufmerksamkeit auf den Boden. Dann flanieren wir über die Torstraße und die Auguststraße: gehen wie jemand, der nichts zu erledigen hat. Genau darüber hat Benjamin geschrieben. Am Koppenplatz und in der Großen Hamburger Straße wird das Gehen zum Lesen einer Stadt, die Lücken hat. Wir halten kurz, sagen wenig. Am Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz fragen wir, wann Gehen politisch wird — auf einem Platz, über den viele Demonstrationen gelaufen sind. Zwischendurch gehen wir ein Stück zu zweit, mit einer Frage. Zum Schluss ein Kreis, jede und jeder ein Satz. **Für wen** Für alle, die gern gehen und gern denken. Vorkenntnisse brauchst du nicht, keine Texte, keine Vorbereitung. Wer lieber zuhört als redet, ist hier gut aufgehoben — ein großer Teil des Weges wird geschwiegen. **Wer ich bin** Ralf Müller. Ich habe an der Humboldt-Universität über europäische und asiatische Philosophie promoviert, unterrichte an verschiedenen akademischen Einrichtungen und arbeite als Logotherapeut und Existenzanalytiker in Berlin. Ich bin auch der Dozent des VHS-Kurses zu diesem Thema — dazu sage ich am Ende des Spaziergangs zwei Sätze. Die 90 Minuten selbst gehören dem Gehen. **Das Praktische** Samstag, 29.08.2026, 15:00–16:30 Uhr Treffpunkt: Weinbergspark, Eingang Veteranenstraße (5 Min. von U Rosenthaler Platz) Ende: Linienstraße 162, gegen 16:30 Uhr Kostenlos, Teilnahme auf 15 Personen begrenzt Rund 3,5 km, langsames Tempo, flach, teils Kopfsteinpflaster Bequeme Schuhe, wetterfeste Jacke, etwas zu trinken Bei Regen gehen wir trotzdem — das gehört dazu **Eine Frage zum Mitbringen** Wenn du magst: Gibt es einen Weg, den du regelmäßig gehst — und verändert sich dein Denken dabei? Kein Muss, nur ein Angebot. **Und wenn du weitergehen willst** Am 12. und 13. September entfalten wir diese vier Gangarten in Ruhe: ein Wochenendkurs an der VHS Berlin Mitte, 16 Unterrichtseinheiten, teils im Raum, teils draußen, mit Texten von Benjamin, aus der Lebensphilosophie und der Phänomenologie. 34,40 € (ermäßigt 22,80 €), Anmeldung über die VHS unter der Kursnummer Mi108-019H. Der Spaziergang am 29.08. ist davon unabhängig und in sich abgeschlossen. **Fragen? Schreib mir einfach hier.**

Leseabend - Textwerkstatt

Beim Leseabend werden selbstverfasste Texte mit Gleichgesinnten geteilt. Ob Kurzgeschichte, Gedicht, Essay oder Roman-Auszug – hier findest du ein aufmerksames Publikum und bekommst konstruktives Feedback zu deinem Projekt. An diesem Abend wird nicht geschrieben, aber es gibt einen lebendigen Austausch über Sprache, Stil und Storytelling. Auch reine Zuhörer sind herzlich willkommen. Keine Anmeldung erforderlich. Eintritt auf Spendenbasis.

Coffee Run Club Lichtenberg

Fuelled by our pre-workout Espresso we go on a scenic run to Treptower Park. Whether you're training for a marathon or just decided to give running a shot: with us, you are welcome. We offer 5k or 10k routes, both with plenty of talk and good vibes all the way. > Meet us @ 9:20 AM @ Green Wall Coffee Lichtenberg > Get your pre-workout Espresso for only €1

Kleidertausch

Beim Kleidertausch tauschen Menschen Kleidung miteinander. \*\*\* Bringe bis zu 5 nicht mehr getragene, gut erhaltene und gewaschene Kleidungsstücke anstatt sie wegzuwerfen und neue zu konsumieren. Bitte ausschließlich Kleidung. Keine Deko, Bücher und keine Unterwäsche. Mitnehmen darfst du so viel wie dir gefällt. Das schont Ressourcen, die Atmosphäre, gibt den Kleidern ihren Wert zurück und allen die Chance neue Lieblingsstücke zu finden. \*\*\*\* Kommt einfach vorbei. Ihr braucht keine Anmeldung. \*\*\*\* Teilname und Getränke auf Spendenbasis.

Lazy Friday swim

Biesenthaler Becken: Hike through Glacial Lands Carved in Ice Age

***Discover a diverse landscape of open fields, lakes, forests & creeks while listening to the birds singing and the water murmuring.*** **HOW DO I JOIN THIS EVENT?** Click on link below to get complete info and to sign up for this event by getting your ticket. [https://urbanaturetravel.com/event/biesenthaler-becken-hike](https://urbanaturetravel.com/event/biesenthaler-becken-hike) **SPECIAL OFFER FOR NEW USERS** * 10% New User Discount using promo code: **MEETUP10** * Valid for this trip or any other trips available on our website. **WHY GO?** Join us as we explore the ancient landscape of Biesenthaler Becken, a region well-known for its rich biodiversity and breathtaking scenery. Take a break from the humdrum of city life and immerse yourself into the serenity of sprawling forests, meadows with wildflowers, and the company of little forest animals and migratory birds. The trail starts from the former agricultural town of Biesenthal where you will meander through beautiful open fields with views of the Streesee lake before stopping for a picnic lunch break. Then, you will continue on towards the Biesenthaler basin to explore its glacial landscape dating back to the Ice Age. Enjoy a photo stop at the stunning Lake Hellsee and finally, toast to a great hike at a beer garden on the banks of the Obersee Lake. **TRIP DETAILS** **Meeting Location & Time:** * Option A: Berlin Central Train Station (Berlin Hbf) at 9:30 am * Option B: Biesenthal Bahnhof[ ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/BP6msv5NN99yBNva8%20%22https://maps.app.goo.gl/BP6msv5NN99yBNva8%22)at 10:45 am **Finishing Location & Time:** * Option A: Berlin Central Train Station (Berlin Hbf) at 5:30pm * Option B: Bus stop Lanke, Dorf at 4pm **Hiking Distance:** 13 km walking, 5 hours from start to closing, multiple break times **Hiking Difficulty:** Easy – Walking on marked paths / dirt roads, mostly flat terrain, relaxed pace **Kid Friendly:** Yes **What is Included?** * Community Leader & Guide for the entire duration. * Transportation to and from Berlin (based on the ticket option selected). * Access to Google photos album dedicated for this trip for sharing all your amazing pics & videos from the trip. * Access to a WhatsApp group for confirmed participants. **Note:** Please contact us immediately if you do not have WhatsApp & we can make alternate arrangements from our end to ensure you do not miss out on any communication. **WHAT IS THE PLAN?** * **9:30 AM**: We meet at our meeting point just inside Berlin Central Train Station (Berlin Hbf) and then catch train for Biesenthaler Bahnhof. * **10:45 am** Arrive in Biesenthaler Bahnhof and kick it off with a brief round of introductions (Why did you join? What animal would you be?) .We start our hike into the open fields with wonderful views of the Streesee Lake. * **12:30 PM**: We arrive at a beautiful picnic spot at the Biesenthaler basin for a well deserved lunch break while enjoying the amazing views all around. * **13:30 PM**: We continue our hike into the Biesenthaler Basin. * **15:00 PM**: Arrive at the banks of Lake Hellsee and have a short break. * **15:30 PM**: Reach our final destination Beergarden Seeschloss by the banks of the Obersee with a view over the lake. * **16:00 PM**: Head to Lanke, Dorf Bus stop to catch Bus Number 890 heading to Bernau (Berlin). * **16:30 PM:** Catch bus 890 heading to Bernau. * **17:30 PM:** Arrive in Berlin Hbf. **FOR FUTURE TRIP UPDATES** Please do join our WhatsApp / Telegram channel for updates about our future trips including possible early bird discounts, contests etc. 1. [WhatsApp Channel](https://go.unt.global/travelgroup) 2. [Telegram Channel](https://t.me/urbanaturetravel)

Outdoor – Circular route around the Spring- and Glubigsee near Wendisch-Rietz

**Outdoor – Forest and lake along the Havel** with ***Harms*** and ***Thomas*** **Free with registration** **Meeting point: 10:45 Uh**r, Ostbahnhof, platform 2, middle of platform **Start: 10:56 a.m.**, RE7 direction Senftenberg **(please be on time – the train only runs hourly)** **Return:** Wendisch Rietz, Bahnhof (RB36) **[Free with registration](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/village-outdoor/w35-2026/)** In August, we’ll head out of the city once more and into the heathland and lake district of eastern Brandenburg near Wendisch Rietz. On this varied circular hike, we’ll explore a chain of elongated lakes in the Behrensdorfer Heide. The quiet and, at times, very secluded trail follows the wooded shores of Lake Springsee and Lake Großer Glubigsee, for much of the route, offering beautiful views of the surrounding nature. Along the way, we’ll also pass through an interesting wet woodland area, a valuable ecosystem that plays an important role in climate protection and nature conservation. And if the weather is on our side, the many lakeside bathing spots invite us to enjoy a refreshing swim or simply relax by the water. As there are no guaranteed places to stop for food or drinks along the route, please bring enough food and water for the day. Since we’ll be walking through woodland and wetland areas, it’s also a good idea to bring an effective insect repellent. **What’s Village Outdoor?** Village outdoor Events are monthly meetups for the we are village community and their friends to enjoy outdoor activities in and around Berlin. Activities include forest hikes, bike tours, swimming in lakes, sightseeing, and kayaking. Each month features a free and easy walk or hike in Berlin or its surrounding areas, accessible by public transport. **General Information** **Be sun smart:** Please dont forget sun screen, a hat and maybe even a long-sleeved shirt. On a hot day, also remember to bring plenty of water. **Language:** Depending on the needs of the group, we will speak German and/or English. **Cost:** The event is free of charge. *\*\* Diese Veranstaltung ist Teil unseres Programms ‘**queere generationen**‘, unterstützt von der* ***[Berliner Lotto Stifttung](https://www.lotto-stiftung-berlin.de/)****. Erfahre mehr über das Programm* ***[hier](https://wearevillage.org/queer-generations/)****.* 🔵 **Outdoor – Rundweg um den Spring- und Glubigsee bei Wendisch-Rietz** mit ***Harms*** und ***Thomas*** **Treffpunkt: 10:45 Uhr,** Ostbahnhof, Gleis 2, Mitte Bahnsteig **Start: 10:56 Uhr,** RE7 Richtung Senftenberg **(bitte seid pünktlich, der Zug fährt nur stündlich)** **Rückfahrt:** Wendisch Rietz, Bahnhof (RB36) **[Kostenlos mit Anmeldung](https://wearevillage.org/shop/village-outdoor/w35-2026)** Im August geht es noch einmal raus aus der Stadt – in das ostbrandenburgische Heide- und Seengebiet bei Wendisch Rietz. Auf einer abwechslungsreichen Rundwanderung entdecken wir die langgezogene Seenkette an der Behrendorfer Heide. Der stille und teilweise sehr abgelegene Wanderweg führt größtenteils entlang der bewaldeten Ufer des Springsees und des Großen Glubigsees und eröffnet immer wieder schöne Blicke auf die Natur. Unterwegs passieren wir außerdem ein interessantes Bruchwaldgebiet, das als wertvolles Ökosystem eine wichtige Rolle für den Klima- und Naturschutz spielt. Und wenn das Wetter mitspielt, laden die zahlreichen Badestellen unterwegs zu einer erfrischenden Abkühlung oder einer entspannten Pause ein. Da unterwegs keine Einkehrmöglichkeiten garantiert sind, denkt bitte an ausreichend Proviant und Getränke. Und weil wir durch Wald- und Feuchtgebiete wandern, lohnt es sich auch ein gutes Mückenschutzmittel dabei zu haben. \*Glubigsee, Photo: Angelika Laslo, License: Seenland Oder-Spree **Was ist Village Outdoor?** Village Outdoor Events sind monatliche Treffen der we are village-Community und ihrer Freunde, um Outdoor-Aktivitäten in und um Berlin zu genießen. Zu den Aktivitäten gehören Waldwanderungen, Radtouren, Schwimmen in Seen, Sightseeing und Kajakfahren. Jeden Monat gibt es einen kostenlosen und unkomplizierten Spaziergang oder eine Wanderung in Bereichen Berlins oder in der Umgebung, die mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln erreichbar sind. **Hinweise** **Sei sun smart:** Bitte denk an Sonnenencreme, eine Kopfbedeckung und vielleicht sogar an ein Shirt mit langen Ärmeln. An einem warmen Tag solltest Du auch genügend Wasser dabei haben. **Sprache:** Je nach Bedürfnissen der Gruppe werden wir Deutsch und/oder Englisch sprechen. **Kosten:** Die Teilnahme ist kostenlos. *\*\* Diese Veranstaltung ist Teil unseres Programms ‘**queere generationen**‘, unterstützt von der* ***[Berliner Lotto Stifttung](https://www.lotto-stiftung-berlin.de/)****. Erfahre mehr über das Programm* ***[hier](https://wearevillage.org/queer-generations)****.*