Grünau Between Nature and Watersports History

Grünau combines tranquil nature with an unusually rich watersports history. Grünau offers a wide variety of ideas for a stay: narrow paths through a diverse wetland, historic rowing venues, an exhibition on the region’s watersports history and a lido with a large sandy beach. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Grünau can therefore easily plan their holiday around whether they want to focus on nature experiences, water, family time or culture.

Wetlands and Forest Landscape at Krumme Lake

Krumme Lake forms a diverse wetland complex amid the dry, pine-covered Grünauer Forst. Alder swamp forests, sedge marshes, reed beds and groundwater-influenced birch-pedunculate oak forests shape this landscape. As a result, it offers a natural setting that clearly differs from a uniform forest area. Along Krumme Lake, visitors can explore the varied natural surroundings on narrow paths.

The route “SO16: Enchanted Forests in Grünau” is also a good option for planning a day out. It leads through the Grünauer Forst and focuses specifically on the forest landscape. Those who enjoy spending time outdoors can thus choose between the wetland at Krumme Lake and a thematically named route through the forest. The different landscape impressions also make Grünau appealing to families who do not want to look for the same type of activity every day during their outings.

Regatta Course with Berlin’s Sporting History

The 2,000-metre Grünau Regatta Course hosted the canoeing and rowing competitions at the 1936 Olympic Games. However, its history goes back further: Berlin’s first rowing regatta took place at the regatta course as early as 1880. For the 1936 Olympic Games, the site was extensively modernised with new boathouses, a large grandstand and additional facilities such as the so-called Kaiser Pavilion.

These different periods can be connected in your mind during a visit: Grünau represents both the early development of rowing and the representative modernisation carried out in preparation for the 1936 Olympic Games. The Grünau Watersports Museum offers another perspective. It reopened on 6 September 2024 with the newly designed permanent exhibition “Wasser Sport Grünau”. The exhibition presents the history of the regatta site, traces the development of boatbuilding and explores Grünau’s diverse network of clubs. The programme is complemented by themed guided tours and workshops for schools and clubs.

Lido and Ideas for Days Out During Different Holidays

Grünau Lido has a large sandy beach with beach chairs. It also features playgrounds for young visitors. This provides another clear focus for a day out alongside the nature-related and historical attractions. Families can include a visit to the lido in their plans, while the landscape around Krumme Lake and the Grünauer Forst are ideal for nature-focused exploration.

Choosing the Right Accommodation for Your Travel Interests

When looking for accommodation in Grünau, the most helpful question is which experiences should shape your stay. Those who prefer landscapes and walking routes can focus on Krumme Lake and the Grünauer Forst. For visitors interested in rowing, the history of boatbuilding and club life, the regatta course and Watersports Museum are the main attractions. The lido adds a sandy beach and facilities for young visitors to the options. This makes it possible to choose a holiday apartment according to your preferred holiday rhythm without limiting the trip to just one theme.

If you would also like to compare other areas, you can find Spandau, Schmöckwitz, Pankow, Friedrichshagen, Berlin-Reinickendorf, Kladow, Altglienicke and Weißensee here.

For the overarching travel overview: Berlin.