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Natural Monuments

Peacock Island

Natural Monuments

Peacock Island

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Peacock Island

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Pfaueninsel

Location: Berlin, Germany

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Sebastian Kowalke

March 14, 2018

Hiking

The Peacock Island is a special natural monument in Berlin. Uninhabited for a long time, King Friedrich Wilhelm II had the small castle built at the southern end of the island at the end of the 18th century. A few years later, the great garden artist Peter Joseph Lenné designed the island's landscape garden. He was very careful in doing so in order to preserve the unique character of the island with its ancient oaks and beeches. Today the castle and garden are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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April 11, 2019

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In 1824/1825 Schinkel expanded the Kavaliershaus, which had existed since 1804. The king had the court marshal's office in Danzig buy the late Gothic Schlieffhaus from 1520, which was threatened …

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November 14, 2015

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Island with free-roaming peacocks, about every 20 minutes, the ferry passes passers-by, the trip costs 4 euros.
The sprawling island invites you for a walk, after which we have discovered a flock of sheep, two castles, a rose garden and stables. The kids liked it.
There are two cafes to take a break.

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View of Peacock Island – Pfaueninsel Dairy loop from Pfaueninsel

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Aviary on Peacock Island (Pfaueninsel) – Griebnitzsee loop from Griebnitzsee

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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View of Peacock Island – Aviary on Peacock Island (Pfaueninsel) loop from Pfaueninsel

3.11km

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 40 m

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Location: Berlin, Germany

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