Volk­s­park, Mauer­park, Tem­pel­hof, Hasen­heide, Tier­garten, Hum­boldthain, if there’s one thing Ber­lin doesn’t lack, it’s parks and gar­dens. Among all of the pos­sible choices I’ve always had one favor­ite for no other reason than its people and its loc­a­tion: The Görl­itzer Park in Kreuzberg. Reg­u­lar raves, spon­tan­eous grilling activ­it­ies and the close­ness to all the import­ant (ie the live­li­est) Kiezes make it easy and fun to visit when the sun is out (pro-tip: go when you’re hun­gover, it’s bet­ter than wast­ing the day in your bed and has the same effect).

The park is a meet­ing point for freaks, tal­ents, stu­dents and nor­mal people who like to be out­side, pre-drink, play fris­bee or fly their kites (or, you know, buy drugs, which I really really really don’t recom­mend doing in any of the above men­tioned parks unless you know your shit– it’s risky busi­ness and you’ll be ripped off if you’re new to the game. Or so I’ve heard). But not only dur­ing the day does the Görli have its perks: how about a rave into the night? Or a free movie premiere? Some­times I’d love to install a tent in there and spend a whole week people-watching.

(Thanks to DJ Vadim and his crew for mak­ing it an exclus­ive and awe­some and free event!)