Heiligensee

Berlin

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Explore this northern medieval village on the shores of the Havel River and go swimming in the forest-fringed lake after which the district was named.

Heiligensee Nord is a tree-lined locality on Berlin’s northwestern border with Brandenburg. Framed by the pretty Havel River and the Tegel Forest, Heiligensee Nord is a popular vacation-house neighborhood for Berliners and has leafy streets full of cozy cottages. Canoe along the Havel River, explore the densely forested Brandenburg border and visit Alt-Heiligensee to explore a quaint medieval village on the banks of Lake Heiligensee.

Stroll around Heiligensee Nord’s main shopping strip and purchase ingredients for a picnic. Make your way west to reach the banks of the Havel River. You can rent a canoe and paddle your way down the river until you find a scenic spot to enjoy lunch. Much of Heiligensee Nord’s riverfront is private, but on the opposing banks in Brandenburg you can enjoy the protected shores of the Schwimmhafenwiesen nature reserve. As evening falls, be sure to save some time to experience the cozy atmosphere of a traditional German beer garden.

Heiligensee Nord is a great jumping-off point for exploring the historic streets of Alt-Heiligensee, the 13th-century village that sits between Lake Heiligensee and the Nieder-Neuendorfer See section of the Havel River. Visit the historic site of the Havel Crossing, which was used by pilgrims in the Middle Ages on their journey between St. Mary’s Church in Berlin to St. Nikolai in Wilsnack.

Walk amid magnificent old beech trees in the Tegel Forest and find the mysterious Baumberge, an inland sand dune in the middle of the forest.

Reach Heiligensee Nord by catching the suburban rail from central Berlin to Heiligensee train station, which is in the heart of Heiligensee Nord. Stop at a supermarket near the station to purchase a snack or drink. The journey from Berlin takes approximately 40 minutes. Catch the local bus from Heiligensee Nord and reach Alt-Heiligensee in 15 minutes. With beautiful river shores, pretty woodlands, a cozy atmosphere and medieval history at your fingertips, Heiligesee Nord offers a scenic getaway from busy Berlin.


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Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals

Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals

Lützowplatz 17, Berlin, BE
The price is P5,743 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
P5,743
P6,606 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
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Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,287 reviews)
"Nice modern building, good atmospher, and nice design."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

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Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz

Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz

4.5 out of 5
Alexanderplatz 7, Berlin, BE
The price is P6,124 per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
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P7,012 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
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Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,673 reviews)
"The bed was nice and the veiws were lovely. Was a large amount of dust in the room didnt affect anything but was noticable. Water was good little sensitive but wasnt a issue."

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

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Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz

Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz

Gabriele Tergit Promenade 19, Berlin, BE
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The price is P5,531 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P5,531
P6,362 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,098 reviews)
"Good sized room with comfortable bed. Close to underground and close to tourist attractions"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

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TITANIC Chaussee Berlin

TITANIC Chaussee Berlin

Chaussee Str 30, Berlin
The price is P5,064 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
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P5,825 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Should be made clearer that access to the pool which features heavily in the pictures is not included and is at significant extra cost"

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

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Hotel Aldea Berlin Centrum

Hotel Aldea Berlin Centrum

Bülowstraße 20-22, Berlin, BE
The price is P3,652 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P3,652
P4,201 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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Stay at this hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"People were smoking next to the entry while the doors were open. The shower head was not very clean. Everything else looked clean. The room had two single beds instead of one big bed even if it the room was for one person."

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Hotel Aldea Berlin Centrum
Radisson Collection Hotel, Berlin

Radisson Collection Hotel, Berlin

5 out of 5
Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 3, Berlin, BE
The price is P9,239 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
P9,239
P10,627 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Un hotel muy cómodo excelente servicios. Delicioso desayuno el personal atento el SPA muy bien. Cerca de muchos museos y puntos de interes. Si te gusta caminar puedes llegar fácilmente a la Puerta de Brandenburgo."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Radisson Collection Hotel, Berlin
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