Tiergarten
Germany
Berlin's Central Park and 3rd largest of Germany
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:19
Welcome to the Großer Tiergarten, an expanse of greenery that serves as the literal and metaphorical lungs of Berlin. As we stand here, surrounded by over two hundred hectares of woodland, lawns, and waterways, it is difficult to…
Listen in the app2The Victory Column — Siegessäule2:12
Standing tall at the center of the Großer Stern roundabout is the Siegessäule, or Victory Column, one of Berlin's most recognizable landmarks. Designed in the 1860s to commemorate Prussia's victory in the Danish-Prussian War, it…
Listen in the app3Bellevue Palace — Schloss Bellevue1:59
Moving toward the northern edge of the park, we encounter Schloss Bellevue, the official residence of the President of Germany. Built in 1785 for Prince Augustus Ferdinand of Prussia, this elegant neoclassical palace was the…
Listen in the app4The English Garden and Tea House1:51
Nestled within the Tiergarten is a section that feels worlds away from the formal Prussian boulevards: the Englischer Garten, or English Garden. Established in the early 1950s with the help of British officials, this area was…
Listen in the app5The Lake System — Neuer See1:51
As we head toward the southwestern corner of the park, the landscape opens up into the picturesque Neuer See. This artificial lake system is a masterpiece of nineteenth-century landscape engineering, designed by Peter Joseph…
Listen in the app6Luiseninsel — Queen Louise Island1:53
Tucked away in the southeastern part of the park is Luiseninsel, a small, meticulously maintained island dedicated to the memory of Queen Louise of Prussia. Louise was a beloved figure, known for her grace and her courageous…
Listen in the app7Rousseau Island — Rousseau-Insel1:53
Named after the Enlightenment philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, this island is a cornerstone of the Tiergarten's intellectual history. Rousseau’s philosophy emphasized a return to nature, and the design of this island reflects…
Listen in the app8The Global Stone Project1:53
As we approach the eastern exit of the park, we encounter a more modern and enigmatic installation known as the Global Stone Project. Created by artist Wolfgang Kraker von Schwarzenfeld, this installation consists of five massive…
Listen in the app9Closing1:46
As our tour of the Tiergarten concludes, take a final look around this magnificent urban forest. We have moved from the echoes of royal hunting parties to the solemnity of war memorials, and from the refined gardens of the…
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What is Tiergarten?
Tiergarten is a place in Germany with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Germany |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 17 min 37 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 52.5135, 13.3610 |
| Last updated |
