Pfaueninsel

Island Berlin, Berlin, Germany

What to expect

Pfaueninsel, or Peacock Island, is a 67-hectare island in the River Havel with a fairytale-like atmosphere. The island features a small summer palace built for King Frederick William II and his mistress Wilhelmine Enke, as well as an English garden with exotic trees and plants. Visitors can explore the island's woodland, lawns, and fields, and see the free-roaming peacocks that give the island its name. The island also has a menagerie with various animals, including water buffaloes. The palace on the island was built in a romantic ruin style and features a classicistic Great Hall. The island is a popular destination for day-trippers and is part of the Palaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin UNESCO World Heritage Site

Plan your family visit to the Pfaueninsel with these blog insights 👇

Unusual overnight stays in Berlin and the surrounding area

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Pfaueninsel (Peacock Island). We took a small ferry to get there. We looked for peacocks

Highlights: It was great for kids. It's a small paradise. We enjoyed the peacocks that move freely on the island ✨