Do you want to find out about it as a sustainable practice and some green activities? Berlin, the most vibrant city in Europe is the place to be! Being one of the Europe’s most liberal cities, Berlin is an environmental innovator. Today walking tour, we will show you through what parts of the city can be considered as eco-friendly. Tie your shoelaces and get prepared for a green side of Berlin!
1. Welcome to Prinzessinnengärten: the First Step
The first place on the environmentally friendly journey in German language is Prinzessinnengärten, which translated to English means princess gardens. Sustainable urban gardening is depicted in this city and this beautiful place is situated in Kreuzberg. Admire foliage, small wildlife and local flora & fauna, attend informative workshops on organic farming and permaculture, and pick up tools and get a little dirty with the working-bee. We can say that it is an ideal place to come into contact with nature though being located in the central part of the city.
2. Visit Markthalle Neun
Head over to Markthalle Neun, an old market hall where alles is sourced locally and natural food is emphasised. They organize the event called Street Food Thursday each Thursday; various food sellers cook tasty dishes produced with fresh local products. It is a great time to try out amazing food while at the same time, help the local farmers and decrease the food miles..
2.1. Do Not Miss the Edible Schoolyard Project
In Markthalle Neun, you will be able to meet with the Edible Schoolyard Project. This agenda seeks to save foods that can be shaping the young generation into environmentally friendly people. Next feel free to visit the garden and be enlightened on the issue of urban farming and food education.
3. Find out more about the Sustainable Lifestyle at Original Unverpackt
Are you prepared to take a greener look at consumption and create a garbology lifestyle? First of all, go shopping at the Original Unverpackt store; it is the first zero-waste grocery store in Germany. Here, you are presented with an assorted list of products in their original packing from the packed foods to the doux commodities. Pack it in your own reusable bags and water bottles and purchase food supplies and other products which do not generate plastic waste.
4. Find out about the Energy Revolution at EUREF Campus
EUREF Campus is one of the primary projects that is designed on the principles of renewable energy as well as sustainable mobility. This urban industrial site has been thus effectively regenerated to create a green business and research park. Visit and find out how new economy is shaping energy, the city and e-mobility. Do not lose a chance to look at the live examples of solar panels, wind energy generators and electric cars.
5. Relax in Tempelhofer Feld
Tempelhofer Feld, an open area that used to be an airport, offers leisure and recreation for the inhabitants. It gives bicycle paths and car-free areas so this extensive green area fosters an environment-friendly means of transport. You can hire a bicycle, roller skate on the tarmac, go on a picnic or just for a casual stroll within a natural area.
5.1. Get Involved in a Garden based Community Initiative
In Tempelhofer Feld there are initiatives like community gardening projects Allmende-Kontor . The locals come together to grow organic foods with some of these initiatives aimed at creating a community . Donate your time and effort by joining Garden Club or if you cannot do that then at least talk to those with full of passion with garden.
6. Take a Break at Café NENI
Following a day in Berlin to learn more about the environmentally conscious activities going on in the city, one could visit Café NENI. It is vegetarian restaurant known for great food and one more thing – they care about the environment. They often used local and seasonal products and have a warm, environmentally friendly designed interior so you can take time to think about your ‘green’ experience.
Conclusion
Berlin has many walking-guide environmental projects that visitors can learn from. From agriculture to marketing and power generation markets, and even to renewable power generation, the city gets busy environmentally. Herein, through the choice of this walking tour, you will directly observe how Berlin being environmentally conscious and being a vibrant city. Therefore, pick up a map, wear appropriate footwear and set of on an exciting tour for the green Berlin.
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