Karow Travel Guide

Berlin

Karow is one of the most rural districts of Berlin and yet situated as such that the city centre of Berlin is easily and quickly accessible.

Whilst on a city trip to Berlin, be sure to take an excursion to Karow. Despite being a part of the capital city of Germany, Karow has retained its village character. It was only incorporated into the city in 1920 and today forms part of the district Pankow. Karow was founded in the early 13th century and has always had a more rural character. New Karow was only established in the 1990s and is now a suburb with many family homes. This constellation enables visitors to get a glimpse of the heterogeneous history of Karow. While on your city trip, discover structures from different centuries in different styles. The townscape is dominated by the contrast between old and new.

Karow in the north of Berlin offers some historic sights well worth a visit while on a city trip to the capital. One of them is the village church which was built in 1250 and is one of the oldest buildings in all of Berlin. Alt-Karow Street also impresses with many historic farmhouses which have survived the eventful history of Berlin. Discover an old school building and a fire station from past times. The train station in Karow is fascinating from an architectural perspective as it was built in the typical style of such station buildings in the 19th century.

Enjoy the idyllic nature around Berlin during your mini-break in Karow: A circular trail in the conservation area Karower Teiche invites you to take a walk amongst elder trees and reeds. Viewing platforms on the banks of the large natural ponds are the perfect place to watch water birds but also reed warblers or red-backed shrikes. You will be close to the city but feel like you are in the middle of nature. Another great contrast to a typical city trip is an excursion to the Barnim Landscape Park on the eastern city limits. Vast agricultural spaces invite you for a relaxing stroll.

When travelling to Karow, be sure to take a short trip to the city centre of Berlin as well. Because as rural as Karow may seem, the highlights of Berlin are not far away. The S-Bahn train line S2 will take you directly to the centre from the train station in Karow. You can reach Friedrichstraße station in only 20 minutes. The stations Potsdamer Platz and Brandenburger Tor also lie on the line S2. Karow is the perfect departure point for an excursion to the urban jungle during your city trip.


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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 ฿2,865 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
฿2,865
฿3,296 total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,281 reviews)
"Food was great, good internet, comfortable mattress"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz

Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz

4.5 out of 5
Alexanderplatz 7, Berlin, BE
The price is ฿3,469 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
฿3,469
฿3,972 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,678 reviews)
Berlin stay in Alexanderplatz
"Great location, room had everything I needed, bed comfortable and great view from the 29rh floor. Down points were that the shower flooded the bathroom floor every time I used it & there was no air con. When I called I was told to "come & collect a fan from reception"."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
InterContinental Berlin by IHG

InterContinental Berlin by IHG

Budapester Str. 2, Berlin, BE
The price is ฿3,927 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿3,927
฿4,720 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

InterContinental Berlin by IHG
TITANIC Chaussee Berlin

TITANIC Chaussee Berlin

Chaussee Str 30, Berlin
The price is ฿2,869 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿2,869
฿3,301 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"We had a great experience overall. Our room was large, clean, and modern. Although we didn’t opt for the full breakfast since we prefer something light in the morning, we were pleasantly surprised to find a small complimentary breakfast by the pool. It included a fruit salad, additional fresh fruit, ..."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

TITANIC Chaussee Berlin
Grand Hyatt Berlin

Grand Hyatt Berlin

5 out of 5
Marlene-Dietrich-Platz 2, Berlin, BE
The price is ฿5,861 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿5,861
฿6,741 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
Amazing Pool
"Amazing Pool and spa área!"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Grand Hyatt Berlin
IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof

IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof

Katharina Paulus Strasse 5, Berlin, BE
The price is ฿3,102 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,102
฿3,568 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,578 reviews)
No housekeeping
"The lobby staff failed to inform us that housekeeping was only on request so we did not get any - unsatisfactory. At least let us know when checking in."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
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Weissensee featuring a city

Pankow

4.5/5(111 area reviews)

Travellers choose Pankow for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at Rosenthaler Straße Tram Stop or Blankenfelder Straße Tram Stop and check out top sights like Schonhauser Allee Arkaden.

Pankow
Prenzlauer Berg which includes a city

Prenzlauer Berg

Travellers choose Prenzlauer Berg for its lively bars. Hop aboard the metro at Thomas-Mann-Straße Tram Stop or Greifswalder Straße-Ostseestraße Tram Stop and check out top sights like Velodrom.

Prenzlauer Berg
Lichtenberg

Lichtenberg

3.5/5(16 area reviews)

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Lichtenberg. If sightseeing is on the list, Lido Orankesee is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Genslerstraße Tram Stop or Arendsweg Tram Stop to see more of the area.

Lichtenberg
Friedrichshain which includes outdoor art

Friedrichshain

4/5(172 area reviews)

Known for its lively bars and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Friedrichshain. Top attractions like Simon-Dach-Strasse and Boxhagener Platz are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Frankfurter Gate U-Bahn or Bersarinplatz Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Friedrichshain
Mitte featuring a city and modern architecture

Mitte

4.5/5(1,916 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Mitte. Check out top attractions like Alexanderplatz and Brandenburg Gate, and jump on the metro at Unter den Linden Station or S+U Friedrichstraße Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Mitte
Checkpoint Charlie Museum showing signage

Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg

Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like East Side Gallery and Uber Arena. See more of Berlin by jumping on the metro at Gorlitzer U-Bahn or Schlesisches Tor U-Bahn.

Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg

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