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Greenside – An endless feeling of summer

"Sommerfrische" or summer retreat – a phrase that emerged in the 19th century to describe the longings of weary city dwellers who wanted to escape to the countryside. Both the aristocracy and the prosperous middle-classes craved a rural retreat, away from the turbulent and dusty urban life. For city dwellers, summer retreat encapsulates their desires for fresh, summery air and clear, cool water. Even today, stressed people still like to get away from the hustle and bustle of life in the big city. Fortunately, you don’t have to leave Berlin’s city limits to get a taste of the countryside.

Berlin – A cocktail of nature and urban bustle

In this diverse metropolis you will find all the dynamism and excitement of city life, but at the same time there are plenty of natural, quiet retreats to discover. At the end of the 19th century, the district of Pankow was regarded as the perfect place for a summer retreat – this applies just as much...

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