Barbecue spot in Mauerpark

In Mauerpark, orange ash containers at the corners mark the extent of the permitted barbecue area. It is located near the Bernauer Straße entrance, costs nothing, and requires no reservation. Only stand-up barbecues with charcoal are allowed, and because the entire park is car-free, everything for grilling must be carried in on foot.

Barbecue Area in Mauerpark: The Zone Between the Orange Containers

Mauerpark is located on the former border strip between Prenzlauer Berg and Wedding, and its barbecue area is one of the few in Berlin whose boundaries are visible to the naked eye: The orange ash containers at the corners precisely mark the area where grilling is permitted. It is located near the Bernauer Straße entrance. No reservations are needed, and there’s no fee, but you should arrive early, as the park is full on Sundays anyway: flea market, karaoke in the amphitheater, and street music attract thousands.

Barbecue Rules in Mauerpark and the Issue of Arrival

Only stand-up barbecues with grilling or charcoal are permitted. Gas grills are not allowed here, unlike in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, nor are disposable grills with direct ground contact, and open campfires are generally prohibited. Keep a distance from trees and bushes; do not set up under tree canopies due to sparks. Used charcoal goes into the ash containers, not the general waste. Important for planning: The entire Mauerpark may not be entered by car, not even for loading and unloading. So, beer benches and cooler boxes must be carried, preferably from Bernauer Straße or Eberswalder Straße U-Bahn stations.