
Islands
Pfaueninsel (Peacock Island)
Berlin, Germany
Pfaueninsel, or Peacock Island, sits quietly in the Havel River, a former royal retreat dotted with quaint structures from the 18th century. It's known for its free-roaming peacocks, a legacy from King Frederick William IV who introduced them here in the 19th century.
Good to know
- Crowds
- Usually quiet
- Best months
- May–Aug
- Getting there
- Best as a day trip
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