Tiergarten in Berlin, our place for 2 days. The park is absolutely massive and on the first morning we did well in excess of 20,000 steps before we found an active goshawk nest. We did find quite a few but wasted time at them before we realised they were probably last years. But we did find a nest with a nearby bench where we sat for 2 days and watched and listened to them calling and it was absolutely fantastic. The park was so busy with runners, cyclists, dogs and masses of strolling folk. The birds were not bothered in the slightest. The park was totally litter free. Our hotel (the Pastana), which was lovely and good value, was just a short walk away but we did lack a supermarket for a cheap sandwich.
One of the many nest sites
Tiergarten
This is the gravesite for more than 2000 Soviet soldiers who were killed in April and May 1945 in the Battle of Berlin. It stands as a memorial of the Soviet Army for the victory over National Socialism.
The Reichstag
This is the sire of the former Kroll Opera House. It was here that on 1st September 1939, Adolf Hitler announced the German attack on Poland. The building was constructed in 1844 as a theatre. It became the seat of the National Socialist parliament after after the Reichstag (which was opposite) was burned down. On 30 January 1939, Hitler gave a speech at this location in which he threatened the annihilation of the Jewish population.
In December 1943 the building was severely damaged in air raids by the British Royal Air Force.
The remains of the Kroll Opera House were removed in 1957.
The Brandenburg Gate
The woodland floor in the Tiergarten held some beautiful flowers.
Even the small park bridges were stunning
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