Schloss and Schlosspark Biesdorf

A small late-classical castle stands in Biesdorf, set within a calm park that invites slow walks on bright days. The building dates to 1868 and was designed by architect Martin Gropius, the uncle of Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius. Around 1900, the von Siemens family made changes to the castle and expanded the surrounding grounds. Today, the restored park offers open lawns, mature trees, and pathways suited to an easy stroll when the sun is out.

Architecture and history

The castle reflects the restrained elegance of late classicism, with balanced proportions and clean lines. Martin Gropius’s design gave the house a refined, villa-like character rather than fortress features. Decades later, the von Siemens family updated parts of the structure and reshaped the landscape, giving the estate a more generous layout. These layers of change remain visible in the building’s silhouette and in the park’s broad vistas.

Finding the way

Schloss and Schlosspark Biesdorf sit a short walk from two public transport stops. From central Berlin, take the S5 to Biesdorf station and continue on foot for a few minutes. The U5 to Elsterwerdaer Platz offers another nearby option, with similarly easy access to the grounds.