"Pfaueninsel" Pfaueninsel by alancollins

Pfaueninsel Travel Guide: 7 reviews and 34 photos

Peacock Island

When I was looking at places to visit in Berlin I came across Pfaueninsel (Peacock Island). To my amazement no one had written any tips about this Island, well not on the correct page. It is located in the River Havel and on the outskirts of Wannsee and can only be reached by ferry. The main changes to this idyllic island were made by the Prussian King Frederick William II, besides the building these included a zoo in which Peacocks were kept and from which it’s acquired its name.

Pfaueninsel

View from the island

So what is there to see? No cars, smoking or radios. There are no shops or cafes and only the beauty of the island and surrounding to take in. There is plenty of peace and quiet at this World Heritage Site

Peacock

The peace of the island can be broken by noise of the100 peacocks.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Peace and quiet

Last visit to Pfaueninsel: Apr 2008
Intro Written Apr 13, 2008
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Reviews (7)

Free roaming Peacocks Favorites (1)

The reason it has been called Peacock Island (Pfaueninsel) since 1795 is due to the 100 peacocks who are free to roam... more travel advice

Queen Luise Memorial Temple - Pfaueninsel

Queen Luise Memorial Temple Things to Do (5)

This building is the Queen Luise Memorial Temple. Queen Luise was born on 10th March 1776 in Hanover and died on 19th... more travel advice

House built as a gothic ruin - Pfaueninsel

House built as a gothic ruin Things to Do (5)

This group of buildings is a cattle shed and a house built in the form of a gothic ruin which served as living... more travel advice

Kaverlierhaus Things to Do (5)

The Kavailier House was built in 1804 and was used to accommodate staff and guests. It has become run down over recent... more travel advice

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Comments (6)

Nemorino Jul 24, 2011 at 4:22 AM Report Abuse

Hi Alan, thanks for posting VT's first and only page on the Pfaueninsel (at least the only one in the right place). It's amazing that generations of peacocks have survived since 1795 and are free to roam the island exactly the same as they were then.
MD2nd May 4, 2011 at 5:29 AM Report Abuse

Wonderful, you caught the peacock at its best! Beautiful there as it has been years-years back when I day tripped there.
magor65 Mar 13, 2010 at 11:35 AM Report Abuse

Next time I visit Berlin I must make it to Peacock Island. It looks my type of a place. Bth, I've been very busy lately but hope to get in touch soon.
abc37 Dec 14, 2009 at 7:38 AM Report Abuse

interesting !
christine.j Aug 30, 2008 at 2:30 AM Report Abuse

Excellent information and wonderful pictures of the peacocks. You were lucky they did a fan for you.
volopolo Apr 28, 2008 at 8:02 AM Report Abuse

Great new page with an excellent picture at the begin!