Peacock Island
An Island Paradise
The gardening and architectural design of 67-hectare Peacock Island began at the end of the 18th century under King Frederick William II and his mistress Wilhelmine Encke. They had the small summer palace and a dairy constructed in a picturesque building style resembling a monastery gone to ruin, based on English and French models, with references to an ancient Roman style as well.
Modeled on islands in the South Pacific discovered approximately 20 years before, exotic trees and plants gradually took root on this island – as did the colorful peacocks and menagerie completing the exoticism of Peacock Island. However, most of its animals were given to the zoological garden in Berlin in 1842, which led to the foundation of the current zoo.
Later, during the era of Queen Luise, the island was transformed into an aesthetically stylized ornamental mock farm, but with farming practices intended to yield profits at the same time. The project was abandoned shortly thereafter, and Peter Joseph Lenné designed a picturesque landscape park in its place.
Today, Peacock Island – its palace, dairy and the other park buildings, its charming footpaths with beautiful views, nearly 400 old oaks and the oldest rose garden in Berlin – is a popular destination for leisurely strolls in peaceful surroundings. The island is part of the UNESCO World Heritage and is a protected flora and fauna habitat.
Peacock Island is a world-renowned example of garden design. Please help us to maintain the park as a place of culture and recreation.
Please note: Restoration works
The Palace on Peacock Island is closed due to restoration work performed as part of the "Prussian Palaces and Gardens Master Plan". Thank you for your understanding.
Address
Nikolskoer Weg
D-14109 Berlin
Opening Hours
November – February
| Monday - Sunday: | 10:00 - 16:00 |
March
| Monday - Sunday: | 09:00 - 18:00 |
April
| Monday - Sunday: | 09:00 - 19:00 |
Summer Season
| Monday - Sunday: | 09:00 - 20:00 |
September
| Monday - Sunday: | 09:00 - 19:00 |
October
| Monday - Sunday: | 09:00 - 18:00 |
The opening hours listed correspond to the operating hours of the ferry to the island. Special opening hours apply to the dairy on Peacock Island.
Admission Prices / Group Offers
- Peacock (Ferry) Single Ticket
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incl. map
Price: 4.00 € reduced: 3.00 €
- Peacock Island Family Ticket (Ferry)
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Valid for one day for up to 2 adults and up to 4 children (aged 18 or younger).
inkl. mapPrice: 8.00 €
- Annual Pass for Peacock Island (Ferry)
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Valid for use of the ferry to Peacock Island for one year.
On sale at the Peacock Island ferry station.Price: 23.00 €
- Annual Pass for the Palaces
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Valid for all SPSG palaces open to the public incl. special exhibitions, for one year after date of issue (except Sacrow Palace, Stern Hunting Lodge; in the Belvedere on Potsdam’s Pfingstberg, ticket owners are granted the reduced rate). Including discounts in museum shops and selected restaurants. Non-transferable. On sale at all palace registers and visitor centers.
Price: 60.00 € reduced: 40.00 €
The prices listed correspond to the prices of the ferry to the island. Special prices apply to both the palace and the dairy on Peacock Island.
Contact & Booking
info(at)spsg.de
Tel.: +49 (0) 331.96 94-200
SPSG | Group Service
Please use our contact form for booking requests »
gruppenservice(at)spsg.de
Tel.: +49 (0) 331.96 94-222
Fax: +49 (0) 331.96 94-107
Accessibility
- wheelchair access with assistance
Suitable for people with disabilities in accompaniment. Barrier-free restrooms available.
Upcoming Events
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Mit Elfe Tana die Pfaueninsel entdecken
Familienführung für Kinder von 6 bis 10 Jahren
27.04.2019 15:00
25.05.2019 15:00
29.06.2019 15:00
27.07.2019 15:00
31.08.2019 15:00
28.09.2019 15:00
19.10.2019 15:00
Museum shop on Peacock Island
The opening hours of the museum shop on Peacock Island are as follows:
April to October: 10:45 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.
November to March: 10:45 a.m. – 3.15 p.m.
Group Offers
Our group offers you can find here
