Ökowerk, Berlin

The Ökowerk nature preservation centre has grown up around a historic waterworks dating from the 19th century. In the grounds, which look directly onto the Teufelssee, there are chickens, goats and ponds for frogs. There are beehives and demonstrations of how to grow herbs and create "living fences". Nesting boxes have also been set up, and in the evenings after the centre has closed, bats fly out of the "bat bunkers". Sheds and a large bread oven have been constructed out of clay and straw, and there is a snack bar. In addition, there is a number of special events such as guided tours, seasonal festivals, plant markets and seminars, although these take place mainly from spring through to autumn. By car: drive to the end of the Teufelsseechaussee directly in front of the grounds.