Beautiful Berlin: The City's Most Photogenic Sites

Germans take their leisure time seriously; spas, saunas, sunbathing and swimming are all things that locals find time to do, year-round. In warmer months, Berliners can catch some rays at the Badeschiff, the city's public floating pool located in the River Spree complete with a sandy beach and plenty of room to relax, socialize, or do a little yoga. The pool, originally a large shipping hull, was sculpted into the serene floating bath by local artist Susanne Lorenz in 2004. This explains the name, which literally translates to “Bathing Ship.”

Visiting in the winter and still want to experience it? From November-March, the pool is covered and converted into a wellness center complete with a sauna deck.