Ascension Weekend in Berlin
All tips for a long weekend
This year, Ascension Day falls on 14 May 2026, making it the perfect time to spend a long weekend in Berlin. Ideal for discovering the city, relaxing and enjoying the many events on offer. Whether it's a walk through blooming parks and gardens, a relaxing boat trip on the Spree, a bike tour, a visit to one of the many beer gardens or a visit to exhibitions and museums in the city - Berlin invites you to enjoy nature and culture in equal measure. Those who like it livelier can look forward to concerts, open-air parties and special events. A perfect opportunity to experience the vibrant atmosphere of the capital to the full.
Ascension weekend in Berlin
Here are our tips for your Ascension weekend in Berlin:
- Discover Berlin's green side.
- Shift your sightseeing to the water with a boat tour.
- Enjoy Berliner Weisse in one of the cosy beer gardens.
- Stroll through Berlin's market halls and week markets.
- Visit the attractions in Berlin.
Tip: With the Berlin WelcomeCard, you can travel free on buses and trains in Berlin and get discounts at over 180 attractions.
Events & concerts
Enjoy your Ascension weekend in Berlin. There is so muchexciting to experience. Here is a small selection:
- Stravinsky's The Firebird, conducted by Klaus Mäkelä, awaits you at the Philharmonie.
- Heimathafen Neukölln presents XJAZZ! with Marcos Valle, a legend of Brazilian music.
- Further dates to follow.
Fests and festivals
Fests and festivals are an integral part of the events calendar in Berlin, and this weekend is no exception:
- As soon as the dates are finalised, you will find them here.
Our Weekend tips reveal what else is going on in Berlin on Ascension Day.
Museums
Use the long weekend over Ascension Day for a trip to the museum. Find your favourite among the top museums in Berlin. From the Museum Island Berlin to the Neue Nationalgalerie to the Hamburger Bahnhof, unusual museums and children's museums, there is something for every taste in Berlin! Exciting exhibition concepts also offer variety.
Museums in Berlin
Tip: Discover Berlin as a large open-air museum and take a walk through the Sculpture Capital Berlin.
Children and families
Berlin offers families with children a great deal all year round - whether they have small children, schoolchildren or teenagers. Attractions, theatres, cafés, museums, events, guided tours - and of course also on this long Ascension Day weekend.
- Spend the day in the parks and gardens of Berlin and enjoy a delicious picnic.
Open-air cinemas
The open-air cinema season has also already begun. Experience cinema under the sparkling Berlin starry sky on warm summer evenings: The open-air cinemas present a diverse selection - from current blockbusters and films in OmU to timeless classics. Enjoy unforgettable film nights at extraordinary locations in a unique atmosphere.
Palaces and gardens
A veritable sea of flowers awaits you in the Castle gardens in Berlin and the surrounding area. The perfect background for a colourful family photo for Father's Day. Or how about a guided tour of the palace? Or use our day ticket sanssouci +, which connects most of the palaces and gardens, for your excursions to nearby Potsdam:
