Autumn in Berlin

What do you do in Berlin in autumn?

The trees are colourful, the leaves rustle under your feet and it gets dark earlier - that is autumn in Berlin. Autumn brings dirty weather and cosiness, sun and rain. Autumn is the time when we still enjoy the last rays of sunshine - whether it's picking mushrooms in the Grunewald forest, flying a kite on the Tempelhof field, strolling through flea markets or taking autumn walks through the Tiergarten or in the hills of the Müggelberge. As soon as it gets cold and windy outside, there is also a lot going on inside: events in the planetarium, wellness, cinemas, opera or theatre.

Top events in Berlin

Berlin's autumn is getting hot - 2019 there will be several big events that you should not miss. Berlin Art Week kicks off in September with many events relating to contemporary art. This year, Berlin celebrates the 30th anniversary of the fall of the wall. As every year, Berlin will also shine in the most beautiful colours at the "Berlin leuchtet" festival and Festival of Lights.

Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer — © visitBerlin, Foto: Dagmar Schwelle

Events to the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall

From the divided to the city of freedom

Statue with no face at Pergamon Museum — © visitBerlin, Foto: Günter Steffen

Top exhibitions in Berlin 2020

Acclaimed art from all over the world

Dom und Fernsehturm beim Festival of Lights in Berlin — © Artfully Media, Foto: Sven Chr. Schramm

Light shows

'Berlin leuchtet' & Festival of Lights

Long Night of the museums in Berlin — © Sergej Horovitz

Long Nights in Berlin

When night owls gaze in wonder

Our tips for the autumn in Berlin

Museums and top exhibitions - Berlin's autumn is the ideal time for this. Why don't you visit the Museum Island once again? The last warm rays of sunshine are best enjoyed in one of Berlin's parks. And when it rains outside, there are still cosy cafés, wellness oases and Berlin cinemas waiting for you. Or you can make time for going to the theatre, because the new season starts in autumn.

Concierge tips for golden autumn days in Berlin

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In pictures: Berlin in autumn

Berlin's autumn is colourful - let us convince you and get inspired for your autumn walk.

Lake Wannsee in Berlin — Lake Wannsee in Autumn

Autum festival at Späth’sche Baumschule in Berlin — Autum festival at Späth’sche Baumschule

Schloss Charlottenburg in Berlin in autumn — Schloss Charlottenburg

Alte Nationalgalerie at Museum's Island in Berlin — Alte Nationalgalerie at Museum's Island

Drachenberg and Teufelsberg in Berlin — View on Teufelsberg from Drachenberg

Fez Wuhlheide in Berlin — Fez Wuhlheide in Autumn

Reichstag in Berlin — Reichstag in Autumn

Tiergarten in Berlin in Autumn — Tiergarten in Autumn

Pfaueninsel in Berlin — Pfaueninsel in Autumn

30th anniversary of the fall of the wall

In 2019, 30 years of the fall of the Berlin Wall are celebrated. 28 years after German reunification, celebrations are held around the Brandenburg Gate. "Only with you" is the official motto - so don't miss them when the big celebration takes place from 1 to 3 October.

Light shows in Berlin

In October, Berlin shines - in all the colours of the rainbow. At the Festival of Lights and “Berlin leuchtet”, the city shines in bright colours. Colourful vines surround the Brandenburg Gate, red hearts adorn the Berlin Cathedral. Spectacular installations immerse Berlin's sights, squares and entire streets in beautiful colours. Be there when the whole city is transformed into a fascinating glittering metropolis. The “Berlin leuchtet” festival starts on October 9th and ends on October 20th 2019, a few days later on October 11th the Festival of Lights starts. You can discover the light installations on exciting tours by bus, coach or boat.