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April 2026 in Berlin

Frühling — © visitBerlin, Foto: Dagmar Schwelle

The capital is blooming

Look forward to a colorful potpourri of events: Marina Abramović at the Gropius Bau, spring blossoms in full bloom, and fantastic classical music highlights.

Our series

Weekend tips in Berlin

TGIF! We have the best insider tips for city explorers, concert goers, exhibition visitors and sports fans on all 52 weekends.  

Preview

What happens this month? We have compiled the most important events for you.

New Openings

What's new in Berlin? New stores, restaurants, cafés and personal tips from the editorial team. There’s a lot to discover.

Our newest posts

Marina Abramovic — © visitBerlin, Foto: Marina Abramović, Courtesy der Marina Abramović Archives / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2026, Foto: Marco Anelli

11 special exhibitions in Berlin

This spring, there are many first-class exhibitions to see in Berlin. Choose the themes that fascinate you from the wealth of inspiring…

Written for you by: Dagmar

Kirschblüten — © visitBerlin, Foto: Janine Blechschmidt

Top 11 Audio walks through Berlin

Audio walks are perfect for discovering the city individually. The best audio walks for Berlin fans.

Written for you by: Josefine

11 tips for your Easter brunch in Berlin

From festive buffets to neighbourhood brunches: these eleven Berlin venues invite you to relax and enjoy a particularly delicious breakfast…

Written for you by: Berlin Blogger

Friedrichstadt-Palast — © Kristian Schuller

11 tips for musicals and shows in Berlin

Discover recommendations for musicals and shows in Berlin and plan your next night out. Whether it’s big emotions, poetic acrobatics or…

Written for you by: Catrin

Second Hand Shopping: Pauls Boutique — © Foto: Nady El-Tounsy

11 tips for second hand shopping in Berlin

From iconic designer pieces and bold retro looks to hidden treasure troves, these Berlin shops are where you’ll find what truly suits you.

Written for you by: Josefine

11 tips for spring walks in Berlin

Take a walk in spring, when the first warmer rays of sunlight bring out the blossoms and flowers. Here you can find the most beautiful walks…

Written for you by: Catrin

Top 11 New Openings in Berlin in April

What’s new in Berlin? Premieres, pop-ups, dance, culinary highlights, and new events for book lovers.

Written for you by: Josefine

BerlinBrandenburger Tor am Pariser Platz mit einem Springbrunnen und schönen bunten Tulpen im Vordergrund im Frühling bei Sonnenuntergang — © Getty Images, Foto: Peter Jesche

Weekend tips 27 - 29 / 3 / 26

The last weekend in March heralds the arrival of spring: the half marathon, Maerzmusik and the Berlin Spring Festival finally rouse Berlin…

Written for you by: Berlin Blogger

Ice cream cones — © GettyImages, Foto: Hero Images Inc

Berlin's Top 11 Ice Cream Parlours

Cool tips for sunny days. The best ice cream parlours with unusual flavours, vegan ice cream or real classics.

Written for you by: Catrin

Our authors

Berlin Blogger

Fans of fine dining, recreational sports nuts, dog lovers: our guest bloggers see Berlin from their own, completely different perspective. Read for yourself and see where they take us.

Catrin

lives in Berlin for over 20 years and loves to travel the city. Preferrably by bike, she discovers the most exciting and interesting sides of Berlin. Across the city, across country and also off the beaten track.

Person mit langem Haar lächelt in die Kamera. — © visit

Dagmar

is an archaeologist who has worked on Mayan sites in Central America. After ten years, she left the world of the Maya for a life in Berlin and found that the city a rich place for field research as well. She has fallen in love with cultural treasures of Berlin. Whether alone or with her children, she loves to be out and about in the city, taking the time to look deeper and turn over a stone here and there.

Josefine

is originally from Munich and started out her career at one of Germanys largest daily news papers. Before finding her home in Berlin, she also reported as a correspondent and trend scout from the US. Today she is cruising Berlin's neighbourhoods, always on the lookout for good stories - with a focus on culture, music and ideas for the future of an innovative Berlin.

Kristin

does not smile on fotos. But in real life she enjoys with a smile in her face the rich cultural life of Berlin - the metropolis both in front of and behind the scenes. Her favourite season is the Berlinale, then she spends 10 days watching movies and writing about them in the blog.

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