The Easter holidays in Berlin are approaching, providing the perfect opportunity to explore the city with your family: experience the excitement of the Spring Festival, travel back in time to the Middle Ages at the Düppel Museum Village, get creative or go on a treasure hunt. Berlin is once again showing its most exciting side.
Here are 11 tips to make your holidays unforgettable!
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Tip 1: Celebrate spring at the funfair
When the Britzer Garten turns white and pink, spring in Berlin is unstoppable and the Britzer Baumblüte (Britzer Tree Blossom Festival) is just around the corner. It's a feast for the senses, because everywhere smells of new beginnings and the fruit trees are in full bloom. Amidst the blossoms, fairground rides, live music and culinary delights await you. It's the perfect destination for strolling through the greenery with friends and enjoying the weather.
When: 27 March to 19 April
Where: Britz Manor Park festival grounds, Parchimer Allee/Fulhamer Allee, Neukölln
Britzer Baumblüte
Tip 2: Go on a rail safari with the Easter train
A touch of nostalgia wafts through the city when the Easter train sets off . Whether you enjoy the full combined journey or choose the one-way route from Charlottenburg to Wuhlheide, this experience connects Berlin's neighbourhoods in the most charming way. As the city passes by outside, enjoy the rhythmic rattling and the anticipation of your destination in the countryside. It's an invitation to get to know Berlin from a different perspective.
When: 3 and 4 April
Where: Departure from Charlottenburg & Ostbahnhof stations, Am Postbahnhof
Alternatively, you can also enjoy Berlin from the water, in which case a relaxing boat tour through Berlin is the right choice for you. On board, you will experience the highlights of the capital together on a one-hour trip – whether in the sunshine on the deck or sheltered indoors. Passing the Reichstag, Berlin Cathedral and the House of World Cultures, this Easter tour on the Spree will be an unforgettable experience for the whole family!
Tip 3: Visit the Tierpark or the Zoo
Experience colourful Easter holidays at Berlin's Tierpark or Zoo! While the zoo attracts visitors with exotic reptiles and historical charm, the spacious Tierpark offers the perfect setting for spring walks. Keep your eyes peeled: who has already awakened from hibernation? In addition to majestic giraffes and elephants, particularly cute baby animals are waiting to be discovered by you.
Where: Berlin Zoological Park, Am Tierpark 125, Lichtenberg & Zoological Garden, Hardenbergplatz 8, Charlottenburg
Tickets for the Tierpark and the Zoo
Tip 4: Travel back to the Middle Ages at the Easter Knight Festival
At Easter, the Spandau Citadel is transformed into a setting full of adventure and rugged romance. History comes to life within the old walls: knight tournaments, craftsmanship and minstrels will captivate you. It is a celebration of community and joie de vivre that celebrates Berlin's diversity right down to its historical roots. Smell the scent of open fires, marvel at courageous battles and enjoy the colourful market bustle.
When: 4 to 6 April
Where: Spandau Citadel, Am Juliusturm 64, Spandau
Easter holidays at FEZ Berlin
Tip 5: Celebrate Easter at the open-air museum
How did people welcome spring in the past? At the open-air museum, you can immerse yourself in a Berlin that was still characterised by agriculture and craftsmanship. Old Easter customs are brought back to life among historic farmhouses and blooming gardens. You can experience how people used to bake, work and celebrate traditionally. It's a wonderful contrast to our digital lifestyle – honest, down-to-earth and full of warmth.
When: 3 to 6 April
Where: Düppel Museum Village, Clauertstraße 11, Zehlendorf
Holidays in the Düppel Museum Village
Tip 6: Dance like royalty in a castle
Berlin is a city of castles, and at the "Zu Gast beim König" ( A Guest of the King) event, you will be part of a magnificent production. Dressed in historical costumes and accompanied by baroque music, you will learn the elegant dances of court society. It is an invitation to immerse yourself for a moment in a world of etiquette and glamour. The magnificent rooms provide the perfect backdrop to feel like royalty.
When: 31 March to 9 April
Where: Charlottenburg Palace, Spandauer Damm 22, Charlottenburg
A guest of the king
Tip 7: Discover magical surprises at MAGICUM
Berlin loves the mysterious, and at MAGICUM, Easter becomes a journey into the world of the supernatural. In the heart of the city, a place full of magic and intuition awaits you. At Easter, there are special surprises that challenge your senses and arouse your curiosity. Whether interactive exhibits or mysterious demonstrations, here you can marvel like children. It is a playful appeal to your imagination and a wonderful place to test the limits of reality together with your loved ones.
When: 28 March to 12 April
Where: Berlin Magic Museum, Große Hamburger Straße 17, Mitte
Easter surprise at Magicum
Tip 8: Go on a treasure hunt at the Easter event in Karlshorst
On Easter Sunday, the historic Karlshorst trotting track is transformed into a true paradise for treasure hunters. The giant flea market invites you to rummage through nostalgia and neighbourhood culture, while special Easter activities for the whole family sweeten the day. It's that incomparable feeling of freedom, searching for curiosities in the open air while enjoying the spring sunshine.
When: 4 to 6 April
Where: Karlshorst Trotting Track, Treskowallee 129, Lichtenberg
Easter event at the giant flea market
Tip 9: Paint Easter eggs in the Sorbian tradition
Colourful patterns, wax and a delicate touch: Easter egg painting at Späth's tree nursery introduces you to an ancient tradition. Children and adults learn techniques and create their own works of art to take home. The artistically painted eggs are real eye-catchers and tell stories from Lusatia. You'll also learn exciting facts about the customs of Sorbian culture.
When: 28 March to 4 April
Where: Späth'sche Baumschule, Späthstraße 81, Treptow
Painting Sorbian eggs
Tip 10: Raise the curtain on Easter fun
Berlin's youngest residents can make a big splash at Theater Katinchen and the Astrid Lindgren Bühne! Whether it's the adventures of the "Seven Little Easter Bunnies" or the lively "Wusel und derOsterspaß" ( Wuseland Easter Fun) , there's plenty of laughter, excitement and imagination to be hadhere . The children's theatre manages to convey important values in a playful and heartfelt way. It is a meeting place where children can experience the magic of the stage.
When: 28 March & 5 April
Where: Theater Katinchen & Astrid Lindgren Stage at FEZ Berlin
Tip 11: Get creative in the colourful workshops
Berlin is a city of boundless creativity, and you are invited to experience this energy for yourself. In the art workshop and the MACHDruck printing workshop, you can transform your ideas into real works of art. Whether painting, designing or using a classic printing press – it's not the perfect result that counts here, but the fun of trying things out and the freedom of expression.
When: 7 March to 25 April & 8 March to 12 April
Where: Ephraim Palace Museum, Poststraße 15, Mitte & MACHmit! Museum for Children, Senefelderstraße 5, Prenzlauer Berg
