Spring has finally arrived in Berlin and has chased away the grey winter weather. Enjoy the spring weekend in Berlin with a walk or a bike ride. There are also many exciting virtual events waiting for you. We have rummaged through the calendar and picked out 11 cool tips for you.
Tip 1: The Mystery of Banksy & Street Art in Berlin
The graffiti artist and painter Banksy is a mystery: everyone knows his art and spectacular actions, but no one knows who he actually is. The exhibition at STATION Berlin brings you closer to his work with more than 100 graffiti, photographs, sculptures, video installations and prints as well as a film about his unique career.
You can find out even more about urban art in Berlin on our website and in our app About Berlin.
When: 14 April - 1 August
Where: STATION Berlin, Luckenwalder Straße 4-6, Kreuzberg
Tip 2: Discover BerlinBlossom
Where do the cherry trees bloom most beautifully? With our BerlinBlossom Map, you can easily keep track of all the places where the blossoms are now blooming and sprouting. Take a tour to the most beautiful places and enjoy the spring blossoms in all their glory.
Tip 3: TradTöchter - Hanami - Cherry blossom festival
In keeping with the cherry blossom season in Berlin, the music duoTradtöchter celebrate the cherry blossom festival Hanami. The two violinists will make you dance via livestream with traditional dance melodies, their own lively arrangements and modern songs.
You can support the event with a donation.
When: 16 April from 8 pm
More about TradTöchter - 15. Hanami cherry blossom festival
Tip 4: The Dean of Germany
IRON CURTAIN MAN - The Online Show: With this show, the Neuköllner Oper continues its successful production about Dean Reed, the American star in the GDR. Six different Deans from different creative periods perform on six evenings and face the audience jury in the grand finale to determine once and for all who will be the one and only Dean of Germany.
When: 17 April - 6 May
More about The Dean of Germany
Tip 5: Virtual tour by Berliner Unterwelten
Descend into the mysterious dark worlds of the Berlin Underworlds. During the virtual tour with 360° images and a live guide via Zoom, you will discover the underground air-raid shelter "Bunker B" in the Gesundbrunnen underground station. In addition, you can learn interesting facts about topics such as air raid protection, ammunition finds and forced labour, and ask questions.
Tip 6: Union Berlin - VfB Stuttgart
Union Berlin takes on VfB Stuttgart. Unfortunately, the Bundesliga match at the Alte Försterei will take place without spectators, but you can follow it in the live ticker or on the club channel and cheer along.
When: 17 April
More about the match
Tip 7: Berlin (a)live@night
Finally, joy the club feeling again: On Saturday, four bands will perform and rock your living room. Be there live via stream and join the party when it's Berlin (a)live@night.
When: 16 April, 7 - 11 pm
More about Berlin (a)live@night
Tip 8: African Book Festival
The African Book Festival is a platform for current contemporary literature from the African continent. Last year, the programme fell victim to the Corona crisis, but this year you can follow the stream live and for free and discover the programme curated by Kalaf Epalanga.
When: 16 - 18 April
More about African Book Festival
Tip 9: Fellchen und Bommel - wenn Fremde Freunde werden
And there is also an exciting livestream for the little ones this weekend: The Schaubude is showing the play Fellchen und Bommel - wenn Fremde Freunde werden. The clown play with puppets and objects is in clown language and suitable for children from the age of four.
When: 14 - 18 April
Tip 10: Augenblick mal! 2021
You can see even more children's and youth theatre from all over Germany at the festival Augenblick mal! 2021. The festival of theatre for young audiences celebrates its 30th birthday with many plays and specials as well as in virtual meeting places.
When: 16 - 21 April
Tip 11: Spring walking tours
Fresh air, cherry blossoms and discovering new things: In our tips for a spring walk, you'll find routes criss-crossing the city. Whether you want to stroll through the palace gardens of Charlottenburg Palace or go for a longer hike, we're sure to have the right tip for you.
To the 11 tips for wonderful spring walks in Berlin
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