May is packed with public holidays – and Mother’s Day usually falls in this lovely month too. There’s plenty going on in Berlin over the Mother’s Day weekend. Whether it’s a relaxed brunch, a fragrant stroll through seas of blossoms or a musical experience – we’ve put together 11 highlights to make Mother’s Day on 10 May something truly special. Discover our top tips now and plan a wonderful day for your mums – and, of course, for yourselves too!
Tip 1: Start the day with a Mother’s Day brunch
Did you have breakfast in bed last year? How about a brunch in one of Berlin’s many lovely brunch and breakfast cafés? Everyone in Berlin loves this meal between breakfast and lunch, especially on days when there’s something to celebrate. Here are a few tips from us:
The Estrel invites you to a Mother’s Day brunch with live music and a lavish buffet. On offer are salmon, prawns, Wiener schnitzel, cheese, antipasti, asparagus and much more, not to mention fantastic desserts such as a chocolate fountain or tiramisu.
When: Sunday 12 noon – 2.30 pm
Where: Estrel, Sonnenallee 225, Neukölln
At MOA EAT, you’ll be treated to Prosecco, fresh waffles, egg dishes and a smoothie bar. Sweet treats will be prepared for you at the live cooking station.
When: Sunday 11.30 am – 3 pm
Where: Mercure Hotel MOA, Stephanstraße 41, Mitte
Tip 2: Explore Berlin’s museum scene with your mum
Mother’s Day is the perfect occasion for a trip to Berlin’s museums, where you can spend time together and take in new sights. Amidst art, history and fascinating exhibitions, you’ll discover places that spark conversation and create space for shared experiences.
On Museum Island, you can immerse yourselves in world-famous collections, whilst museums covering a variety of themes await you throughout the city. From classical art to modern installations, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to make for a varied day out and discover new things together.
Where: Various locations throughout Berlin
Tip 3: Experience wine, art and music at Ludwig-Beck-Platz
From 8 to 10 May, Ludwig-Beck-Platz will once again become a meeting place for anyone who enjoys combining fine food and drink with craftsmanship. At the Wine Spring festival, you can discover small wineries from Germany and abroad, sample matching culinary delights and enjoy live music on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, the focus shifts to regional arts and crafts , making Mother’s Day a special outing for anyone who enjoys browsing, looking and striking up a conversation.
When: 8 to 10 May
Where: Ludwig-Beck-Platz, Lichterfelde
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Restaurant Hugo & Notte inside Französischer Dom. Enjoy regional spring cuisine in a special atmosphere: whether classic or vegan, with seasonal ingredients and a heartfelt surprise.
Tip 4: Visit the animal mums on the Mother’s Day tour at Berlin Zoo and Tierpark
Turn Mother’s Day into an animal-themed adventure! On the special Mother’s Day tour at Berlin Zoo, you’ll discover the fascinating world of animal mums and their offspring together. Accompanied by exciting stories and insights into the animals’ everyday family life, this outing is guaranteed to be unforgettable. Perfect for a relaxing day surrounded by nature and wildlife – and a wonderful opportunity for lovely souvenir photos!
When: 9 and 10 May, 11 am & 3 pm (same times for the guided tours at the Zoo and the Tierpark)
Where:
- Berlin Wildlife Park, Bear Window entrance, Am Tierpark 125, Lichtenberg
- Berlin Zoo, Hardenbergplatz 8, Tiergarten (Tickets can only be booked online in advance)
Tip 5: Experience Flower Power with your mum in the Gardens of the World
Enjoy Mother’s Day with a stroll through a veritable paradise of blooms! At the ‘Flower Power’ event in the Gardens of the World, you can look forward to artistically arranged gardens, colourful flowers, live music and a relaxed programme of activities. Discover the fragrant themed gardens together, enjoy the fresh spring air and let yourselves be enchanted by the splendour of the blooms – an ideal place for little breaks and big memories!
When: 10 May, from 10 am
Where: Gardens of the World, Blumberger Damm 44, Marzahn
Tip 6: Find floral treasures for Mum at Späth’s Spring
Spend Mother’s Day amongst fragrant flowers, artistic plant arrangements and handmade treasures! At the “Späth’er Frühling” garden market on the historic grounds of the Späth nurseries, you’ll discover colourful perennials, exotic herbs and stylish garden accessories. Be inspired, take a leisurely stroll around the grounds and treat yourself to a little break with coffee and cake under the old trees – a wonderful outing for the Mother’s Day weekend. And you’re sure to find a floral gift here too!
When: 9 and 10 May, 9 am – 6 pm
Where: Späth'sche Baumschulen, Späthstraße 80/81, Treptow-Köpenick
Tip 7: Dance and feast at the Berliner Ensemble’s farm festival
Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Berliner Ensemble’s atmospheric courtyard festival! Following the season matinee, a colourful programme awaits you in the theatre’s Helene-Weigel-Hof. Dance and celebrateMother’s Day with the Be-Tanzorchester. Delicious snacks, ice cream, popcorn and cool drinks will be on offer. Alongside music, guided tours and face painting, there will also be costume photo shoots – for a very special keepsake photo of your Mother’s Day together.
When: 10 May, from 1.30 pm
Where: Courtyard of the Berliner Ensemble, Bertolt-Brecht-Platz 1, Mitte
Tip 8: Enjoy asparagus and free music with your mum at the Prima-vera-Fest
Over the Mother’s Day weekend, Akazienstraße is once again transformed into a lively promenade full of delights, music and arts and crafts. At the Primavera Festival, you’ll find fresh asparagus as well as strawberries, vegetables, herbs and other produce that you can sample directly from the growers. More than 100 stalls, a colourful stage programme and a varied range of activities for children create a real neighbourhood festival atmosphere. The Apostel-Paulus-Kirche will also be opening its doors on both days.
When: 9 and 10 May, Saturday 11am–8pm, Sunday 10am–8pm
Where: Akazienstraße, Schöneberg
Tip 9: Treat your mum to a day of pampering: Wellness & Spas
Sometimes parents simply want a day to switch off and relax. In Berlin and the surrounding area, you can do this particularly well at a day spa, one of the beautiful sauna complexes such as vabali or Meridian Spa, or at one of the numerous thermal baths in the nearby countryside. Almost all spas are easily accessible by public transport and are perfect for a short break or as a gift voucher.
Tip 10: Go on a boat trip with Mum
How about a boat trip along the Spree and the Landwehr Canal? The tour departs at 11 am from the Schlossbrücke in Charlottenburg or at 11.45 am from the Reichstagsufer. During the sightseeing tour, you can of course enjoy a delicious meal and, if the weather is fine, bask in the sun on the deck with a cool drink. And what could be better than having brunch in fine weather whilst cruising through the government district? Alternatively, you can of course have brunch at Freischwimmer right by the water, or round off your Mother’s Day outing with coffee and cake on the restaurant boat.
Tip 11: Treat your mum to a trip on two wheels
Mother’s Day offers a lovely opportunity to discover Berlin together at a leisurely pace. On a bike, you’re flexible and can decide for yourselves where to stop and how long to stay. Many routes take you away from the main roads through green areas, quiet residential neighbourhoods and along waterways, constantly offering new perspectives on the city.
Along the way, you can take short breaks, linger by a lake or refuel at one of the many local cafés. This turns the day into a relaxing break that lets you experience Berlin in a whole new way.
Where: Various routes throughout Berlin
