May May is full of public holidays - and Mother's Day usually falls in the merry month too. There's a lot going on in Berlin on Mother's Day weekend. Whether it's a relaxed brunch, a fragrant walk through seas of flowers or a musical experience - we have put together 11 highlights that will make Mother's Day on 11 May something very special. Discover our top tips now and plan a wonderful day for your mum - and of course for yourself too!
Tip 1: Start the day with a Mother's Day brunch
Did you already have breakfast in bed last year? How about brunch at one of Berlin's many lovely brunch and breakfast cafés? All Berliners love a 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 break with live music and a large buffet. Salmon, prawns, Wiener schnitzel, cheese, antipasti, asparagus and much more will be served, as well as great desserts such as chocolate fountain or strawberry tiramisu.
When: Sunday 11 am - 2.30 pm
Where: Estrel, Sonnenallee 225, Neukölln
In the MOA EAT you will be spoilt with prosecco, fresh waffles, egg dishes and a smoothie bar. Sweet temptations will be prepared for you at the live cooking station.
When: Sunday 11 - 14.30 hrs
Where: Mercure Hotel MOA, Stephanstrßae 41, Mitte
Tip 2: Whisk your mum away to Far Eastern worlds
Take your mum on a little trip to Japan. Handmade arts and crafts, unusual fashion, Japanese delicacies and cultural highlights such as calligraphy workshops and tea ceremonies await you at the Japan Market Berlin. Perfect for gathering new impressions and experiencing special moments together. Highlights include the big Kimono Fashion Show, traditional Japanese dance performances and a live concert. Find out which rice wine you like best at the sake tasting and enjoy an afternoon of Japanese hospitality together
When: 11. May, 12-19 h
Where: Festsaal Kreuzberg, Am Flutgraben 2, Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Tip 3: Groove along with the Silke Eberhard Trio
Give the gift of an unforgettable musical experience this year! In the historic ambience of the Industriesalon Schöneweide, the Silke Eberhard Trio will be playing energetic and sensitive jazz. Look forward to a lively afternoon together with this classical trio in an intimate atmosphere
When: 12 May, 5 pm
Where: Industriesalon Schöneweide, Reinbeckstraße 9, Treptow-Köpenick
Tip 4: Visit animal mums on the Mother's Day tour at Zoo and Tierpark Berlin
Make Mother's Day an animal adventure! On the special Mother's Day tour at Tierpark Berlin, you can discover the fascinating world of animal mothers and their offspring together. Accompanied by exciting stories and insights into the everyday family life of the animals, this excursion is guaranteed to be unforgettable. Perfect for a relaxing day surrounded by nature and wildlife - and a wonderful opportunity for beautiful souvenir photos!
When: 11. May, 11am, 1pm & 3pm (same times for the guided tours at the zoo and animal park)
Where:
- Tierpark Berlin, Bärenschaufenster entrance, Am Tierpark 125, Lichtenberg
- Zoo Berlin, Hardenbergplatz 8, Tiergarten (tickets can only be booked online in advance)
Tip 5: Experience flower power in the gardens of the world
Celebrate Mother's Day with a walk through a true flower paradise! Artfully arranged gardens, colourful flowers, live music and a relaxed supporting programme await you at the "Flower Power" event in the Gardens of the World. Discover the fragrant themed gardens together, enjoy the fresh spring air and let yourself be enchanted by the splendour of the flowers - a perfect place for a little time out and great memories! May, from 12 noon
Where: Gärten der Welt, Blumberger Damm 44, Marzahn
Tip 6: Find floral treasures at Späth'en Frühling
Spend Mother's Day among fragrant flowers, artistic plant arrangements and handmade treasures! Discover colourful perennials, exotic herbs and stylish garden accessories at the "Späth'er Frühling" garden market on the historic grounds of Späth'sche Baumschulen. Let yourself be inspired, take a leisurely stroll through the grounds and treat yourself to a little break with coffee and cake under old trees - the perfect excursion for Mother's Day weekend. And you're sure to find a flowery gift here too!
When: 11 & 12. May 9-18 h
Where: Späth'sche Baumschulen, Späthstraße 80/81, Treptow-Köpenick
Tip 7: Swing and feast at the Berliner Ensemble's courtyard party
Celebrate Mother's Day at the Berliner Ensemble's atmospheric courtyard party! Following the season matinée, a colourful programme awaits you in the Helene-Weigel-Hof of the theatre. Swing and sway into Mother's Day with the Be-Tanzorchester. Delicious snacks, Babecue, ice cream, popcorn and cool drinks await you. In addition to music, guided tours and face painting, there will also be costume shoots. Perfect for a very special souvenir picture of your Mother's Day together.
When: 11. May, from 12 noon
Where: Courtyard of the Berliner Ensemble, Bertolt-Brecht-Platz 1, Mitte
Tip 8: Enjoy asparagus and free music at the Prima-vera festival
On Mother's Day, the Apostel Paulus Kirche invites you to a very special church service from 11 am. The church's own pop choir will be singing as part of the Prima Vera festival. From 3pm you can listen to Jazz with Charlotte Joerges (saxophone) and Isabel Rößer (double bass), from 5 pm there will be country rock with Hard Travlin. The open church weekend takes place at the same time as the Primavera Asparagus Festival. Stroll through the colourful market hustle and bustle, enjoy freshly cut asparagus and enjoy this Mother's Day.
When: Saturday 11am - 8pm, Sunday 10am - 8pm
Where: Akazienstraße, Schöneberg
Tip 9: Give the gift of a feel-good day: Wellness & SPAs
Sometimes all parents want is a day to switch off and relax. In Berlin and the surrounding area, you can do this particularly well in a day spa, one of the beautiful saunas, such as the vabali or Meridian Spa, or in one of the numerous Thermen in the nearby surrounding area. Almost all spas are easily accessible by public transport. Perfect for a day trip at a time or even a gift voucher.
Tip 10: Take a boat trip together
How about a boat tour on the Spree and Landwehr Canal. The tour departs at 11am from the Schlossbrücke in Charlottenburg or at 11.45am from the Reichstagsufer. During the sightseeing tour, you can of course also enjoy a delicious meal and, if the weather is nice, a cool drink in the sun on the deck. And what could be better than having brunch in fine weather while cruising through the government district? Alternatively, you can of course also enjoy a brunch at the Freischwimmer directly on the water brunch or end your Mother's Day outing with coffee and cake on the restaurant boat .
Tip 11: Give your mum a relaxing sound experience
Give your mum an extraordinary and relaxing sound experience! At the "Source Sound" concert in Room 16, Tarun Sainani invites you to close your eyes and let the music take you on a journey inside with traditional and experimental sounds. This will be followed by a sound bowl concert with certified sound and relaxation therapist Ania. A wonderful opportunity to bring Mother's Day to a peaceful close together.
When: Sunday 8pm
Where: Florastraße 16, Pankow
