Mother's Day & Father's Day in Berlin

04/05/2023

May is full of public holidays - and Father's Day and Mother's Day usually fall in the merry month too. This means you can celebrate twice with the family - and think of something very special twice in one month. To make sure you don't run out of ideas, we have put together lots of tips for gifts and Excursion destinations for Mother's Day and Father's Day. By the way: This year, Father's Day is on 9 May and Mother's Day is on 12 May

Tips for Mother's Day on 12 May. May

There's a lot going on in Berlin on Mother's Day weekend. We've picked out the highlights for you. And maybe you'll not only invite your mum, but also book a place for dad. That way, he can look forward to an early Father's Day present.

How about a boat trip 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 .

Mother's Day also offers plenty of cultural events: The philharmonic salon takes you into the world of romance on Mother's Day. If your mum likes rock music, why not surprise her with a ticket for The Classic Tales of Yes Tour.

More cultural tips for Mother's Day weekend

Musical: Ku'damm 59 - The Musical
Dance: Next Generation
Opera: Der Ring des Nibelungen - Die Walküre

If the weather plays along, you can of course also invite your mum to a picnic in the countryside, for example in the Britzer Garten or in the Schlossgarten Charlottenburg.

Suggestions for Father's Day on 9. Mai

Father's Day or Lord's Day traditionally falls on Christ's Ascension. One of the classic customs is the "Lord's Day party". For seasoned men who want to celebrate this day traditionally, but with their family, we have a selection of great breweries to choose from:

When the sun is shining, of course, it's nice to sit in one of the Berlin beer gardens are particularly nice. Or you can hop on a bike together. Tour suggestions for a bike tour are available for all Berlin districts, whether you want to cycle out to the water or across the city to the most famous sights.

Programme for the whole family

The most valuable gift is time together anyway. For all mums who just want a nice day out with the whole family, here are a few ideas for a Sunday on land, water or in the air.

Alternatively, you could of course plan a trip to Brandenburg, or enjoy a day out together Outdoor activity to really let off steam. We have put together the best tips for a family outing for you here.

In addition to the tourist boat trips on the Spree, you can also hire your own raft in Berlin from many boat hire companies and go on board with the family. You don't even need a boating licence! All you need to bring is a good mood, your whole crew and swimwear, as all rafts have a sun deck and you can always jump into the water anyway.

Climbing forests and high ropes courses

Climbing forests and high ropes courses also promise great fun for the whole family. The bad weather alternative is one of the climbing gyms. Here you can find more ideas for Indoor activities.

We have already put together a selection.

A day to feel good: 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, a sauna or one of the many Thermen . A voucher for such an oasis makes a great gift idea! Here are some spas that are easy to reach by public transport.

If you haven't found what you're looking for, you can find out more Wellness offers here.

Breakfast or 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:

More Cafés and Breakfast restaurants can be found on visitBerlin.de. Or how about a delicious ice cream? Here you'll find the most popular ice cream parlours and ice cream parlours in Berlin.