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May 2026 in Berlin

Carnival of Cultures — © iStock.com/miss pj

re:publica, Gallery Weekend, Theatertreffen & more

Sunshine, balmy nights and public holidays with great events. Berlin shows its best side in May.

Our series

Weekend tips in Berlin

TGIF! We have the best insider tips for city explorers, concert goers, exhibition visitors and sports fans on all 52 weekends.  

Preview

What happens this month? We have compiled the most important events for you.

New Openings

What's new in Berlin? New stores, restaurants, cafés and personal tips from the editorial team. There’s a lot to discover.

Our newest posts

David Bowie Ausstellung in Berlin 2014 — © Getty Images, Foto: Christian Marquardt

11 Rock legends in Berlin

Louder, faster, wilder: Come with us and discover some of the most iconic rock legends in Berlin.

Written for you by: Josefine

Christmas presents — © Getty Images, Foto: AlexRaths

11 tips for great Christmas gifts from Berlin

Culinary ideas to give away and enjoy yourself. From pralines to popcorn, we have put together an overview for you. This makes giving…

Written for you by: Kristin

11 Tips for Slow Fashion in Berlin

It's that easy to find beautiful and sustainable fashion in Berlin that you'll enjoy for a long time.

Small Hall at the Zoopalast Cinema Berlin — © visitBerlin, Foto: Wolfgang Scholvien

Special Cinemas in Berlin

For every film lover, there’s no better moment than when the lights go out in the cinema, the curtain opens, and the film starts. It’s…

Written for you by: Kristin

visitBerlin, 15 Minuten Stadt — © visitBerlin, Foto: Mo Wüstenhagen

11 tips for seafood restaurants in Berlin

We've compiled a list of the best spots to check out if you're in Berlin and looking to satisfy a seafood craving.

Written for you by: Berlin Blogger

reading girl — © Getty Images, Foto: Hello World

Top 11 novels set in Berlin

Books from Berlin, books about Berlin. Read our Top 11 tips for a good reading.

Written for you by: Kristin

Vew from the Panoramapunkt at Potsdamer Platz Berlin — © Panoramapunkt

12 beautiful viewpoints in the neighbourhoods

All of Berlin's neighbourhoods offer great views of the city. Different angles, different heights, but always impressive.

Written for you by: Catrin

Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023, Athletes — © Special Olympics Inc.

11 Tips for the Special Olympics

This year, the Special Olympics will take place in Berlin for the first time. Thousands of athletes will compete in 26 sports at the Special…

Written for you by: Josefine

EGX Berlin: People with headphones on desktop computers — © Foto: EGX

11 Tips for Gamers in Berlin

The best places for game lovers are not only in front of the screen. Take a look at our tips and discover Berlin's gamer side.

Written for you by: Berlin Blogger

Our authors

Berlin Blogger

Fans of fine dining, recreational sports nuts, dog lovers: our guest bloggers see Berlin from their own, completely different perspective. Read for yourself and see where they take us.

Catrin

lives in Berlin for over 20 years and loves to travel the city. Preferrably by bike, she discovers the most exciting and interesting sides of Berlin. Across the city, across country and also off the beaten track.

Person mit langem Haar lächelt in die Kamera. — © visit

Dagmar

is an archaeologist who has worked on Mayan sites in Central America. After ten years, she left the world of the Maya for a life in Berlin and found that the city a rich place for field research as well. She has fallen in love with cultural treasures of Berlin. Whether alone or with her children, she loves to be out and about in the city, taking the time to look deeper and turn over a stone here and there.

Josefine

is originally from Munich and started out her career at one of Germanys largest daily news papers. Before finding her home in Berlin, she also reported as a correspondent and trend scout from the US. Today she is cruising Berlin's neighbourhoods, always on the lookout for good stories - with a focus on culture, music and ideas for the future of an innovative Berlin.

Kristin

does not smile on fotos. But in real life she enjoys with a smile in her face the rich cultural life of Berlin - the metropolis both in front of and behind the scenes. Her favourite season is the Berlinale, then she spends 10 days watching movies and writing about them in the blog.

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