The days will soon be getting brighter again – something to look forward to. Then it will be time to get outside, enjoy the sun and soak up plenty of vitamin D: we have some tips for spring in Berlin. From bike rides and excursion ideas to our favourite places, we've got it all covered. So enjoy the fresh air and Berlin!
Tip 1: Visit the animals at Berlin Zoo and Tierpark
Why not visit the most adorable residents of Berlin Zoo: the panda twins. Or do you have another favourite animal? Then book a ticket to visit your favourite animal. These are exclusive appointments, just for you. Currently, you can choose from the hippopotamus, the shark, the sloth, the aardvark and a few more. And of course, all the other animals are looking forward to your visit too.
The Berlin Zoological Gardenalso offers individual guided tours for groups to the enclosures of selected species.
Tickets for a visit to Berlin Zoo and Berlin Animal Park
Tip 2: Discover even more Berlin animals
For the little ones: In addition to Berlin Zoo and Tierpark, there are lots of other animals in Berlin looking forward to your visit. Like the sheep grazing between solar fields or on Tempelhofer Feld. Or the many rabbits and guinea pigs waiting for you in petting zoos and on children's farms. They are worth a trip for the whole family.
Top 11 petting zoos and wildlife parks in Berlin
Tip 3: Enjoy the spring flowers in the Botanical Garden
As soon as the ice and snow have melted, the spring flowers in the Botanical Garden awaken in all their glory. Here you can stroll through the spacious grounds and marvel at plants from all over the world with their first delicate buds. If it's still uncomfortable outside, just visit the greenhouses – you're guaranteed to get that spring feeling.
12,000 years ago, hunter-gatherers in present-day Türkiye built monumental structures that archaeologists are still studying today. In cooperation with Türkiye, spectacular finds from Göbeklitepe and the surrounding region are coming to Berlin’s Museum Island.
Tip 4: Set off on the most beautiful bike tours in and around Berlin
Of course, we still have to wait until the ice and snow clear the paths. But then nothing will stop you from enjoying the most beautiful bike tours in and around Berlin. We have put together some wonderful tours for you.
And if you don't like cycling through the city, we also have tours away from the busy roads in the countryside and, if required, tours to burn off some energy.
Cycling tours away from the busy roads
Tip 5: Visit Berlin's beautiful castle landscape
Why not combine a day out with a visit to a palace? Visit the imposing Charlottenburg Palace with its extensive grounds. A particular gem is Glienicke Palace, an Italian-style villa directly on the River Havel.
In Potsdam, you can spend the whole day in the huge park with its palaces and viewpoints. Last but not least, the Oranienburg Palace Museum, Caputh Palace and Rheinsberg Palace in Brandenburg are also beautiful destinations for a day trip.
More information about the palaces
Tip 6: Enjoy the first ice cream of the year
Now that the sun is shining again, it's time to enjoy an ice cream. But where can you find the best ones? Take a look at our tips, where you'll find unusual creations and delicious ice cream that melts in your mouth.
11 tips for delicious ice cream in Berlin
Tip 7: Relax in Berlin's parks and gardens
Everything is in bloom, the birds are chirping and Berlin's parks are finally green again. Berlin offers sunny green spaces for relaxation everywhere. More than 2,500 parks and gardens in Berlin show you the green side of the metropolis.
One of the most attractive recreational areas is certainly the Britzer Garten with its wide paths, tulip exhibition in spring and numerous playgrounds. Also worth seeing are the Gardens of the World in Marzahn with extraordinary garden art from Asia and Europe.
Tip 8: Make yourself comfortable in cosy cafés
It won't be long now: the cafés will soon be putting their chairs and tables back outside so you can enjoy the first rays of sunshine with a coffee. Whether you discover the latest cake trends or go for a classic Black Forest gateau or Baumkuchen is, of course, up to you. The main thing is that it tastes good.
The top 11 most beautiful cafés in Berlin
Tip 9: Stroll through Berlin's green oases
Or how about a spring walk through Berlin? With plenty of fresh air, cherry blossoms and the first delicate buds appearing in all the green spaces? We've found some beautiful routes for you there too. Perhaps you'll get to know Berlin from a completely different side, away from your neighbourhood.
11 tips for spring walks in Berlin
Tip 10: Discover Berlin from above
Strolling through Berlin and seeing the city is always a thrill. But the view from above is particularly beautiful, and in many places the views are spectacular. Sometimes from the treetops, sometimes from the roofs of old buildings and somehow – (almost) always – from the TV tower.
Why not climb the highest points in Berlin's neighbourhoods? Perhaps there are a few here that you haven't climbed yet.
12 beautiful viewpoints in the neighbourhoods
Tip 11: And a few more ideas for an excursion in and around Berlin
True to the motto "Get outside", we have lots of tips and ideas for your excursions – whether to the outskirts of Berlin or the surrounding area. Our tips include the Tegeler Fließ with its water buffalo, the Stralau peninsula and Lübars... the Berlin area has a lot to offer.
