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Spring in Berlin

Tips for spring in Berlin

BerlinBrandenburger Tor am Pariser Platz mit einem Springbrunnen und schönen bunten Tulpen im Vordergrund im Frühling bei Sonnenuntergang
Berlin, Blick auf das beleuchtete Brandenburger Tor am Pariser Platz mit einem Springbrunnen und schönen bunten Tulpen im Vordergrund im Frühling bei Sonnenuntergang © Getty Images, Foto: Peter Jesche

Long weekends mean it's time to head to Berlin!

Spring is here, the days are getting longer again and the sun is shining warmer. In Berlin you can sit outside again everywhere, in the city's cafés and restaurants. You can find the latest tips on events and offers on our blog. See what you can do in the city and the gardens and parklands that will soon be in bloom.

A warm welcome to Berlin!

Spring tips for Berlin & excursions into the surrounding countryside

Berlin excursions into nature, outdoor fun, activities in the countryside, or leisure activities in the middle of the city: spring in Berlin means one thing – getting outdoors.  Spring is the ideal season for parks and gardens, palaces, lakes, and so much more. We show you the best places to enjoy spring in Berlin. 

For your excursions to nearby Potsdam, take advantage of our sanssouci + day ticket, which connects most of the palaces and gardens:

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Top events in Berlin in spring

Spring air means getting out of your own four walls and into the great outdoors! Not only are spring walks and the first excursions tempting, but there is also a lot going on in the streets of Berlin: festivals and cultural events take place outdoors, concert halls and museums entice visitors with music events and exciting exhibitions.

You can find the whole variety of events in Berlin on our event calendar.

 

Feasting in spring: ice-cream parlours, cafés, beer gardens & more

You probably eat ice cream year round, but don't you think that the first ice cream eaten outside in spring always tastes best? Finally the warm season is back and it's time for ice cream and coffee outside in the sun. Or the first beer in the beer garden or a picnic in the park. No matter what you're craving, you will find our best tips for ice-cream parlours, cafés, markets, beer gardens and picnic areas here.

Most beautiful places in spring

Berlin Cathedral in Spring
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Engelbecken at Luisenstädtischen Kanal in district Kreuzberg
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Café am Engelbecken

A peaceful oasis in the middle of Kreuzberg—in the evening hours, at the pond, one can sit wonderfully in the hollow and enjoy ice cream alongside the sun rays and water fountain. An ideal and quiet excursion destination for discovery treks into turbulent Kreuzberg. For the time when weather foils the plans, there is also the option of sitting in a winter garden.

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Flea markets & shopping in Berlin

Hang up your winter coat in the wardrobe, it's time for spring clothes. At Berlin's flea markets or in the shopping streets you are sure to find one or two must-haves for spring. Click through our recommendations for shopping in Berlin and let yourself be inspired.

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