Cherry Blossom Festival in the Gardens of the World

April 05 and 06, 2025

With countless pale pink cherry blossoms, the Gardens of the World in Marzahn welcome the long-awaited spring.

The pale pink cherry blossoms are a clear sign: spring is here! Thee Cherry Blossom Festival is held every year in April. It takes place in the Gardens of the World in the district of Marzahn. Around 25,000 visitors are expected to attend each year.

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The festival takes place on the occasion of "Hanami", which means "looking at blossoms" in Japanese and refers to the traditional Japanese cherry blossom festival. In Japan, the cherry blossom is regarded as a symbol of transience and beauty because it can only be admired for a few days each year. Visitors of Cherry Blossom Festival in the Gardens of the World can look forward to a wide-ranging entertainment and stage program in the Japanese, Chinese and Korean gardens.

Cherry Blossom Festival with Dancers and Drummers

The entertainment offerings range from dancing and singing to drumming, arts and crafts, and many culinary delights. The program is deliberately structured in a way that represents the Japanese, Chinese and Korean cultures with their culture and gastronomy in a respectful and balanced way in special themed areas.

Cosplay and Furry Competition

As every year, numerous cosplay fans once again gather to show off their manga costumes in a competition. The cosplay talent show takes place on Saturday in the arena. The closing date for entries is March 31. Cosplayers receive discounted admission on both days.

At a Glance

• Event: Cherry Blossom Festival 2025
• Location: Gardens of the World
• Start: 5 April 2025
• End: 6 April 2025
• Opening Hours: 12 noon to 5 p.m.
• Admission Fee:
  Park admission only (adults: €9, concessions €4, children up to and including 5 years free of charge)