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May Day in Berlin

Walpurgisnacht im Mauerpark

Tips: Walpurgis Night and May Day

Karussell

Dance into May in Hellersdorf

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A lively start into the warmer months: a colorful folk festival takes place on Alice-Salomon-Platz in Hellersdorf to celebrate the first of May.  more

Walpurgis Night at Mauerpark

Walpurgis Night in Mauerpark

April 30, 2027

Music, a fire show, dancing, bubbles, bonfires and the best Berlin atmosphere: the peaceful Walpurgis Night in Mauerpark will be back in 2027.  more

Maypole

Dance into May in Lichterfelde

April 30 and May 01, 2026

The Goerzwerk in Lichterfelde invites you to dance into May with live music, a maypole and a children's program.  more

Picknick

May Day Celebration at the Obersee

May 1, 2026

Far from the traditional May Day celebrations in Kreuzberg, Hohenschönhausen celebrates a festival of diversity on the banks of the Obersee.  more

Gallery Weekend 2026: Anne Duk Hee Jordan

Gallery Weekend Berlin

May 1 - 3, 2026

The Gallery Weekend Berlin is one of the leading events for contemporary art in Germany and invites visitors to take a tour of Berlin's creative scene.  more

Dance into May Parties

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May Day Parties

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Enjoy the Outdoors

Familie bei einem Picknick auf einer Wiese

The Most Beautiful Picnic Spots in Berlin

The arrival of warmer weather signals the official start of the picnic season in Berlin. You don't have to search long for a suitable place - after all, the German capital is one of the greenest cities in the world.  more

Beer Garden

Beer Gardens

In the spring and summer months, Berliners are drawn to one of the many beer gardens.  more

Schiffstour in Berlin

River Cruises & Boat Trips

River cruises and boat trips in Berlin on Spree river, on Landwehr canal or over the Wannsee. Get your tickets here.  more

Bite Club Berlin

Street Food Markets

Berlin's street food markets offer their curious visitors local treats and authentic dishes from all over the world.  more

Antiques and Book Fair at the Bode Museum

Flea Markets

Berlin's most popular flea markets and antique markets with adresses, opening hours, public transport and map.  more

Neuer Sumatra-Tiger für Berliner Tierpark

Zoos & Animal Parks

Admire animals in Berlin: Zoos, animal parks, petting zoos and aquariums in Berlin at a glance.  more

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Spring in Berlin

Flea markets, spring festivals, beer gardens, open-air events and more: the best tips for beautiful spring days in Berlin.  more

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Cherry Blossoms in Berlin

Every spring a sea of pink cherry blossoms blooms in Berlin for a few days. Discover the places where you can admire the cherry blossoms and feel as if you were in Japan.  more