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Pentecost in Berlin

Karneval der Kulturen (4)

Tips for the Pentecost Weekend

Karneval der Kulturen 2023 (4)

Carnival of Cultures

May 22 - 25, 2026

Berlin presents its most colourful side: At the Carnival of Cultures, numerous groups of diverse nationalities present music, dances, performances, visual arts and acrobatics at a parade of moving floats.  more

"Run of Spirit"

Run of Spirit

May 25, 2026

The Run of Spirit is a joint sports event for people with and without disabilities.  more

Steglitzer Woche

Steglitzer Woche

May 22 - June 07, 2026

Every year in spring, the folk festival Steglitzer Woche invites visitors to enjoy themselves in the green Bäkepark.  more

Düppel Museum Village: A Pentecost Trip Back to the Middle Ages

With plows, anvils, and chain mail: At Pentecost, the Düppel Museum Village transforms into a living history site. more

Pentecost Concerts

Staatsoper für alle 2022 (3)

Staatsoper für alle

May 23 and 24, 2026

The open-air concert of the Staatskapelle Berlin conducted by Christian Thielemann is a cultural highlight for fans of classical music. The concert is open to everyone free of charge.  more

Carillon

Whitsun Carillon

May 24 and 25, 2026

The Whitsun Carillon features free classical concerts in the Tiergarten.  more

Pentecost: Organ Recital at the Concert Hall

Angela Metzger performs works by Camille Saint-Saëns, Nadia Boulanger, Philipp Maintz, and Max Reger. more

River Cruises & Boat Trips

Outdoor Swimming Pools & Lidos

Strandbad Wannsee (3)

Strandbad Wannsee

The Strandbad Wannsee is Berlin's most well-known open-air lido. Its sandy beach invites Berliners and tourists to swim and relax.  more

Sommerbad Kreuzberg (Prinzenbad) (3)

Sommerbad Kreuzberg

This popular outdoor swimming pool is located in the heart of Kreuzberg, right next to the subway station Prinzenstraße.  more

Insider Tips

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

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

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Parks, lakes, open-air events, beach bars, beer gardens and festivals: To enjoy summer to the fullest, life in Berlin takes place outside during the warmer months.  more

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