Summer in Berlin

Every year on June 21, Berliners celebrate the beginning of summer with an open-air music festival. At the Fête de la Musique, musicians and bands play live music in the streets of Berlin for free.  more

The largest folk festival in Berlin, formerly the German-French Fair, attracts visitors with amusement rides and culinary delicacies.  more

The three-day open air street festival in Kreuzberg boasts a multi-cultural atmosphere and lots of jazz music.  more

The Schollenfest in Berlin-Tegel offers family fun for young and old visitors amid the residential area "Freie Scholle".  more

Summer in Köpenick will be colorful: Visitors can look forward to a diverse music and entertainment program on the Köepnick Palace island.  more

This year, the Breitscheidplatz is once again the place to be. Artists, cabaret performers, musicians and much more can be seen at the summer festival on Kurfürstendamm.  more

The Buckow district celebrates a colourful and child-friendly summer festival every year.  more

The Water Festival at Rummelsburg Bay has become a popular tradition and attracts mostly families to Lichtenberg.  more

Music, open-air cinema, an arts and crafts flea market, theater performances and exhibitions: At the Bridge Festival, the district of Schöneweide shows its diverse cultural offerings.  more

The Harbor Festival in Alt-Tegel delights visitors with live music, numerous amusement rides and a lively atmosphere.  more

Every year, numerous festivals take place in and around Berlin. Whether you're into music, food, theater or dance - there is something for every interest. Information and tickets to selected festivals in Berlin.  more

From tango on Museum Island to folk dances in Mauerpark: Every summer, capital city dwellers and visitors can shake a leg under Berlin's starry sky at these outdoor dance events.  more

Events, concerts, festivals and more: experience Berlin outdoors!  more

Christopher Street Day, Classic Open Air at Gendarmenmarkt, Botanical Night and more events in Berlin in July.  more

Young Euro Classic, Dance in August, Zug der Liebe, Long Night of Museums and more events in Berlin in August.  more

Berlin Art Week, IFA, Lollapalooza, Berlin Marathon and more: highlights of the cultural program in Berlin in September.  more

In the spring and summer months, Berliners flock to the many beer gardens in the city. Our list of the best places to enjoy a cold beer in the sun.  more

In the summer months, you can experience wonderful moments in Berlin's beach bars and sip your drink as if you were on vacation by the sea.  more

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

Berlin has many beautiful swimming lakes where visitors and locals like to cool off on hot summer days. Discover Berlin's most popular lakes and lidos.  more

An overview of Berlin's most popular parks and gardens with address, photos, public transport details and  more

Whether you're in Wedding, Mariendorf, Neukölln or Charlottenburg, Berlin's public outdoor pools provide refreshment and fun in the summer heat. An overview of outdoor swimming pools in Berlin with addresses, directions and ticket information.  more

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

The warm summer months are an ideal time to go thrifting and discover small treasures at Berlin's flea markets.  more

Explore Berlin on foot: Our self-guided walking tours take you to all of the best places in the capital.  more