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Summer in Berlin

In order to enjoy summer and sun to the fullest, Berlin life takes place outside during June, July and August. With its wide range of parks, ice cream parlors, lakes, beach bars, festivals, open-air events and much more, the city really comes into its own at this time of year. Here are some suggestions for beautiful summer days in Berlin.

Go directly to: Summer Festivals | Open-Air Events | Event Highlights for July & August | Beach Bars, Beer Gardens & Picnic Spots | Lakes, Parks & Leisure Activities

Summer Festivals

Schollenfest

August 22 - September 07, 2025

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

Summer in the City

Date not yet known

The international summer festival Summer in the City will probably again take place on Kurfürstendamm this year. more

Open-Air Events

Festivals

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

Outdoor Dance Nights and Dance Classes

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

Outdoor Events

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

Monthly Highlights

Berlin Events in July

Botanical Night, Christopher Street Day Parade, Lesbian and Gay City Festival and more events in Berlin in July. more

Berlin Events in August

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

Berlin Events in September

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

Food & Drink

Beer Gardens

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

Beach Bars

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

Familie bei einem Picknick auf einer Wiese

Picnic Spots

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

Leisure Activities

Lakes for Swimming

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

Outdoor Swimming Pools

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