After its infamous long and dark winters, Berlin transforms into a city that explodes with life and energy in the summer. When you’re trapped indoors, hidden away from the cold and the weather warms up, the Berliners make the most of it! Many travelers flood the German capital during the summer, making it the most popular time to visit. If you are traveling to Berlin this summer, make sure you do it right with the 10 best summer experiences.
10 essential summer experiences in Berlin:
1. Suck the sun in one of the many parks in Berlin
Berlin is an incredibly green city, with almost a fifth of the city covered in trees. More than 2,500 parks and gardens spread across the city, and when the sun shines, everyone is filled with locals and tourists, and is in the same way in the sun.
favorite: Weinbersweg (above), Görlitzer Park, Friedrichshain Park
2. I’m going for a swim
Have you ever swam in a transport container in a river? If not, try it in Berlin! Badesiv Croysburg is one of the most unique swimming pools in all of Germany. Panoramic views of the river, Fernsöturm (TV Tower) and waterfront views are a unique experience of Berlin, relaxing in Badesif. The surrounding area is filled with sand, with beach bars and international DJs playing at night.
price: €4.00
Opening Hours: Open from May – September from 8am until late at night
Third Beer Garden Bris
Enjoying a cold beer on ice in one of Berlin’s beautiful old beergarten on a warm summer afternoon is a summer experience. Order pretzels or worst too!
favorite: Plater (the oldest beer garden in Berlin) New Lake Cafe (On top of that)
4. Drink at the canal bar
The small bars have many canals meandering through most of the city. He sips cocktails on a wooden terrace under the shade of a willow tree and stares at the water.
favorite: Club visionaere (above) and Anklerklause
5. Find the best ice cream in Berlin
Berliners are a bit obsessed with ice cream, so there’s no shortage of it around town! Go on a mission to find the best things in town.
favorite: Croysberg ice maker (above)
6. Watch the movie at Freilfukino
One of the most popular summer night activities is watching movies at outdoor cinemas in Berlin. There are bundles around town, many of which select the original English version of the film. Alcoholic drinks and snacks arrive before sunset to secure deck chairs and be sure to arrive!
favorite: Freiluftkino Kreuzberg
7. Singing your heart at Karaoke in Mauerpark
Karaoke in the Bearpit in Maul Park on Sunday afternoons is the ultimate summer Berlin experience. This outdoor amphitheater is packed into capacity on warm summer days, and the party will last throughout the afternoon! If you want to sing, simply raise your hand, and it’s quite likely that Joe (the host) will have your song! The crowd is a commonplace with energetic round applause and singerons, and it really supports those on stage. keep it up!
Opening Hours: Only summer Sundays and nice weather from 3pm
8. Part-time club
This outdoor street food market is open only during warm weather and is one of the best places to grab food with friends on a refreshing evening. The food trucks and makeshift food stalls here serve food from street stalls from around the world. Think pork tacos, alannini, or a bao burger. Located just off the banks of the river, there’s no better place than a part-time club on a Friday night.
Opening Hours: Every two summer weeks, from 4pm to midnight
9. Active with Tempelhoferfeld
Tempelhof, a huge former airport in Berlin, has transformed into the city’s largest park, and Berliners love to operate in its large open spaces. Grab your bike or skateboard and get on that runway!
10. Party at the street festival
With the arrival in the summer, the same goes for the party atmosphere. Lots of street festivals are being held in Berlin over the summer and it appears to be increasingly planned every year!
favorite: Carnival of Culture (Carnival of Carnival, above), Bergman Strathes Festival (Jazz Festival), International Berlin Beer Festival (Beer Festival)
It’s your turn! What is your favorite summer experience in Berlin?