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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 17 - 20, 2024

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 20, 2024

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

Artspring

Artspring Festival

May 03 to June 02, 2024

Each year, the district of Pankow celebrates the diversity of its art scene with a month-long festival.  more

Pentecost Concerts

Carillon

Whitsun Carillon

May 19 and 20, 2024

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

Classic OpenAir at Grunewald Hunting Lodge

The Classical Open Air at Grunewald Hunting Lodge is taking place for the 11th time. This year, the Orpheus Ensemble, conducted by Stefan Meinecke, will perform works by the nature-loving Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg in the open air. more

Anniversary concert of the Berlin Oratorio Choir

The choir celebrates its 120th birthday with a special concert in the Philharmonie: Ludwig van Beethoven's Missa solemnis in historically informed practice. 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

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Berlin's Best Beer Gardens

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

Strandbar

Berlin's Best 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

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