Summer in Berlin

The Kenako Festival takes place each year on Berlin's Alexanderplatz. A traditional marketplace with tents and a live stage program offers visitors a taste of Africa.  more

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

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

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

Fête de la Musique, Long Night of the Sciences, 48 Hours Neukölln and more events in Berlin in June.  more

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

Pop-Kultur, Zug der Liebe, Dance in August, Open Day of the Federal Government and much  more

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

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

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