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A warm and mostly sunny period from May to September is considered to be the best time to visit Berlin as the outdoor activities are at their finest and promenading in the city brings real satisfaction. However, summertime is also full of tourists making their way for Fête de la Musique or Classic Open Air, so book your hotel well in advance. October brings lower prices and beautiful autumn foliage. Despite the chill, another overlooked season is November–December when the Christmas Markets cheer the city up. Winter may be piercing, but if your point is to save a couple of euros on accommodation, come from January through March. And you'll never know what will warm you better—Berlinale or warm layers you've packed.

24 things to do in Berlin

Summer

June, July, August Weather

Pleasant and warm period is perfect for visiting Berlin

Winter

December, January, February Weather

During this cold and windy season you can witness some snow or rain as well as some relatively mild weather

Berlin Festival of Lights

October 4-13, 2024 Event

Witness one of the most spectacular events in Berlin and immerse yourself in the magnificent light art!

Berlin Biennale

June–September, 2025 Event

Every other year numerous Berlin venues turn into contemporary art galleries

VeloCity Berlin

August 3-4, 2024 Event

Participate in or watch the second largest bicycle race of its kind in Europe

Day of German Unity

October 3 Event

Berliners celebrate the national holiday with a festival around Brandenburg Gate

Long Night of Museums

August 24, 2024 Event

Hop between Berlin's most popular museums until late night

New Year's Eve, or Silvester

December 31 Event

Berlin is one of the best destinations in Europe for celebrating New Year's Eve

May Day

May 1 Event

The city celebrates workers', sexual, and political rights with rallies and demonstrations

Pyronale Fireworks World Championship

August 30-31, 2024 Event

Witness a great fireworks competition where international teams try to get recognition from the jury and support from the spectators

CSD Berlin or Berlin Pride

July 27, 2024 Event

Berlin Pride, referred to as “Christopher Street Day” (CSD in short) features two major events—the CSD Demo March and CSD Finale, a big final rally

Fête de la Musique (Berlin Open Air Music Festival)

June 21 Event

The beginning of summer is a great time to be in Berlin. That's when the Fête de la Musique takes place.

Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival)

February 13-23, 2025 Event

The Berlinale is Berlin's most glamorous film event, which attracts the film industry elite and one of the largest audiences of any global film festival

Carnival of Cultures

June 6-9, 2025 Event

See the Berlin streets come to life while the colorful kaleidoscope swirls you in a bright wild dance!

Christmas Markets

late October–early January Event

Berlin is the true capital of famed German Christmas markets

BMW Berlin Marathon

September 29, 2024 Event

Berlin, the city of runners, hosts one of the most popular marathons in the world

Asparagus

April–late June Food

This traditional German vegetable is on the menu everywhere when in season

Berlin Art Week

September 11-15, 2024 Event

An excellent opportunity for art fans to discover and discuss the works of German and international artists displayed in hundreds of galleries

St. Patrick's Day

March 17, 2024 Event

The bars and pubs of Berlin celebrate the Irish holiday with much enthusiasm

Halloween in Berlin: The Horror Nights and Halloween Specials

mid-October–early November Event

Run with monsters, walk with zombies and discover yourself on a horror movie set

XJAZZ

May 6-12, 2024 Event

The largest jazz festival in Berlin

New Year’s Eve (Silvester) in Germany

December 31 Event

Ready to jump on the bandwagon of Germans who celebrate New Year’s Eve loud and wild?

Citadel Music Festival

June 1–August 31, 2024 Event

Experience Berlin’s iconic festival with top international artists all summer long

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