
Best time to visit
24 things to do in Berlin

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

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

Berlin Biennale
Every other year numerous Berlin venues turn into contemporary art galleries

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

Day of German Unity
Berliners celebrate the national holiday with a festival around Brandenburg Gate

Open Air Gallery
Over a hundred artists exhibit their sculptures and paintings on the famous bridge (Oberbaumbrücke) between Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain

Long Night of Museums
Hop between Berlin's most popular museums until late night

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

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

Pyronale Fireworks World Championship
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
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)
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)
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
See the Berlin streets come to life while the colorful kaleidoscope swirls you in a bright wild dance!

Christmas Markets
Berlin is the true capital of famed German Christmas markets

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

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

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

Halloween in Berlin: The Horror Nights and Halloween Specials
Run with monsters, walk with zombies and discover yourself on a horror movie set

New Year’s Eve (Silvester) in Germany
Ready to jump on the bandwagon of Germans who celebrate New Year’s Eve loud and wild?

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