Last updated on 12/28/2025
More exercise, more calm, more creativity: for the good resolutions of 2026 you take on a lot, and Berlin makes it easy not to stop at good intentions. With the Kraft Runners in Mitte you can get into running without any pressure to perform, and at Mindful Life Berlin in Prenzlauer Berg yoga and fitness classes provide balance. If you would rather keep your hands busy, you can shape your own pottery pieces at Mikku Keramik or cook new recipes at studio32 in Schöneberg. For quiet moments, Daily Meditation in Neukölln offers well-founded courses, and the Gärten der Welt invite you on outings into the greenery. From a sporting resolution to further education at the Volkshochschule, everything is here. Which resolution will you tackle this year?
Ellen Mehrhoff-Roddewig
While putting together this list, I asked myself which places in Berlin really help to turn good resolutions into action. What mattered to me was low-threshold offers, flexible dates and a range of topics: exercise, mindfulness, creativity and further education. I chose locations where it is easy to get started and that make you want to stick with it, instead of giving up again after two weeks.
At KRAFT Runners in Berlin, both beginner and advanced runners find an uncomplicated entry – without performance pressure and with a strong sense of community. The weekly “Kraft Tuesday Training” at 19:00 (7 PM) at Kleine Hamburger Straße 3 is ideal as a resolution for more exercise, as it includes all experience levels and regularly motivates activity.
Since 2017, Mindful Life Berlin has been offering a wide variety of yoga and fitness classes in a calm atmosphere in Prenzlauer Berg. Our flexible memberships adapt to your New Year's resolutions to sustainably strengthen body and mind.
Located in Berlin's Goltzkiez in Schöneberg, studio32 invites you to culinary experiences that combine conversation and enjoyment. This cooking and event location is perfect for enriching yourself and your culinary horizons with new recipes – a worthwhile New Year's resolution that brings joy.
For years, Daily Meditation Berlin has offered well-founded meditation courses that introduce you to a simple, traditional practice. With flexible schedules and affordable prices, this location is ideal for integrating meditation as a firm resolution into your daily life.
Give more room to the play instinct: The 'Spielwiese' provides the perfect game ideas! In the bright, spacious shop with an attached café in Friedrichshain, there's a huge selection of games.
Mikku Keramik in Berlin offers DIY pottery courses and an open studio, providing space for creative clay work in small groups. This offer invites you to try your hand at crafts and create your own unique ceramic pieces with joy – a worthwhile New Year's resolution.
The Berlin Environmental Calendar offers daily updated leisure and educational activities related to nature and the environment. With over 10,000 events annually, the platform invites you to discover Berlin's nature and set sustainable New Year's resolutions.
The Berlin Adult Education Center (Volkshochschule) is firmly rooted in Berlin with a total of twelve district facilities and numerous locations in the city districts. This diverse educational network opens up a variety of learning opportunities nearby and can thus be a sustainable New Year's resolution for personal development and active participation.
The Gardens of the World in Berlin-Marzahn take visitors on a diverse journey through international garden cultures. Exotic plants, traditional landscape gardens, and well-designed play areas make the site a place where you can discover something new all year round and take a break from city life.
The German Museum of Technology in Berlin captivates with a diverse history of technology across more than 12,000 square meters and offers exciting exhibitions for children and adults. A visit here is a worthwhile resolution for anyone who wants to rediscover and experience technology.
