Autumn

On the former Tempelhof marshalling yard, where the last train rolled in 1952, birches now grow between the tracks. The steam locomotive 50 3707, the water tower from 1927, and a 600-meter-long steel walkway provide strong motifs in Natur-Park Schöneberger Südgelände. For autumn photos in Berlin, this means: industrial culture amidst colorful foliage for 1 Euro entry.

The Berlin Müggelturm stands on the Kleiner Müggelberg in Köpenick. 126 steps lead to the platform at a height of approximately 30 meters. From there, the view extends over Lake Müggelsee and the Dahme, reaching up to 60 kilometers on a clear day. For an autumn excursion in Berlin, this means the colorful forests of the Müggelberge lie directly at your feet.

Located on the second floor of an industrial building on Bülowstraße in Schöneberg, Sultan Hamam offers heated marble benches, steam baths, and oriental tranquility. A Turkish bathhouse run as a family business since 1999.

Right next to Teufelsberg in Grunewald lies Drachenberg, a 99-meter high rubble hill with a treeless plateau, where kites of all sizes take to the wind in autumn. 280 steps lead up from Teufelsseechaussee, admission is free. For autumn activities in Berlin, the rule here is: no branches in the string and a view all the way to the TV Tower.

Located in a former building of Görlitzer Bahnhof in Kreuzberg, Berlin's first black light mini-golf course features 18 UV-lit holes across five painted theme rooms, from the Brandenburg Gate to an underwater world. A round takes about one to one and a half hours and costs 13 Euros. Ideal as an autumn activity in Berlin, as rain is not an issue here.

WinterJurte61 stands in Gleisdreieck Park: a traditionally Kyrgyz-built tent with a fireplace, bar, and warm yellow light. Outside, campfires and covered curling lanes await on 1,000 square meters of grounds.

The Havelhöhenweg leads about 10 kilometers from Heerstraße to Wannsee Beach over the steep bank of the Havel in Grunewald. Along the way are the 55-meter-high Grunewald Tower, the Schildhorn peninsula, and numerous viewpoints overlooking the Havel. For an autumn stroll in Berlin, this means: golden foliage, water views, and constant ups and downs.

Peacock Island in the Havel near Wannsee is only accessible by ferry, a connection that has existed since 1821. On 67 hectares of UNESCO World Heritage, there are around 400 old oak trees, the white pleasure palace from 1794, and Berlin's oldest rose garden, with peacocks roaming freely in between. As an autumn excursion in Berlin, this means: golden foliage, water all around, and hardly any traffic noise.

Plänterwald is a forest on the banks of the river Spree in Berlin-Treptow and home to the former amusement park Spreepark.

After three years of modernization, the Aquarium Berlin at the Zoological Garden reopened in August 2026. New features include interactive tables and animals like the inland taipan, while the walk-through crocodile hall and one of the world's largest jellyfish breeding facilities remain. For gloomy autumn days in Berlin, this means tropical warmth and sharks, daily from 9 AM to 6 PM.

Freizeitpark Lübars is a recreation park in the Northern district Berlin-Reinickendorf and a famous destination for a nature trip in the city of Berlin.

A piece of jungle is hidden in Steglitz-Zehlendorf: The Great Tropical House in the Botanical Garden Berlin is one of the largest self-supporting greenhouses in the world, exchanging Berlin's winter grey for 25-meter-high tree giants and tropical warmth.

From October to April, the Labyrinth Children's Museum in Berlin-Wedding is also open on Thursdays, inviting children in the 2018/2019 winter season to discover the diversity of the world. The Advent workshop starts in December.

On the ground floor of a listed city bath in Prenzlauer Berg, a fireplace made of historic bathhouse tiles burns. The fireplace bar in Hotel Oderberger focuses on handcrafted cocktails, velvety wing chairs, and dimmed light.

About an hour north of Berlin, in the midst of Zehdenick's clay pit landscape, lies a former industrial area transformed into an adventure park: The Ziegeleipark Mildenberg in Zehdenick combines industrial history, nature, and a vibrant event program across 40 hectares directly on the Havel river.

Anyone who wants to experience Berlin from the ground up, truly from the ground up, should hop into a mini-hotrod in Friedrichshain and cruise in a convoy through the capital. From the East Side Gallery to the Brandenburg Gate: This city tour guarantees goosebumps while sightseeing.

Tempelhofer Feld in Tempelhof is Berlin's legendary open space, where former runways have become a skating track. On a 4.5 km circular route between wide skies and the old airport building, inline skaters roll with a good tailwind through one of Europe's largest city parks.

The Sultan Hamam on Bülowstraße in Schöneberg has been located on the second floor of a former factory since 1999. Heated marble benches, a steam hamam, a sauna with around 80 degrees Celsius, and tea from the samovar thoroughly warm you up after a cold day. For wet autumn days in Berlin, this means: three hours of warmth for 28 Euros, six days exclusively for women.

An indoor activity for rainy days and an exciting family trip can be had at the SEA LIFE Center with the AquaDom near Alexanderplatz.

A journey through nature in a handcar is a small sporting adventure with friends or the whole family.

Berlin's most famous shipping line, Stern und Kreisschiffahrt, embarks from Greenwichpromenade in Reinickendorf into the northern island world, bringing passengers relaxing cruises across Tegeler See, the Upper Havel Lakes, and far into the Berlin countryside on sunny days. Few excursions showcase the city as serenely and expansively as this one.

The Berlin Botanical Garden in Dahlem showcases approximately 20,000 plant species across 43 hectares; in autumn, maples and oaks glow in the North American section. If it gets too cold outside, the Great Tropical House from 1907 awaits with giant bamboo reaching 26 meters high. For autumn activities in Berlin, this means: Indian Summer and tropical warmth with a ticket for 10 euros.

For those who want to get out into nature when the weather is nice, without having to leave Berlin behind for hours, Dahlwitz-Hoppegarten is the perfect place. The Lucky Horse Ranch Mönchsheim on the eastern outskirts of the city offers genuine country life with horses, spaciousness, and a warmth not found in the city.

Vux on Wipperstraße in Neukölln has been a purely vegan café with Brazilian roots since 2009. Cakes, cupcakes, and bagels come from their own bakery, along with açaí and passion fruit smoothies, bao buns, and gluten-free cakes. Perfect for a rainy autumn day in Berlin: hot coffee and cake just a few steps from the historic Richardplatz.

The Botanical Garden in Berlin-Dahlem shines with the splendid colours of fall. On a sunny autumn day, a walk in the outside area of the garden is amazing, save the tropical greenhouse for a rainy day.