Day Trip

In the Baruther Glashütte Museum Village, about an hour south of Berlin in the Teltow-Fläming district, centuries-old glassblowing craftsmanship and a lively Easter program come together. Where glass has been produced since 1716, the Easter holidays transform into a creative experience for the whole family.

The Helmut Newton Foundation at the Museum für Fotografie on Jebensstraße costs 12 Euros, reduced 6 Euros - and nothing for a whole range of groups, including everyone under 18 and people receiving Bürgergeld, Wohngeld, or Grundsicherung. No one needs to book online; day tickets are also available at the on-site ticket counter.

Thirty-two kilometers from Potsdam Central Station around Lake Templin and Lake Schwielowsee, via Caputh, Ferch, Petzow, and Geltow. Along the way are Einstein's summer house, the oldest preserved castle building in the Potsdam cultural landscape, and Germany's oldest still-operating handweaving mill. The Caputh cable ferry completes the loop.

In the New Wing of Schloss Charlottenburg the birthday guests turn into a royal court: the children put historical costumes on over their clothes, go on a tour about Frederick the Great and dance a minuet to music of the eighteenth century at the end. The programme runs two and a half hours for up to eight children and two adult companions.

Located in Tempelhof, on a former UFA film studio site, ufaFabrik is arguably Berlin's most versatile cultural center. Those who experience improv theater here get evenings written by the audience themselves: spontaneous, unscripted, and different every time.

A round, orange boat chugging along Lake Spandau and the Havel: The BBQ boat in Berlin-Spandau is probably the most relaxed way to celebrate your wedding day on the water. Grill, drift, enjoy the sun - all without a boat license.

A listed manor house from the 18th century, nestled on the northern edge of the Schorfheide Biosphere Reserve in Uckermark: Schloss Herrenstein combines historic castle ambiance with a solid wellness and activity offering, just 90 kilometers from Berlin.

In the heart of Friedrichshain, the "Dragonland" playground awaits with an oversized wooden dragon that invites climbing, sliding, and balancing. An adventure world has been created here on approximately 1,470 m², where the dragon motif consistently runs through all play equipment.

Located in the heart of Spandau, between Askanierring and Hohenzollernring, lies one of the district's most versatile playgrounds. Climbing, kicking, sliding, chilling: The playground at Falkenhagener Tor offers children of all ages true freedom to play and explore.

Europe's largest indoor climbing park is located in five halls of a former cinema in Hellersdorf: fourteen courses between three and twenty meters high, a 40-meter zip line, and a 12-meter free fall. Children can climb from 1.10 meters tall, the youngest from 3 years old. As an indoor activity for children in Berlin, this is the most athletic option.

Those who want to discover Berlin and Brandenburg from the water will find the perfect fleet in Niederlehme near Königs Wusterhausen: Nautilus Houseboat Charter rents modern designer houseboats, most of which are license-free, with panoramic glazing and a spacious terrace for up to six people.

One of the most significant brick ruins in Northern Germany is not located in a city, but in the middle of the Schorfheide-Chorin Biosphere Reserve, just over an hour from Berlin. The former Cistercian monastery in the village of Chorin combines medieval architecture with one of Brandenburg's most beautiful music festivals.

Since 1896, Treptower Park has been home to Germany's largest and oldest public observatory, featuring the 21-meter-long Great Refractor, the world's longest movable refracting telescope. In the Museum of Celestial Studies, a 283-kilogram iron meteorite can be touched, with free admission. Children's programs are available from 5 years old, offering amazing technology even without a clear sky.

In Berlin's Neukölln district, a 6,000 square meter playground awaits, evoking childhood memories: "Pippi's World" on Theodor-Loos-Weg takes little adventurers into the world of Pippi Longstocking, including Villa Villekulla, Taka-Tuka-Land, and water fun.

Located by Bürgerpark in Pankow, Pinke Panke Children's Farm is Berlin's most charming proof that rural life and city living are not a contradiction. Over 70 animals, workshops, campfires, and a vegetable garden make this educationally supervised playground a nature-oriented meeting point for children and families, which is also freely accessible.

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.

Wunderland on Düsseldorfer Straße is a café with an attached indoor play area, and the play area is the main attraction. It features climbing structures, slides, and a dedicated section for the little ones across multiple levels.

Café Kiezkind at Helmholtzplatz has a heated indoor sandpit, making a visit possible even in November. Additionally, there's a large selection of toys and a book corner indoors.

At the Abteibrücke in Treptower Park, right next to the bridge to the Island of Youth, Rent-a-Boat has 38 pedal boats, as well as rowing boats and kayaks at the pier. Reservations are generally not accepted, payment is cash only, and dogs are allowed on board. A pedal boat for four people costs 23 Euros for the first hour, a rowing boat 15 Euros.

One of Brandenburg's best-preserved medieval castles is enthroned in the Hoher Fläming Nature Park southwest of Berlin: Rabenstein Castle in the district of the same name, Rabenstein/Fläming, combines medieval architecture, lively castle tours, and an active falconry to create an excursion destination where history truly comes alive.

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.

In Wedding, on the so-called Green Triangle near Leopoldplatz, lies one of Berlin's most accessible children's farms. The Kinderbunter Bauernhof combines pedagogically supervised animal care with gardening, crafts, and genuine community, all free of charge, open, and cross-generational.

The Nikolaiviertel in Berlin-Mitte is Berlin's oldest city center: cobblestones, narrow alleys, and pastel-colored houses make a stroll here a journey into medieval Berlin. Anyone looking to spend a historically rich yet relaxed day with parents or relatives will find exactly what they're looking for here.

On Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, Berlin Cathedral in Berlin-Mitte will be the focal point of festive church music: Bach's Easter Oratorio will resound under the mighty dome, accompanied by services and devotions throughout Holy Week. Classical music, faith, and a breathtaking sense of space directly at Lustgarten.