Summer

The Waldbühne is located in a hollow on the Murellenberg in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf and accommodates 22,290 guests on terraced seating, modeled after Epidauros. Concerts have been held here since 1962, and under a tent roof since 1982. In 2026, Nick Cave, the Pet Shop Boys, and Gianna Nannini performed. Among Berlin's open-air concert venues, it is the largest.

The popular bathing beach Strandbad Wannsee is the legendary classic of the Berlin swimming locations!

The Parkbühne Wuhlheide is located in Volkspark Wuhlheide in Oberschöneweide, built in 1951 for the World Festival of Youth and a garden monument since 1990. With around 17,000 standing places, it is Berlin's second-largest open-air stage after the Waldbühne. In 2026, The Cure played three sold-out evenings and Kraftklub played two. Open-air concerts take place here among old trees.

Kinderland Schorfheide in Eichhorst, about 30 kilometers northeast of Berlin, offers themed holiday camps in the middle of the UNESCO Schorfheide-Chorin Biosphere Reserve, with full board and pedagogical support, at prices that work for everyone.

Lake Sacrow, located between Kladow and Sacrow, is the quietest swimming lake in the west: 110 hectares in a glacial channel, up to 39 meters deep, fed by groundwater and surrounded by the Königswald forest. Swimming is permitted at two tolerated natural bathing areas, including a sandy beach with shallow entry at the northern tip. No entrance fee, no infrastructure.

The barbecue area at Columbiadamm begins approximately 300 meters behind the park entrance on the north side of Tempelhofer Feld. You barbecue with your own equipment, at least 25 centimeters above the ground; gas grills are prohibited throughout the entire field. Those who want to barbecue in a park in Berlin without prior booking will find by far the largest area in the city here.

Lake Groß-Glienicke is one of the clearest swimming lakes in the region: 66 hectares, up to 11.2 meters deep, almost entirely fed by groundwater, with the state border running right through its waters. The Potsdam bathing area 'An der Badewiese' offers a fine sandy beach, sunbathing lawn, forest playground, and kiosk pavilion with excellent water quality.

Berlin Boat Rental is the central booking platform for renting boats in Berlin, making motorboats, party boats, rafts, and houseboats comparable across the city on the Spree and Havel. Those who want to charter a boat in the capital will find the largest selection bundled here, advised by native Berliners with 16 years of experience on the water.

Very green, very well taken care of and beautifully landscaped - these are just some of the qualities recommending Schlosspark Biesdorf as the ideal picnic location.

On the old open-air stage in Volkspark Friedrichshain, around 1,500 guests sit on benches with backrests, 300 more at bistro tables, plus a sunbathing lawn. Laser projection, an induction loop, and about 300 free fleece blankets are provided, and the programme ranges from cinema favorites and classics to original versions with subtitles.

Right on the Great Wannsee and at the edge of the Grunewald forest: The Wannseeterrassen in Zehlendorf is one of Berlin's most famous excursion restaurants, with lake views, a spacious terrace, and cuisine blending German and French traditions.

Strandbad Wendenschloss is located on the Langen See in Köpenick, with a sandy beach, jetty, and diving tower. Admission costs 7 Euros, reduced 4.50 Euros, children aged three to twelve pay 3 Euros. Beach chairs, sun loungers, and umbrellas are available for rent, along with beach volleyball, table tennis, a bocce court, and a beer garden with a beach bar.

Those who want to leave Berlin city life behind for their event will find what they're looking for in Seeblick, Brandenburg: Strandhaus Seeblick is located directly on Lake Hohennauen, about 70 km west of the capital, combining a beach atmosphere with professional event planning across 300 square meters.

Right on the Spree in Treptow, Berlin dances as long as the sun shines. ELSE is the seasonal open-air counterpart of Salon zur Wilden Renate, offering house and techno on wooden floorboards with a view of the water.

The Zenner Beer and Wine Garden in Alt-Treptow is one of Berlin's oldest and largest beer gardens, located directly on the Spree River in Treptower Park. Classic beer garden culture meets a contemporary drink and food menu here, with views of the Island of Youth.

The Olympic Stadium in Westend was opened in 1936 according to plans by Werner March and has been a listed building since 1966. For football matches, it holds 74,475 seats; for concerts with the interior space in use, significantly more: Metallica attracted over 94,000 guests in 2026, a new house record. For open-air concerts in Berlin, this is the stage for major tours.

Bathing, relaxing or perhaps getting married? Seebad Friedrichshagen is for all of this the right location.

The Olympiastadion Summer Pool was the venue for the Olympic swimming competitions in 1936, and the facility from 1934 to 1936 still stands today. In addition to the 50-meter pool, there is a separate diving pool with one- and three-meter springboards, as well as platforms at five, seven and a half, and ten meters high. A day ticket costs 6.50 Euros, reduced 3.80 Euros.

If you want to offer your children real action during the summer holidays, the Galli Theater is the right place. The small theater offers holiday courses in Berlin-Mitte, Dahlem, and Grunewald, where children can bring their own play to the stage in one week.

Right next to the Oberbaumbrücke in Kreuzberg, this small, charming houseboat adventure on the Spree begins. Wasserkutsche stands for handcrafted wooden boats with electric motors, personal service, and the most authentic way to discover Berlin from the water.

Jungfernheide lido in green Charlottenburg North entices visitors with its fine sandy beach, relaxed sunbathing lawns, and a diverse range of water sports activities right in the Volkspark. Whether you're wakeboarding, stand-up paddling, or simply sunbathing – here you'll find the perfect cool-down on hot days in one of Berlin's most beautiful lidos.

The Kienbergpark, named after the Kienberg hill in Berlin-Hellersdorf, is a 60 hectare park with a 1.5 km long cable car.

In Tiergarten, right by the water: The Café am Neuen See is one of Berlin's most famous excursion destinations. Beer garden, restaurant, and boat rental are located here under old trees, and it's open all year round.

The Jungfernheide lido on Jungfernheidesee offers a sandy beach, sunbathing lawns in semi-shade, and a long pier with four 50-meter lanes. Additionally, there's a waterski and wakeboard cable car directly on the lake, slides, and a beach volleyball court. Admission starts at 8 Euros; children aged three to fifteen pay less.

Stand Up Paddling on the Havel, right in Spandau: The SUP Center Berlin on Eiswerder Island is the perfect place for anyone who wants to experience Berlin from the water in beautiful weather. Rentals, courses, yoga, and XXL boards make this spot the top choice for watersports activities in the capital.