Summer

The Teehaus in the English Garden will resurrect its outside stage in summer 2018 with a series of concerts of the best in Soul, Swing, Blues and Hip Hop in the heart of Tiergarten!

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.

At AbenteuerPark Potsdam, you can experience plenty of action with 12 courses, 170 elements, and a 200-meter-long giant zip line. Get active at dizzying heights, whether you're a beginner or a pro, while enjoying the view over the treetops. If you're looking for action and nature, this is the right place.

A over 100-year-old Dutch two-masted ship, moored in the heart of Köpenick's old town, where the Dahme and Spree rivers meet: The restaurant ship arsVivendi combines maritime ambiance with a historic backdrop and is Berlin's most charming address for dining on the water.

A warm summer evening on Berlin-Kreuzberg's Admiralbrücke is for many Berliners and tourists alike the definition of romance of the big city - though residents might disagree.

Family café at Helmholtzplatz with indoor sandbox

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.

Sommerbad Kreuzberg is commonly called "Prinzenbad" and is located on the legendary subway line U1 in Kreuzberg's Prinzenstraße.

Even if this record store has moved from Mitte to Friedrichshain in the meantime, the name Mitte Musik Recordstore remains, as does the well-assorted range of electronic music!

Directly at the Spandau lock, opposite the Citadel, lies one of Berlin's most central boat rental services. The Altstadthafen Berlin-Spandau is the starting point for tours on both the Havel and Spree, with a fleet ranging from cozy pedal boats to fully equipped houseboats.

In 1994 a stone-paved area was beautified with a large water playground.

Strandbad Kallinchen is a popular trip destination on Motzener See.

Between Schöneberg and Steglitz, in the middle of Insulaner Park, lies one of Berlin's greenest outdoor destinations. The aged 18-hole concrete mini-golf course was taken over and revitalized by a new team in 2025. Those looking to get out when the weather is nice will find fun, a sun terrace, and a relaxed park atmosphere at a low price.

Right by the ferry terminal to Pfaueninsel, nestled between the Havel River and old trees, lies one of the most atmospheric excursion restaurants in Zehlendorf's southwest. The listed tavern captivates with its green inner courtyard, homemade cuisine, and expansive views over the river landscape.

For Easter, the Intercultural Rose Scent Garden in Gleisdreieck Park in Kreuzberg transforms into a place for families: On Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, there will be searching, celebrating, and communal cake eating, while the park itself provides the perfect backdrop with its sprawling meadows and old railway relics.

Every summer, the Open Air Cinema Spandau transforms the sheltered inner courtyard of the City Library in Spandau's Old Town into one of Berlin's most atmospheric open-air screens. Arthouse meets mainstream cinema here, and if you're chilly, you even get a hot water bottle.

In the Uckermark near Templin, one of Brandenburg's most popular family destinations awaits: EL DORADO, the Western town on Lake Röddelin. On seven hectares, everything revolves around cowboys, stunt shows, and a true Wild West spirit. Children can become part of the story here all day long.

Located in the heart of Friedrichshain, on the legendary RAW grounds, the Open-Air Cinema Insel im Cassiopeia transforms warm summer nights into a true open-air cinema experience. Arthouse meets documentary film here, Jamaican BBQ meets beer garden atmosphere – all with the raw charm this neighborhood is known for.

Ballhaus Berlin in Chausseestraße in Mitte, with its original table telephones from 1936, is the ultimate flirting spot!

The Rummelsburger Bucht hosts large Electro and Techno open air festivals during summer.

In the backyard of an old factory in Moabit, between brick walls and train tracks, the Kulturfabrik Moabit's Open-Air Cinema shows films every summer that are rarely seen on a screen in Berlin. Admission is free, the atmosphere unique.

If you can't do without amenities like changing rooms, restrooms and snack bars, you should go for a swim at Strandbad Orankesee.

Far out in Köpenick, right on the shore of Müggelsee, lies one of Berlin's most famous waterside excursion restaurants. The Rübezahl am Müggelsee combines a beer garden, bistro, and fisherman's hut into a place that offers lake views and relaxation all year round.

Well-known stars of Rock and Pop like Lenny Kravitz, Billy Idol and Santana as well as German top acts such as Milky Chance make the medieval fortress Zitadelle Spandau in the months between June and August their stage.

With its relaxed atmosphere, Lokschuppen on the RAW site in Friedrichshain is one of the most popular electro clubs in the capital.