19 AMAZING things to do in Berlin in Spring!

What you need to know

What is the weather like in Berlin in Spring? It varies from year to year with hot spells and cold snaps. Typically the temperature sits at around 10°C in March with highs of 20°C moving through to April.
What to wear in Berlin in Spring? I recommend taking a jacket with you but you shouldn’t need too many layers, especially if you’re going towards the end of April!
Is April a good month to visit Berlin? It’s definitely well worth visiting Berlin in April! The weather is warming up and you’ll be there just before the summer tourist rush.
Is it worth visiting Berlin in March? Absolutely! While the weather isn’t guaranteed to be as good you can still have a great time. Tourist hotspots won’t be as crowded and hotels shouldn’t be as busy.

Berlin Welcome Card

Also known as the Berlin Pass or Berlin Card, the Berlin Welcome Card is the official tourist ticket for Berlin and can be a great money-saving option for your visit. Once purchased it allows your free access to all forms of public transport in the city. As well as this it also offers fantastic discounts at over 180 attractions within the city. If you’re looking to visit a lot of the popular tourist spots in Berlin during your visit it’s well worth checking out!

Check out this post to learn more about the Berlin Welcome Card!

Check out some Berlin landmarks

As the sun begins to shine and the weather warms up, one of the best things to do in Berlin in Spring is see the sights! Berlin is packed with incredible historical monuments, museums, and iconic buildings for you to explore. With many of Berlin’s landmarks being relatively close to one another, spring offers the perfect opportunity to walk through the city and get acquainted with its history!

Here are just a few of the most must-see landmarks in Berlin:

Tracking down the cities landmarks is a great activity to do in Berlin in sping — The top of the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin’s most recognisable landmark

Track down the Berlin Wall

Once a barrier dividing East and West Berlin for nearly 30 years, the Berlin Wall is deeply intertwined with the city’s history. Topped with barbed wire and watched over by gunmen it became a symbol of terror in the city. However, on the 9th of November 1989, the Berlin Wall fell as the peaceful revolution began, marking the beginning of a new era.

While much of the wall has since been dismantled there are some areas still standing. Some sections are covered with street art while others are accompanied by information boards telling the wall’s story.

Tracking down the Berlin Wall is another great activity to do in Berlin in Spring, here are some places where you can still find it:

Relax in a park

Despite being a busy city, Berlin offers plenty of opportunities to escape into nature. The city’s parks are full of monuments, sculptures, and street art among the greenery, making them the perfect place to explore on a warm day in Spring.

Here are a few of the best parks in Berlin:

Viktoriapark Waterfall, a relaxing way to spend time in Berlin on Sunday — The waterfall at ViktoriaPark

Find the Cherry blossoms

Another great way to enjoy Berlin in Spring is to look for the Cherry blossoms! Despite being a large, bustling city, there are still plenty of pockets of nature around Berlin where you can see the blossoms.

Here are some of the best places to find the trees and get those all-important photos:

Along the East Side Gallery
Within Tiergarten
The Gardens of the Word
TV Asahi Cherry Blossom Alley
Along Bornholmer Straße
Zeiss Major Planetarium

Here’s my guide on where to see the Berlin Cherry Blossom!

Germany in Spring truly comes alive with the Cherry Blossoms!

Browse for treasure at a fleamarket

Berlin’s urban and trendy vibe make it a great city for fleamarkets. There are plenty to choose from offering just about anything you could be after. From clothes to jewellery, handmade goods to furniture, there are plenty of things to sift through. When taking a walk through Berlin in Spring you’re sure to come across a flea market. Be sure to stop and have a browse—you might just walk away with a unique find or an incredible bargain!

Here are a few great picks for flea markets in Berlin:

Visit Charlottenburg Palace (Schloss Charlottenburg)

As its gardens come back to life, there’s no better time to visit Charlottenburg Palace than in Berlin in spring. Completed in 1699 it’s Berlin’s biggest and most grand palace. Originally the summer palace of Sophie Charlotte, the first Queen Consort of Prussia, it was later named in her honour after her passing.

Inside the palace, you can wander through the grand Golden Gallery ballroom, stately rooms, the Silver Vault and more. Outside in the gardens, you’ll find manicured hedgerows, beautiful flowerbeds, a tea house and even a mausoleum.

Charlottenburg Palace exterior — Charlottenburg Palace

Head to the Zoo!

I absolutely love a zoo and Zoo Berlin did not disappoint! As the weather warms up and the animals begin to spend more time outside, a visit to the zoo is another great activity to do in Berlin in Spring. From Rhinos to Jaguars and Giant Pandas to Seals, you’re sure to spot your favourite animal among the crowd!

An Elephant in Berlin Zoo — An Elephant at the Berlin Zoo

Visit the Gardens of the World

Take a journey around the globe and immerse yourself in nature at the Gardens of the World. Featuring 11 themed gardens, 10 international gardens, water gardens, cable cars and even a bobsled run, this isn’t just your typical botanical exhibition!
There’s so much to see here, visit the tranquil Japanese garden, get lost in the hedge maze and see the landscaping in the English garden. If you’re visiting Berlin in spring, this is undoubtedly one of the best outdoor activities to do!

Ride the Welt-Balloon – World Balloon

The Welt Balloon is hard to miss as you wander through Berlin. Rising 150 metres into the air, it offers visitors a fantastic panorama of the city. Get a different perspective of the city and view all of its major landmarks from the air! It’s one of the largest tethered passenger balloons in the world and certainly makes for a unique way to see the city!

Riding the World Balloon is a great activity to do in Berlin in Spring — The World Balloon

Ride a rollercoaster at the Berlin Spring Festival at Kurt-Schumacher-Damm

If you’re looking for some excitement during your visit to Berlin in Spring then you have to check out the Spring Festival! A carnival of epic proportions, you’ll find over 60 rides from rollercoasters to rapids alongside lots of fairground games and attractions With plenty of tempting food stalls to explore, there’s something for everyone. Best of all, entry is free—you’ll only need to pay for the ride tickets. Even if you’re not a thrillseeker it’s well worth checking out for the atmosphere alone

Sit under the cherry blossoms at the Tree Blossom Festival (Britzer Baumblüte)

Welcome in Spring under the cherry blossoms at the Britzer Baumblüte. This festival offers a full program of great food and drink, live music and a few fairground rides to try out. With its relaxed atmosphere and family friendly vibe it’s the perfect place for a more laid back outing.

Hunt down some street art

Berlin has earned a well-deserved reputation for its street art, attracting renowned artists from across the globe. The city’s walls have been transformed into giant canvases, showcasing a variety of artistic styles and interpretations. We’re not just talking small scale either – entire sides of buildings have even been brought to life with intricate murals. I spent a great sunny afternoon one day hunting down street art, it’s a great way to explore new areas of the city!

Here are some of the hotspots for street art in Berlin:

Street art from Dead Chicken Alley in Berlin — Street art in Dead Chicken Alley

Try something new at the Asparagus Festival (Spargelfest)

Whenever I go to food markets in Germany the asparagus selection always looks incredible, so it’s no surprise there’s an entire festival dedicated to it. Of course, you’re able to buy fresh asparagus as well as a whole variety of asparagus dishes. There’s plenty of other food on offer alongside lots of artisan and craft stalls to browse. It’s a unique experience and an absolute must-visit for market lovers!

Grab an ice cream at an Eiscafe

If you’ve visited Germany during the warmer months, you’ll know they take their Eis (ice cream) very seriously. Eiscafés are dotted all over the country, and they offer far more than your standard scoop. You’ll find all kinds of crazy creations including huge bowls full of elaborate ice cream.

One standout treat is Spaghetti Eis, where creamy ice cream is put through a press to resemble strands of spaghetti, complete with toppings like strawberry sauce and white chocolate shavings to mimic pasta sauce and cheese.

If the weather’s warming up while you’re visiting Berlin in Spring, a visit to an Eiscafe is a must!

Learn about the city on a Walking tour

Berlin is a city steeped in history, with interesting stories waiting to be discovered around every corner. From its darkest days to its most hopeful moments, this city has truly seen it all. Heading out on a walking tour is a great way to learn all the city’s secrets and stories and makes for a great activity to do as the weather warms up in Berlin in spring!

Here are some great picks for walking tours in Berlin:

Walking tours are a great activity to do in Berlin in the spring — The Reichstag, a popular walking tour stop

Take a walk through Spandau City Forest (Spandauer Forst)

With over 1300 hectares of nature, Spandau City Forest is one of the largest green spaces in Berlin. There’s plenty to see here with many wooded areas, moors, bogs, hiking trails and even bathing lakes waiting to be explored. Not only is it a designated EU bird sanctuary, but it also provides habitats for wild boar, deer, and sheep, making it ideal for animal lovers too. If you’re visiting Berlin in spring and the weather is nice this is another great outdoor activity to do!

Step back in time at the Domäne Dahlem Estate and Museum

Once farming land for over 800 years, the Domäne Dahlem has transformed into an incredible open-air museum that blends history with hands-on experiences. Here, you can trace the evolution of farming through time and see blacksmiths, woodworkers and potters at work. This isn’t your typical museum, there are 100s of exhibits and interactive stations spread throughout the estate as well as hands-on workshops and traditional shopping experiences to try. If you’re a history lover this has to be on your list of places to visit during your trip to Berlin in Spring!

Looking for some great free museums in Berlin? Here’s my guide!

Set sail on a boat cruise

The Spree River winds its way through the heart of Berlin, passing by many of the city’s most iconic landmarks. This makes a boat cruise a fantastic and unique way to see the city! There are plenty of different options available from informative history tours to evening dinner cruises, here are just a few choices:

Sail past iconic landmarks on a boat cruise

Discover royalty at the New Palace (Neues Palais)

A short journey out of Berlin to Potsdam will take you to New Palace, an impressive and imposing baroque estate. Built by Frederick the Great, this opulent residence is a testament to royal extravagance, featuring a concert room, ornate banquet halls, a theatre, a marble gallery, and luxurious royal suites. If you’ve been to a German palace or castle before you’ll know how lavish they are, both inside and out. Touring the New Palace is no exception—it truly feels like stepping back in time and experiencing a slice of history in all its splendour!

Summary

There really is so much to do and see if you’re visiting Berlin in Spring. From royal palaces to historic sites, rollercoasters to asparagus festivals, whatever your tastes are there’s something to keep you busy. Whether you’re spending April in Berlin or visiting Berlin in May you’re guaranteed a great time!

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