Discover Berlin’s 200 best Summer spots for your trip

Strandbad Wannsee - Berliner Bäder

★ 4.1 · 4,771 reviews

Discover Strandbad Wannsee, Berlin's historic lakeside lido on the Wannsee. Stretch out on the wide sandy beach, take a dip in the lake, and use the changing cabins for a classic city-beach day.

Olympiastadion Berlin

★ 4.6 · 44,789 reviews

Step inside Olympiastadion Berlin, where 1936's limestone colonnades still stand largely intact. Watch a football match or concert unfold in a space visitors describe as both massive and intimate.

Mellowpark

★ 4.6 · 1,127 reviews

Discover Mellowpark, a free skate and BMX spot tucked along Berlin's riverside with a laid-back, semi-underground vibe. Ride the ramps alongside a loyal local crew, or bring the kids to try skateboarding for the first time in this chill, under-the-radar hangout.

High Swing Berlin

★ 4.8 · 2,133 reviews

Get your heart racing at High Swing Berlin, a giant swing towering over Alexanderplatz. Soar high above the square for sweeping city-center views and a quick, shareable adrenaline rush in about 45 minutes.

Am Schlachtensee

Discover Am Schlachtensee, a forest-fringed lake favored by Berlin locals. Walk or run the shoreline loop, then cool off with a summer swim in its clear water, away from the busier central lakes.

Peacock island

★ 4.6 · 546 reviews

Discover Peacock Island, a car-free retreat on the Havel reachable only by ferry. Wander landscaped 18th-century gardens and a mock-ruin palace while peacocks roam freely around you.

BeachMitte

★ 4.5 · 3,242 reviews

Discover BeachMitte, a sand-covered volleyball and padel complex right in the heart of Berlin. Play a casual game on the courts or simply grab a drink and soak up the open-air, local vibe.

Waldbühne

★ 4.6 · 13,308 reviews

Catch a concert at Waldbühne, Berlin's leafy 1930s amphitheatre tucked into the woods by the Olympic Stadium. Settle onto the bench seating under the open sky and soak up major acts, from classical pianists to rock bands, in a setting built for summer nights.

Berlin-Grünau Regatta Course

★ 4.4 · 606 reviews

Explore Berlin-Grünau Regatta Course, one of Germany's oldest active race courses since 1868. Take a free, scenic waterside walk beside the track, spotting rowers and sailors training or racing along the historic course.

Laughing Spree Comedy Show on a Boat

★ 4.9 · 802 reviews

Get ready for a night of laughs on the water with Laughing Spree. Enjoy an English-language stand-up show performed live as your boat cruises the Spree, blending comedy with passing riverside views of Berlin.

Grunewald Tower

★ 4.4 · 3,349 reviews

Discover the Grunewald Tower, a red-brick landmark hidden deep in Berlin's forest. Walk the wooded path beside the Havel, then climb up for wide views over its lakes and shoreline.

Teufelssee

★ 4.5 · 2,018 reviews

Discover Teufelssee, a quiet forest lake tucked into Grunewald. Swim or sunbathe in its clean, clear water alongside a relaxed mixed crowd, including the southern shore's long-standing nudist bathing tradition.

Müggelsee

★ 4.6 · 1,137 reviews

Head to Müggelsee, Berlin's largest lake, tucked away on the city's eastern edge. Spend the day on its sandy beach, swim in the clean water, and relax at a lakeside café with a resort-like vibe.

Tempelhofer Feld

★ 4.6 · 29,582 reviews

Explore Tempelhofer Feld, Berlin's former airport turned open-air playground. Bike or skate down old runways, kite-surf across the grass, or picnic on taxiways spread over one of the world's largest urban green spaces.

Tempelhof

Explore Tempelhof, a Berlin neighborhood built around the world's most unusual former airport. Walk or cycle the old runways at Tempelhofer Feld, where kite-surfers, gardeners, and picnickers now fill the space history once reserved for aircraft.

Berlin State Opera

★ 4.7 · 5,221 reviews

Step into the Berlin State Opera on the grand Unter den Linden. Settle into a seat with reliably excellent sightlines and acoustics, following the performance via translation screens for a genuinely top-tier evening.

Tempelhof Airport

★ 4.5 · 6,288 reviews

Explore Tempelhof Airport, where Nazi-era grandeur meets Cold War history on Berlin's old runways. Cycle or picnic across the open park, or book a guided tour through the imposing terminal to learn about the Berlin Airlift.

Köpenick Palace

★ 4.6 · 2,573 reviews

Discover Köpenick Palace, a Baroque retreat tucked on its own island where the Spree and Dahme rivers meet. Wander the free gardens and hidden café, then explore centuries of decorative arts and period rooms without the crowds of Berlin's bigger palaces.

Brandenburg Gate

★ 4.7 · 188,720 reviews

Discover the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin's defining neoclassical landmark. Stand before the bronze Quadriga atop the columns, take in the open plaza of Pariser Platz, and walk where reunification crowds once celebrated in 1989.

Mitte

Explore Mitte, the compact historic core where Berlin's biggest landmarks sit within walking distance of each other. Walk from the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag down Unter den Linden to Museum Island, passing Checkpoint Charlie, the Holocaust Memorial, and the TV Tower along the way.

Mauerpark

★ 4.5 · 24,893 reviews

Discover Mauerpark, where a grim stretch of the Berlin Wall's death strip has become one of the city's liveliest weekend hangouts. Browse vintage finds and street food at the Sunday flea market, then join the crowd cheering on open-air karaoke at the amphitheater.

Ticket for World Balloon with Perfect View

★ 3.5 · 822 reviews

Rise above Berlin in the World Balloon's tethered gondola for a quick, distinctive lift over Mitte. Take in sweeping rooftop views of the city center during your roughly 45-minute ascent, weather permitting.

Deutsche Oper Berlin

★ 4.6 · 5,641 reviews

Step into Deutsche Oper Berlin, where 1960s retro architecture stands apart from the city's more ornate houses. Settle into your seat for a full-length production like Madame Butterfly, complete with subtitles and acoustics reviewers consistently praise.

Philharmonie Berlin

★ 4.8 · 12,431 reviews

Step inside Hans Scharoun's tent-roofed Philharmonie, home to the world-renowned Berlin Philharmonic. Catch a free midweek lunchtime concert in the foyer, or arrive early for an evening performance in one of the world's finest acoustic spaces.

Komische Oper Berlin @Schillertheater

★ 4.7 · 1,498 reviews

Discover Komische Oper Berlin's daring take on opera at its temporary art deco home, the Schillertheater. Settle into a grand, elegant setting with great sightlines and enjoy bold, unconventional stagings like Akhnaten.

Friedrichstadt-Palast

★ 4.7 · 24,702 reviews

Step into Friedrichstadt-Palast, Europe's largest revue theatre in the heart of Mitte. Take in elaborate choreography, dazzling costumes, and large-scale stagecraft inside a strikingly modern building built for maximum visual impact.

Berlin TV Tower

★ 4.4 · 52,937 reviews

Ride up Berlin's tallest structure, the 368-meter Fernsehturm at Alexanderplatz. Take in 360-degree views from the observation deck 200 meters high, or linger over a meal in the rotating restaurant as it slowly turns above the city.

Reichstag Building

★ 4.7 · 10,587 reviews

Step inside the Reichstag Building, where 19th-century history meets modern architecture. Walk the spiral ramp through Norman Foster's glass dome, peering down into the debating chamber while taking in sweeping views over central Berlin.

Prater Beer Garden

★ 4.3 · 6,520 reviews

Discover Prater Garten, Berlin's oldest beer garden since 1837, tucked away in Prenzlauer Berg. Order at the counter, claim a long table under the trees, and sample the rotating beer selection on a warm afternoon.

Sphere Tim Raue

★ 4.3 · 9,697 reviews

Dine high above Berlin at Sphere Tim Raue, the revolving restaurant inside the TV Tower. Book a sunset table and watch the entire city slowly turn past your window while smooth table service keeps the meal on pace.