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Waldbühne

4.6 (13,308)$$ · Mid-range

Waldbühne is a large open-air amphitheatre built for the 1936 Olympics and set into a wooded hillside near Berlin's Olympic Stadium, now one of the city's premier outdoor concert venues. It regularly hosts major international acts, from classical pianists to arena rock bands, and its very high must-see and aesthetic scores reflect both its striking setting and its draw as a bucket-list summer concert destination. Reviewers rave about the atmosphere, though bench-style seating and limited shelter mean comfort depends on the weather and how early you claim a spot. It rewards concertgoers willing to trade some creature comforts for a memorable open-air night.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Built for the 1936 Berlin Olympics as an amphitheatre set into a wooded hillside near the Olympic Stadium
  • 2It hosts acts ranging from classical pianists like Lang Lang to arena rock bands such as Iron Maiden
  • 3Outside food and drink are allowed inside, unlike most major concert venues

💡 Good to know

  • 1Bring a cushion or blanket, as seating is basic benches
  • 2check the weather and dress accordingly since it's outdoors
  • 3arrive early for better seats and to soak in the atmosphere before the show

⏱️ Typical visit

3h

🕰️ Best time

early evening or evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Moderate walking

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Address

Glockenturmstraße 1, 14053 Berlin-Bezirk Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Germany · Bezirk Charlottenburg-WilmersdorfGoogleApple
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Best season

Summer
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Booking

Booking required

What people say

"We were here for a lang lang concert,where he didn’t disappoint,but there are a few things that weren’t so great for example: There is very little sitting place (it is very tight) and it took a long time to exit. P.S do not use the bag storage rooms since they charge extra 5€ and at the end there is a huge line,so make sure you bring the right size of bags with you.Also they tend to trick you and tell you your bag is to small so…"

Jean