Berlin pulsates in summer – the best time to experience the city outside. I have put together 11 tips to help you make the most of your August weekend in Berlin. So make a note of these dates and locations, pack your sunscreen and off you go!
Regional weekly market Dicke Linda
- Saturday, August 12, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m
- Kranoldplatz, 12051 Berlin
- Live music from 12 p.m
- Regional products such as fruit, vegetables, meat, cheese, flowers etc.
- Cozy atmosphere to stroll and relax
Indie festival in the Kreuzberg festival hall
- Saturday, August 12, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m
- Am Flutgraben 2, 12435 Berlin
- admission free
- In the beer garden of the ballroom
- Indie, alternative, electro for your ears
- Dance floor and selection of drinks
- Tickets also available online from €10
Long night of astronomy on Tempelhofer Feld
- Saturday, August 12, 2023 from 5 p.m
- Entrance Tempelhofer Damm 101, 12101 Berlin
- Free entry
- Stargazing on the Perseid shooting star night
- Expert explanations from astronomers
- Telescopes for observing celestial bodies
- Open until 1am
Cinema & concert in the Kulturbrauerei
- Saturday, August 12, 2023 from 8 p.m
- Kesselhaus in the Kulturbrauerei, Schönhauser Allee 36, 10435 Berlin
- Free entry
- Documentary “Le Mali 70” about a musician’s trip to Mali
- Subsequent concert by the musicians from the documentary
- Relaxed open air evening
Flea market in front of the Schöneberg town hall
- Sunday, August 13, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m
- Schöneberg Town Hall, 10825 Berlin
- Over 100 stalls with bric-a-brac, clothing, jewelry, etc.
- Comfortable browsing and good coffee
- Free entry
Board game evening at the Chocolate
- Sunday, August 13th, 2023 from 7 p.m
- Chocolates, Ackerstraße 169, 10115 Berlin
- Free entry
- Over 800 board games on site
- Chess tournaments and game rounds
- Snacks and drinks to strengthen you
Clearance sale at Humana in Weißensee
- Friday, August 11th, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m
- Berliner Allee 68, 13088 Berlin
- 50% discount on all items
- Last chance for bargains
- Large selection of clothing and home goods
Bite Club closing party
- Friday, August 11th, 2023 from 5 p.m
- Arena Berlin, Eichenstraße 4, 12435 Berlin
- Over 60 food stalls
- Conclusion of the open air season of the street food market
- Live music and entertainment
- admission free
Artistry festival on Tempelhofer Feld
- Friday, August 11th until Sunday, August 13, 2023
- Entrance Tempelhofer Damm 101, 12101 Berlin
- Artists from all over the world demonstrate acrobatics and circus skills
- Several performances every day
- Lovingly designed festival grounds
- Tickets available online from €22
Musical sightseeing flight over Tegel
- Friday, August 11th & Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 6:15 p.m. & 9 p.m
- Meeting point: Urban Tech Republic bus stop, 13405 Berlin
- Tickets approx. €14 in advance
- Bike tour with headphones over the former Tegel Airport
- Live concerts on the 8 km long route
- Two appointments daily, lasting approx. 75 minutes.
Bonus: literary gas station in Schöneberg
- Sunday, August 13, 2023 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m
- Kunsttankstelle, Schwedter Str. 261, 10119 Berlin
- Entry €8
- Readings with authors
- Part of the summer series “Reformbühne Home & World”
- Literary evening
So don’t hesitate and experience the highlights of the August weekend in Berlin! From relaxation to partying, everything is there. We hope you have fun browsing, marveling and enjoying!
More ideas for your planning
Berlin pulsates in summer and offers countless opportunities for outdoor activities. No matter whether you are looking for culture, action or relaxation – you are guaranteed to find what you are looking for in the capital. Here we have put together the best tips for an active weekend in Berlin.
On the Tempelhof Field you can experience a wide variety of events in the open air. For example, visit the Long Night of Astronomy on Saturday and find out interesting facts about the universe. Or marvel at the breathtaking artistry and acrobatics at the Berlin Circus Festival from Friday to Sunday.
Numerous free open air concerts take place in the city’s parks in August. Lay out a picnic blanket and enjoy in Mauerpark or Gleisdreieck live music in a relaxed atmosphere.
Film fans also get their money’s worth. In the Hasenheide you can watch current films under the starry sky every day. In the Friedrichshain open-air cinema The best music documentaries will also be shown from August 11th to 13th.
If you like it more action-packed, laser tag in the outdoor arena in Friedrichshain is just the thing. You and your friends fight each other with laser weapons – a guarantee for exciting battles.
You can relax wonderfully in Berlin’s many green spaces. Take a trip to the on Sunday Teufelssee natural pool and swim a lap in the cool water. Or spread out your blanket in Treptower Park and enjoy the peace and quiet with a good book.
No outdoor fan will miss out on the water in Berlin. Rent a paddleboard or pedal boat and explore the city from the water. Providers like Paddle Royal or Stern und Kreisschiffahrt make it possible.
Berlin weekend tips – you have to experience this
Berlin offers so many options for great weekend trips that you don’t even know where to start. Here we have put together the best tips for you.
A sundowner at one of the city’s many rooftop bars is a must. Enjoy the view of Berlin with a cool drink. The roof terrace is particularly beautiful Monkey Bar or the wattled crane.
If you’re looking for action, laser tag in one of the many arenas is just the thing. With friends you fight against each other – guaranteed excitement!
In Berlin’s museums and galleries there is a lot to discover even on weekends. Works by Joseph Beuys are currently on display at Hamburger Bahnhof. And in the Boros Collection you can experience art in a former bunker.
For fans of idleness, we recommend a day of lazing around in one of the city’s many thermal baths and spas. At Vabali Berlin there are numerous saunas and steam baths for relaxation.
Of course, a visit to a legendary club such as Berghain, Watergate or KitKat should not be missed. The Berlin club scene is world famous!
Interactive offers for an active weekend in Berlin
If you feel like it interactive events Berlin offers numerous possibilities. Here is a selection of the best activities:
- Exit Games: Crack puzzles and codes together in teams to escape the rooms. Super exciting!
- Go-karting: You can race on indoor go-kart tracks like the Karlshorst trotting track. Pure adrenaline!
- Laser Tag: Hide in labyrinths and shoot each other. Laser tag is great fun!
- Climbing gardens: In parks like the Berlin climbing garden or Primus Park you can climb on courses in the treetops.
- Trampoline halls: Jump off your frustration in trampoline landscapes like the Jump House Berlin.
- Bowling: You can roll the ball perfectly in trendy bowling centers like the Schnick Schnack bowling alley.
- Bouldering halls: Climb in modern bouldering and climbing facilities such as the BertaBlock Hall or Boulderklub Kreuzberg.
- City rallies: Explore Berlin in a playful way using the smartphone rally from Rallies.net.
- E-karts: You can race electrically on indoor kart tracks like the K1 Speed Arena. Fast-paced action!
More outdoor activities for the perfect weekend in Berlin
Berlin offers countless opportunities to actively experience nature. Here are our tips for outdoor fun in the capital:
- Surfing: Surfing on the standing wave in the Wellenwerk hall – even possible without the sea!
- Pedal boating: Experience the city from the water on a pedal boat on the Spree.
- Stand-up paddling: Move the paddleboard across the water while standing upright. Mega trend!
- Kayaking: Explore Berlin’s hidden waterways and canals in kayaks.
- Cycling tours: Enjoy nature by bike on the Wall Trail or along the Spree.
- Hiking: Walk in the Grunewald, the Jungfernheide or in the parks and find peace.
- Outdoor pools: Look for refreshment in the city’s lakes and outdoor pools, for example at Wannsee.
- Jogging: Sporty runs through the Tiergarten, Treptower Park or Volkspark.
- Beach volleyball: Hit balls in the sand at the Olympiastadion lido or at Wannsee.
- Fly a kite: The wide Tempelhofer Feld is ideal for kite flying.
In Berlin you will find the right activity for every taste for an exciting weekend. We hope you have fun exploring!
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