Berlin is about to go summer crazy. No matter if you’re a foreigner living in Berlin or just a temporary guest – it’s inevitable that everyone back home will hound you for suggestions of a good Berlin summer tour.
With such an incredible array of unique spots at a variety of strand bars, sport spots, open-air theaters and endless under-the-sky clubs every week, it’s always difficult to pick the right spots to rule them all.
And that’s simply because every Berlin summer day is usually guaranteed great events, vibrant mood and stylishly debauched parties.
Berliners’ faces you might not see out so much in the winter are everywhere in the summer; the typical Berlin hibernation is over and it’s time to let it go. Go outside! Go for a round of Boule, visit the wonderful lake sides outside the city, take your BBQ right by the Spree, put the Burgers on the grill, chill and be prepared for a good smoke.
Schlachtensee Lake
Lake break
Even a man-biting catfish can't keep the sun-starved away from Schlachtensee, one of Berlin's most beautiful lakes resting on t...
Tentstation
Camping in the heart of Berlin
Situated on the premises of a closed-down outdoor bath in Berlin Mitte-Tiergarten district. The old pools and high-diving towers create a tip top atmosphere. Playing beach volleyball in the pool, relaxing while watching movies projected to a screen or lightening the grill fire with a look at the television tower in the evening are only a few possibilities of the large variety of activities for guests from all over the world.
Strandbad Mueggelsee
Nostalgic Lakeside Atmosphere
The twin lakes of Schlachtensee and the smaller Krumme Lanke, both within Grunewald, with their wide perimeter paths form superb open air active bases, and are very popular with joggers, chillers, walkers and drifters. The sandy beaches are attractive in summer to sun bathers and soft soil dancers.
Müggelsee is the biggest lake in Berlin and lies at the end of a big recreation area, that ranges from Treptower Park over Plänterwald till the Müggelberge. The area is perfect for BBQ sessions, bicycle rides or beaching.
Race Course Hoppegarten
Bet and win
Wether you are into betting or you just love the atmosphere in Hoppegarten – either way, it’s absolutely worth it to make the 30 minutes ride out of the city’s heat. And try to make your way back via Müggelsee. Always good for a late evening FKK swim.
Hexenkessel Atrium Theatre
Shakespeare & Molière under the Sky
You either just grab a beer at the Strandbar Mitte or you do somethin’ for your cultural education. If you are more a geek kind of person, get yourself a ticket for the very entertaining and passionate theatralic performances of the Hexenkessel Hoftheater. Molière and Shakespeare under the sky – what more could you want.
Kiki Blofeld
Where boats used to bunk up
Just a swim across from Bar25 – Kiki Blofeld. Always good for a round of pool billiard under the trees. Check out the shrimps, burgers and spare ribs right off the grill. And don’t forget to swim back to B25.
Clärchens Ballhaus
Getting shown up by old timers
Who needs more than a Pizza with a glass of red wine, the sympathic street noise from Auguststrasse and Tango music coming from inside the Ballhaus.
Badeschiff
The Deep Blue
Take an early morning swim at Badeschiff – before the big crowd shows up. Have an eye also on the evening events down there – good potential for clubby sessions with high-quality line-ups. And Club der Visionäre, Arena and Hoppetosse are just around the corner.
Loftcube
Mobile Living
Have a picknick at the private lake of the historic villa ‘Haus am Waldsee’. Werner Aisslinger’s loftcube has landed in the garden as an art Cube. Take the chance to check it out and keep your ears open for the rare summer concert by the lake.
Weekend
Up, Up and Away!
After Week12end and the 15th floor, the Weekend guys were literally ready for the next level. Last June they opened the roof terrace which offers some breathtaking views over Berlin at night and day. While you’re at Week12end or 15th Floor make the trip – all the way to the top. No matter if you wanna enjoy the city’s night views or the wonderful blue hour.
About
Typical weather in Berlin is a mixture of Western Europe’s moderate maritime climate, and the rather tougher continental climate, typical of Eastern Europe, being very similar to the Netherlands’, but a bit further away from the sea. In summer, when days are long, temperatures tend to stabilize, and the city enjoys spectacular sunshine and warm temperatures, reaching daytime temperatures that exceed 30ºC, particularly in July and August.
Think of Berlin like a city with two faces: in the winter, it’s cold, grey and grim. People rather stay inside, everyone’s edgy and the dance floors feels like a warm bosom away from the intense grey and biting cold outside. The summer, however, is a totally different story. People absorb every single ray of light.
Berliners become very active, no ride is too long if it takes you to secret beaches and spots.
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