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As soon as the temperatures rise to over 20 degrees, the Berliners are already plunging into real adventures – and many of them have to do with jumping into the cool water. No wonder, because with the enormous number of lakes and waterways in and around our beloved city, the way to refreshment is never particularly long. But how about a little exercise? We regularly see one or the other canoe bobbing on the Landwehr Canal. Where do they all come from? The answer is simple – along with many other activities that you can experience on our waters, we reveal them to you in this list!

Sail across the Spree on a raft from Floß & los and have a barbecue

Berlin’s waterways can also be explored comfortably on rafts. Floß & los also offers professionally built and equipped rafts for larger households and families. If you feel like it, you can get a camping toilet, blankets, disposable crockery and grill for a little extra money and drift towards the sunset while grilling or spend the night on the floating base. Events such as the floating reading stage are also normally on offer.

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Work off power with wakeboarding and water skiing

If you like to strap on your snowboard or skis under your feet in winter and have not yet been on a wakeboard, you should head to Großbeeren as quickly as possible and do a few laps. It’s a lot of fun, really exhausting and everyone from beginners to advanced will get their money’s worth here. You can either take courses or drive freely over kickers, boxes and slides. Depending on the current Corona guidelines, you can usually rent a grill station on site and let the evening fade away comfortably.

Rent a canoe and enjoy the sun on the island of youth

The Insel der Jugend can be reached via a bridge from Treptower Park. Here you can rent paddle boats in summer or relax in the restaurant on the island. The association kulturALARM e.V. also organizes regular cultural events in the bridge house and on the surrounding area.

Kayak tour through Kreuzkölln

The outdoor season on the Kreuzberg bank of the Landwehr Canal is a highlight every year. On warm evenings, there is nothing better than sitting here by the water, drinking a beer, feeding the swans and listening to the guitar play from the other bank. If that’s not enough for you, you can jump into the kayak and paddle down the canal on a 2-hour tour into the sunset. The starting point for the little trip is the urban harbor.

Take the dinghy over the Landwehr Canal

Why should you only explore Berlin in the countryside when Berlin even has more bridges than Venice (yes, Hamburg has even more, we know) and of course correspondingly many waterways on which we can always (re) explore the city. We have a slightly cheaper alternative up our sleeve for those who do not have the necessary change to rent a boat: take a rubber dinghy over the Landwehr Canal. He has a lot of possibilities to slide into the water with the rubber dinghy. Just grab your loved ones, snacks and drinks, maybe a book or music – and off you go!

Sweat and swim: hop straight from the sauna raft into the Havel

There is a new highlight on the Havel that has captured our cold, wintry hearts: the sauna raft. The raft is made entirely of wood and is even heated with a wood stove, which positively affects the aroma and pleasant heat when using the sauna. The sauna itself has space for four people, and eight people are allowed on the entire raft. As if such a sauna raft wasn’t ingenious enough, you can look out over two windows from the sauna while the raft is either chugging in front of you with a helmsman or anchored.

Water skiing and wakeboarding in Velten

In fact, you don’t have to travel to tropical sandy beaches to go water skiing or wakeboarding again. That is also possible in Wet’n’Wild in Velten in the north of Berlin. Beginners simply take a course.

Pedal boating on the Plötzensee

Called “Plautzensee” in our vernacular, you can stretch out into the sun on a pedal boat on the lake, which is located directly opposite the Rehberge Park, and watch the goings-on in the lido, when it hopefully reopens soon. The day can be ended with a beer at the pedal boat rental and a beautiful sunset.

Stand-up paddling on the Wannsee

Stand-up paddling is perfect for everyone who doesn’t just want to lie around lazily on the beach in summer, but prefer to do sports. At Stand Up Wannsee you can not only paddle in the classic standing position on the paddleboards, but – depending on the offer – also take part in yoga and fitness courses with the board. If you want to cool off directly in the lake after the cobra, the warrior and the cat, the stand-up paddling yoga course is the right choice.

Rent a wooden raft and sail across Lake Templin

Have you always wanted to feel like Huckleberry Finn and not only cruise on a wooden raft, but also – very close to nature – sleep on it? You can do that in Potsdam, for example, on the beautiful Templiner See and the adjacent lake landscape. The boat rental company Huckleberrys Tour offers rafts for day trips and for trips of up to seven nights. A dry toilet, kerosene lamps, gas cooker, cooking and eating utensils for four people, camping heating and LED driving lights can also be booked for this.

Canoeing in the Spreewald

The Spreewald feels a bit like the German floodplain forest on the most beautiful days. So canoeing is pretty idyllic here; Deceleration par excellence. Borrow a boat at one of the numerous rental stations and sail in front of you all day. Simply fantastic!

Time again for something to turn: The 2020 European Football Championship will be played with a year delay. The beer gardens are open again just in time for the tournament and some have armed themselves with large screens and canvases to make the soccer fans among you happy. Reason enough for us to cheer.

The fan mile at the Brandenburg Gate will not exist, but these 11 locations offer both a seat for you and your friends as well as an uninterrupted supply of beer (also interesting for football grouches). Sounds almost like a summer fairy tale, doesn’t it?

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11 Friends of the EM quarters in the Astra

The best football magazine in the world is opening its quarters again in the beer garden of the Astra Kulturhaus. There are not only fixed seats here, but also a grandstand from which you have a great view of the screen. You can watch all games here for free. Admission is one hour before the start of the first game of the day. Please pay attention to the hygiene concept and have fun!

Good vibes and craft beer in the BRLO Brwhouse

In summer you can have a toast in the nice beer garden at Gleisdreieckpark or relax in one of the sun loungers in the sand. In terms of atmosphere and presentation, the BRLO Brwhouse could also be located anywhere in Brooklyn, Copenhagen or London. The perfect place for a soccer party with friends!

Bavarian cuisine in the Prater

In the Prater , a year-round restaurant and in summer also a large beer garden, Berlin cuisine is served, along with Bavarian classics such as white sausages, schnitzel, delicious asparagus and a fat, fat goose at Christmas time. At the top of the “should-you-have-to-eat” list is also the mustard celebration with squashed potatoes – this is a culinary journey back in time. A lot of wood and indirect light create a warm atmosphere in the dining room. Despite the simplicity and spaciousness of the room, it does not seem cold. On warm summer evenings, when you sit outside in the beer garden or on the terrace, the fairy lights and lanterns bathe the courtyard in a pleasant light.

Beer garden feeling right on the water in the freedom fifteen

The freedom fifteen is for many the most beautiful place Köpenicks. The area is located directly on the shore and looks gorgeous, especially in the evening hours. In the lovingly tended garden you can put your feet up in peace in a deck chair, drink your beer and enjoy the atmosphere. There is also BBQ – so what are you waiting for?

Drinking beer under chestnuts at Zollpackhof on the Spree

On the edge of the government district, the Zollpackhof is a pearl in the green and on the water. In summer, the large beer garden under tall chestnut trees and the proximity to the Spree beckon. The kitchen is a mix of German and Austrian dishes with a Mediterranean touch. The oven-fresh land duck, the Bavarian-inspired roast pork or the pikeperch fillet are just a few tasty items on the menu. The highlight in winter is then inside the restaurant: a 360-degree round fireplace including a cat on the bench. It couldn’t be more comfortable.

Linger in the beer garden of the Eschenbräu brewery

Martin Eschenbrenner brews his own beer in Wedding. The brewery is right next to the beautiful, rustic beer cellar. Visitors can find out more about the process and ingredients at any time. There are the standard types such as Pils, dark and wheat beer, but also more unusual beers such as the Dark Bock or the Weddinator. Own fruit and fine brandies as well as apple juice are also on the drinks menu and in summer a large beer garden invites you to linger for a while. On top of that, whiskey is also produced here, making the Eschenbräu the perfect place for one of the freshest men’s table settings. And you should definitely try the tarte flambée!

Relax, drink and eat ice cream in the ZENNER’s beer and vineyards

Since the beginning of the year it has been clear that the old house in Treptower Park will shine in new splendor, without Burger King , but in the form of a wonderful cultural site: The ZENNER will be a wine and beer garden and an event location for Berlin’s cultural and cultural centers on over 8,000 square meters Gastronomy scene in one. It will take a while until the entire area is ready, but the Zenner ice cream parlor recently opened with ice cream from Rosa Canina and coffee from Andraschko . But the best is yet to come: Since the end of May you can also hang out in the wine and beer garden! Finally a decent place to eat ice cream and drink wine in Treptower Park.

Public viewing in the Jungfernheide forest high ropes course

You should be able to stand and be firm at height for a visit to the climbing garden in Jungfernheide. The garden is so big that you can shimmy through trees for half a day. When you have climbed enough, you can sit down here under the canopy of the water tower for a cozy public viewing. Of course, the beer garden also caters for physical well-being. All preliminary round games at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., all Germany games and finals will be shown here – if the mood is right, further broadcasts will be announced on the website.

Public viewing with a large LED screen in the Soda Club Berlin

In the Soda Beach Garden, in the middle of the Kulturbrauerei in Prenzlauer Berg, we will hopefully soon celebrate European championship victories. The Soda Club Berlin has the perfect open-air spot here to follow all the games on an XXL screen. Entry to the German games costs 5 euros, and those who want to watch other games pay 3 euros. Drinks and tasty bites are provided.

Drink a beer in the Café am Neuen See

The Café am Neuen See may no longer be an insider tip – but it is still a good one. Take a tour of the zoo and then sit down in the beer garden. In the evening you can make yourself comfortable here between trees and fairy lights.

Delicious drinks, German cuisine and dance evenings in the Clärchens Ballhaus

The Clärchens is a real institution in Berlin for all – regardless of age. In July 2020, Clärchens Ballhaus reopened with a new owner and new chef. There are currently no dance evenings where swing, tango and salsa are danced, but you can eat really delicious here in the large hall below as well as in the front garden and backyard. The menu includes German classics such as black pudding, Königsberger Klopse and Maultaschen, as a drink we recommend the ” Berlin Mule” with grain from the Berlin arsonists , Mampe and Thomas Henry Spicy Ginger . Very cool!

How happy we are that the city is finally waking up after a seemingly endless lockdown, we have guaranteed 386 times to tell you. This is because we are currently realizing every day how valuable and not self-evident the little things are in life. A visit to the outdoor pool and favorite pizzeria, for example, watching films in the open-air cinema or absorbing art in the museum, sitting with friends in the beer garden or going to the theater in the evening. We love life and we love Berlin: That’s why we’re introducing you to our ultimate 21 favorite places in Berlin that you can now visit again. See you!

Chill out and do sports in the park at Gleisdreieck

A must in every season, preferably with the sun! The park is a gigantic recreational facility with seven play, fitness and sports areas. Heaps of meadow, sand, concrete and rubber floors are to be explored. There is a skate area with a BMX bowl to join in or be amazed at, street ball baskets, a soccer cage, trampolines, water games, lots of drivable paths and even a natural play garden to climb trees. The best? Nowhere is it too crowded, because all of this is spread over an incredible 31.5 hectares, divided into three parts of the park.

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Selected wines in a relaxed atmosphere in the three bottle bar

The three bottle bar, only a few meters away from Böhmischer Platz, not only offers you relaxed light and even more relaxed people, but also a very exquisite menu. The wine selection is excellent, you can also buy all the varieties offered in bottle size and take them with you. In winter, mulled wine is also on the menu, with homemade dumplings to go. In summer you can sit here relaxed until late in the evening, sip aromatic coffee or treat yourself to a delicious scoop of ice cream at Eisderix just around the corner.

Live music, living room and beer garden: Festsaal Kreuzberg

The Festsaal Kreuzberg was one of Berlin’s cultural institutions for many years and was known for parties and shows by great musicians. In 2013 the building of the old ballroom burned down, leaving a painful gap – in 2017 the club finally found a new home. Between Schlesi and Treptower Park, on the grounds of the arena, pop and rock concerts as well as other exciting events take place again on a regular basis. Oh, and there is also a relaxed beer garden here.

Kreuzberg open-air cinema in the back courtyard of the Kunsthaus Bethanien

Anyone who knows the Kunstquartier Bethanien should know that the way there is worthwhile because of the great location alone. In addition, the selection of films at the Kreuzberg open-air cinema impresses with its cosmopolitanism, as all films are shown in the original language and with subtitles. After such a long period of abstinence from the cinema, we are really looking forward to the first good movie in the open air. What movies are running now again every day and what rules you need to consider for the summer 2021, you read here . Enjoy!

Splash around in the Humboldthain summer pool

The Humboldthain is a whimsical, but at the same time typical Berlin people’s park. Here you can stroll in the rose garden or drink a beer with your friends on the two observation flag towers, which always look pretty rocked. And then there is the outdoor pool, which is a great location in summer to cool off from the Berlin heat. You can currently book tickets for different time slots. Better be quick, because the slots are at least as popular as the outdoor fries.

Breakfast shop and bar in one: Allan’s Breakfast Club

The small menu at Allan’s Breakfast Club , which also functions as a breakfast, brunch, lunch and afternoon snack menu, includes French Tost, Eggs Benedict (with a very special Hollandaise sauce, which we will not reveal more about) and sourdough with portobello mushrooms. Always possible: the super delicious mimosas. In the evenings, the café (usually) turns into a wine bar with an open wine rack. Similar to the winery at Weinbergspark, you can help yourself and sip up your drink.

Eat gelato with a spatula at Cuore di Vetro

The Cuore di Vetro has been supplying ice cream lovers in Mitte with fantastic gelato for seven years . Our old office was only a few minutes’ walk away from the ice cream parlor and back then we regularly went to Max-Beer-Straße 33 for an ice cream scoop. Last year the second branch of Cuore di Vetro opened  in Friedrichshain. By the way, the name translates as “Heart of Glass”, an allusion to the glass ice cream workshop.

End of work on the banks of the Spree at the Holzmarkt25

The Holzmarkt is one of the most beautiful adult playgrounds in Berlin and you can get lost here when it gets dark. But it doesn’t matter if you look a little longer at the Spree while having a drink after work. Apart from that, the Holzmarkt has both cultural and culinary offers and is therefore the perfect all-rounder.

Enjoy natural wines in the JAJA wine bar

Natural wines are the latest trend and the flagship of the JAJA bar . From cultivation to production, the wine is left entirely to nature, i.e. no pesticides or other additives are used. The Franco-German wine bar in Neukölln builds on this very special, authentic taste and has more than 50 different wines in its range. And delicious food, perfectly matched to the grape juice. Santé!

See great work by contemporary photographers at C / O Berlin

An absolute must for every photography lover is the C / O Berlin in the Amerikahaus am Zoo. Changing contemporary world-class photographers – from Sebastião Salgado to Anton Corbijn – come here to help. New talents with their exciting projects are always presented. If you can’t manage the extensive exhibitions on two floors in one go, you can relax in the café of the house with its large window front or browse through photo books in the packed museum shop. The very interesting exhibition “SEND ME AN IMAGE: From Postcards to Social Media” is currently running. There!

Live music, open grill and bar combined in Rummels Bay

The atmosphere in Rummels Bay on Paul-und-Paula-Ufer on Rummelsburger See is somewhere between pirate bar and urban jungle and is one of the most beautiful places to relax in summer. On the program are delicious pizza from Ragazzi, draft beer and fine drinks from the bar, we like.

Sip cheap drinks and get to know people at Larks and Owls

A mix of Kreuzberg living room atmosphere and wonderful fresh flowers make the charm of the lark and owl . If you like charming second-hand furniture, good and cheap drinks, nice service and smoking, you’ve come to the right place. However, space is limited, so you should show up early on weekends to get a cozy place.