Spring is waking up in Berlin and with it come markets and festivals, Easter fun, art and music. Soak up the first rays of sunshine in the capital and explore interesting places outside the city centre or marvel at the works of talented female artists on Teufelsberg to celebrate International Women's Day. And if the weather doesn't play along yet, don't worry: March brings exciting new exhibitions and Greek cinema highlights.
Tip 1: Easter markets and festivals in Berlin
Spring officially begins on 20 March and nature slowly awakens from its winter slumber. With colourful Easter eggs, you can ring in the time of blossoms and flowers on 31 March with Easter Sunday. Themed markets and festivals take place in Berlin:
- Easter Knights' Festival in the Spandau Citadel , 30 March to 1 April
- Easter in the Gardens of the World Marzahn, 31 March to 1 April
- Easter in the Düppel Museum Village, 31 March
- The classical music highlight at Easter, 18 March to 1 April
More about easter in Berlin
Tip 2: Visit the "Späth'schen Baumschulen" at the start of the season
In March, the Späth'schen nurseries come to life and invite you to the spring market, Easter festival and herb days. Here you can buy new plants for your balcony or garden or simply enjoy the green magnificence. Learn all about herbs or attend workshops on Easter egg painting in the Sorbian tradition.
- Herb days in the "Späth'schen Baumschulen", 22 to 24 March
- Start of the 2024 season with early bloomers, egg days and beer garden opening, 23 to 30 March
Tip 3: Discover Berlin's districts with "Ab ins B!"
With "Ab ins B!", activities are starting in ten Berlin districts that will encourage you to leave the beaten track. Discover what Berlin has to offer outside the city centre. The detailed programme will be published at the end of February. Take a look and be inspired to go on excursions to match the awakening spring.
When: 30 March to 14 April
Where: Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Lichtenberg, Neukölln, Treptow-Köpenick, Steglitz-Zehlendorf, Pankow, Marzahn-Hellersdorf, Tempelhof-Schöneberg, Reinickendorf and Spandau
Tip 4: Hold your breath at the World Aquatics Diving World Cup
An athlete climbs the diving platform, gets into position and builds up body tension. Everyone present holds their breath in the seemingly endless seconds until the diver takes off light-footedly and spins through the air several times. In March, you can experience such special moments live at the World Aquatics Diving World Cup.
When: 21 to 24 March
Where: Swimming and diving centre at Europa-Sportpark, Paul-Heyse-Straße 26, Pankow
World Aquatics Diving World Cup
Tip 5: Visit the first Power of Female Art Festival at Teufelsberg
Eighth March is International Women's Day, which is even a public holiday in Berlin. To mark the occasion, the first Power of Female Art Festival is starting at Teufelsberg, where you can view works by 30 female artists. There will also be a stage programme, live music and you can look over the shoulders of female street artists as they create their works.
When: 8 to 10 March
Where: Teufelsberg, Teufelsseechaussee 10, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf
Tip 6: Melt away at the Berlin Chocolate Festival
"I don't like chocolate at all." - You rarely or never hear that. Cocoa-based delicacies unite people from all cultures, young and old alike. The chocolate horizon is wide and you are invited to explore it at the first Berlin Chocolate Festival. You will discover that cocoa is not only used in sweet dishes, but also in savoury ones. Discover chocolate-themed street food stalls and sample the offerings of selected producers and manufacturers.
When: 16 to 17 March
Where: Arena Market Berlin, Eichenstrasse 4A, Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Tip 7: Enjoy Greek cinema highlights
In March, film enthusiasts can get over the post-Berlinale depression and visit the Greek Film Festival. Between 35 and 40 current Greek feature films, documentaries and short films will be screened. The accompanying programme of discussion panels and networking events with filmmakers and producers will bring you very close to the world of Greek cinema.
When: 20 March to 24 March
Where: Babylon, Rosa-Luxemburg-Straße 30, Mitte
Tip 8: Listen to the special sounds of the MaerzMusik festival
At this festival for new music, you can gain new perspectives on contemporary compositions. With a special focus on mediation and exchange, MaerzMusik creates a forum for dialogue. In the QuerKlang and QuerKlang+ formats, pupils can try their hand at composing contemporary pieces. The rest of the festival programme includes concerts, performances, installations, music theatre, film screenings and discourse formats.
When: 15 to 24 March
Where: Haus der Berliner Festspiele
Tip 9: Use Archive Day to take a look behind the scenes
The world's archives are full of photos, letters, documents and much more that sheds light on the history of the past and present. These treasures are often only seen by researchers and archivists who have to find their way through the mass of material. To mark the nationwide Day of Archives, some Berlin archives are opening their doors and giving children and adults a look behind the scenes. Among other things, exciting insights into the GDR opposition, historical maps and posters as well as diaries and letters from the 20th century await.
When: 2 to 3 March
Where: Participating Berlin archives
Tip 10: Getting to the bottom of looted art at the Humboldt Forum
The topics of looted art and restitution have become increasingly important in recent years. A new exhibition at the Humboldt Forum uses ten case studies from across the centuries to examine the complex connections and background to looted art. Particularly exciting: virtual reality is used in the exhibition so that you can immerse yourself even better in the stories.
When: from 21 March
Where: Humboldt Forum, Mitte
Tip 11: See new works by Joseph Beuys at the Hamburger Bahnhof
In March, the Hamburger Bahnhof presents its new permanent exhibition with works by the legendary artist Joseph Beuys. It includes exclusive donations that were transferred to the museum from Erich Marx's private collection in 2020. The exhibition opens up new perspectives and provides a good overview of Joseph Beuys' oeuvre.
When: from 22 March
Where: Hamburger Bahnhof, Invalidenstraße 50/51, Mitte
