Get your bathing suit ready and set off for Berlin!
 
The German capital is a paradise for water lovers: With around seven per cent of the city covered by water, Berlin has plenty of lakes, swimming pools and lidos that invite you to take a dip on hot summer days. Whether it's sporty with a SUP or a kayak, leisurely on the promenade, in the countryside or in the middle of the city. There's a beautiful spot by the water for everyone.
 
Take a look at our tips for things to do by the water and discover what festivals and events the summer in Berlin has in store for you.

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There's a lot going on in Berlin in August: The Long Night of Museums is taking place. The Kolonnadenbar reopens and with several events the concert halls offer a top-class programme. Summer festivals invite you to experience open-air culture and to enjoy the warm summer evenings late into the night. 

After a visit to a museum or while sightseeing, in summer you can sit outside and enjoy delicious coffee, cake and much more in Berlin's beautiful cafés. We've picked out a few particularly sunny cafés for you: Take a look at our recommendations for cafés to sit outside and soak up the sun.

Let Spandau surprise you with an UNESCO World Heritage site before enjoying coffee with Bismark's mother!
Well-connected to the city, Spandau, the westernmost of Berlin's districts, offers top-notch destinations for your Berlin day trips. Seamlessly switch between pure nature and picturesque streets as you explore historical sites splashed around this lesser-known Berlin suburb.

You are planning your first trip to Berlin and don’t want to miss out on any of the highlights in this exciting city? Our 72-hour tour will take you to the most famous landmarks in Berlin and to its most beautiful places. Be guided through a sightseeing tour of Mitte, go shopping on Kurfürstendamm and in City West, and experience neighbourhood life in the districts of Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain.

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