Rainy days in Berlin – What to do?

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As Berliners love to remind us that the weather in Berlin can be quite temperamental (even during summer). And I have to admit, they are not completely wrong. However, just because the weather might be crappy it does not mean you have to stay put. What to do in Berlin when it rains? I came up with a  shortlist of activities plus my personal recommendations for the best places to have fun while the weather figures itself out.

Tip: Do not. I repeat. Do not get into the weather-complaining mode. It can be a very unrewarding path. And not very attractive…Instead, focus on the fun possibilities. What to do in Berlin on rainy days does just that! Here are quite a few weather-proof ideas!

Our tips focus on places with easy and convenient public transportation access so you don’t have to get wet while trying to get to FUN! Check specific links for schedules and current shows.

Cinemas

• CineStar at Potsdamer Platz (Mainstream original version and Imax)
• Hackesche Höfe Kino ( Independent and well curated program)
• Lichtblick Kino (Independent tiny gem)
  

  Photo from Lichtblick Kino’s Facebook Feed

   

Museums/Art Spaces/Galleries

• C/O Berlin (Photography Mecca)
• Deutsches Historisches Museum (Where all historical trips to Berlin should start)
• Hamburger Bahnhof (Contemporary art powerhouse)
• Martin Gropius Bau (Diverse well-well curated shows)

Check out more museum ideas and tips HERE. If you are into smaller art spaces, click HERE.

Sights

• Visit the Reichstag (German Parliament)
• Sony Center/Potsdamer Platz (pair that with a movie at CineStar)
• Tropical Islands (Europe’s largest “tropical” resort inside located in a former Airfield)
• Berlin Underworld Tours (Tour company focused on underground sights)
  

  Photo Credit: Flavio Edreira Photography

   

For Active (still fun) folks

• Magic Mountain Berlin or at the super cool Der Kegel (Indoors rock climbing)
• Dr. Pong (Ping Pong Bar)
• Bowling Arena Spandau
• Billiard House Friedrichshain
• Indoor Golf Center Charlottenburg
• South Beach Berlin or Beach Mitte (indoor/outdoor beach volleyball courts)
  

  Image from Der Kegel’s Website

Spas/Saunas

• Liquidrom (Listen to music underwater)
• Vabali (Beautiful grounds close to the main Central Station)
• Bath at Oderberger Hotel (Beautifully renovated old Baths in Prenzlauerberg)
• Stadtbad Neukölln (Old World Charm)
  

  Photo from Tempodrom Berlin’s Website

  

  Photo from Stadtbad Neukölln’s Website.

Theater/Opera/Symphony

• English Theater Berlin (Plays in English)
• CHAMELEON Theater (Plays and Performances)
• Berliner Philharmonika (Orchestra)
• Deutsche Oper (Opera)
• Bar Jeder Vernunft (Cabaret/Comedy)
  

  Photo from Philharmonie’s website.

   

For concert venues, click HERE or if you’d like to find additional classic/opera options click HERE.

Indoor Markets

• Markthalle Neun and Street Food Thursday (Hip Kreuzberg market hall)
• Arminiushalle (Old School market hall in Moabit)
• Marheineke Markthalle (functional market hall in charming Bergmannkiez)
  

  Photo from Markthalle Neun’s Website

   

Shopping

• Bikini Berlin
• Mall of Berlin
• Alexa Mall
  

  Photo from Bikini’s Website

   

Naturally, rainy days also call for great:

• Restaurants
• Cafés/Coffee Shops
• Bars
  

  Photo from Tiger Bar’s Facebook feed

   

As you can see, there is absolutely no excuse not to have a great time! EVER!!