This post provides several interesting activities that you can enjoy in Berlin throughout the month of June 2024, including a variety of family-friendly, nighttime, and free things to do.
For more ideas, see our post on things to Do in Berlin at any time of the year.
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The following list covers some of the best ideas for fun things you can do in Berlin during the month of June, and it will include several concerts, sporting events, tours, festivities and more.
- Free Berlin Walking Tours
- Hop on Hop off Bus Tours
- Berlin Boat Tours & Cruises
- Berlin Bike Tours
- Things to Do in Berlin
Wondering what to pack? Check out our post on the weather in Berlin in June.
1. See a Concert
There are some notable and popular musicians performing in Berlin in June.
With genres ranging from folk-rock to classical, there will be a great variety of music to enjoy in this city throughout the month.
Concerts
- Olivia Rodrigo | June 1
- Green Day | June 10
- Rod Stewert | June 15
- Take That | June 29
There will also be concerts from Greta Van Fleet, Tool, and Nicki Minaj.
Check here for tickets to these and other concerts taking place in Berlin in June.
2. Discover the Best Food in Berlin
There’s plenty of great food to eat in Berlin, but if you’re not familiar with the city or its cuisine, you might have trouble finding the best restaurants and dishes.
Thankfully, there are food tours covering both the Mitte and Kreuzberg neighborhoods.
During these 3 - 3 ½ hour tours, you’ll visit several different restaurants and try many delicious samples.
You can expect to try a variety of dishes such as Currywurst, fusion dumplings, homemade schnitzel, and drinks like German wine or beer.
If you’re not a meat-eater, there is also an Evening Food Tour by Bike which allows you to explore the culinary history of Berlin and test a variety of foods while burning off some of those extra calories on a 5-hour outing.
3. Take a Cruise or Boat Tour
If watching the Berlin Dragonboat City Cup, on June 15, makes you want to take to the water yourself, you can.
Summer is the best time to get out on the water and enjoy the nice weather in Berlin. There are several excellent cruises and boat tours to choose from.
In addition to traditional sightseeing cruises, there are also night and dinner cruise options you might want to consider.
If you want to save a few euros and you’re planning to take a hop on hop off bus tour as well, it’s worth noting that you’ll probably be able to save money on tickets by purchasing a combo package.
For more details about potential savings and all of the best cruise options in this city, please read our post covering Berlin cruises and boat tours.
4. See a Theatrical Performance
Although there are no major musicals or operas taking place in Berlin this month, there will still be plenty of opportunities to spend a night at the theater or enjoy a live performance.
Here are a few of the best options this June:
- Falling in Love
- Flying Dreams at the Wintergarten
- Sixx Paxx Theater Show
- Berliner Residenz Orchestra Concert
- Blue Man Group
- Showgirls of Burlesque
- Woodstock Variety Festival
If you're looking for another alternative, consider a comedy night with free pizza!
5. Save Money With a Tourist Pass
If you’re planning to visit several popular attractions while exploring the city, it’s important to note that many of the best sites and landmarks are actually included with some Berlin tourist passes.
Depending on how you use these services, you can expect to save anywhere from 20% - 50% off general admission prices by using a tourist pass.
Here are a few of the most popular tickets included with various Berlin Tourist Attraction Passes:
- Checkpoint Charlie Museum |
€12.50 - Hop on Hop off Bus Tour |
€30 - Olympic Stadium Tour |
€8 - Aquadom & Sea Life |
€19 - Berlin River Cruise |
€15 - Madame Tussauds |
€25 - Berlin Dungeon |
€22.50 - Panoramapunkt |
€7.50 - Berlin Bike Tour |
€28 - LEGOLAND |
€19.50
For more details about how to use these services and how much money you can save, please read our post covering Berlin tourist attraction passes.
6. Explore Berlin By Foot or Bike
The weather in Berlin in June is a really nice time to be outdoors. You can see the city and learn about its culture and history on a guided pay-what-you-like walking tour.
There are also bike tours that allow you to see more of the city while getting a bit of a workout!
If you prefer to explore at your own pace, you can use our self-guided tours or a GPS-enabled audio tour which can be used day or night.
Also, Berlin tourist passes typically include multiple tours, so if you’re planning to use one of those services, you could easily save some money on this activity.
7. Celebrate a Music Festival
Even if you can’t make it to a concert, you may still have an opportunity to enjoy some live musical performances all over the city.
Music Festivals in Berlin
Liquicity Berlin 2024 | June 1
Citadel Music Festival | May 25-September
FetFête de la Musique | June 21st
Tempelhof Sounds | it was supposed to return in 2024 but there's been no word yet
Music Festivals Outside Berlin
Zurück zu den Wurzeln | June 6-9 | all kinds of music
Fusion Festival | June 26-30 | all kinds of music with a great techno lineup
8. Attend Even More Festivals
There are festivals to fit any interest area in June in Berlin, from the arts to rollercoasters to tech.
Fun Fair Festivals
Berliner Volksfestsommer | June 21st-July 14
Kulturesommerfestival | dates TBD for 2024 but it usually runs June-September
Neighborhood Specific Festivals
Stegltzer Wiche | May 24-June 9
Müggelheim Neighborhood Festival | May 31-June 2
Pankow Art Festival | June 8 & 9
Köpenick Summer Festival | June 14-16
48 Hours Neukölln | June 28-30
Kreuzberg Festival | June 28-30
Other Festivals
Days of Architecture Berlin | June 29 & 30
9. Take Part in the Long Night of Sciences
Each year Berlin research institutions, universities, and scientific organizations hold activities designed to teach the public more about science.
There are experiments, lectures, hands-on demonstrations, and more, all covering fields such as chemistry, biology, physics, engineering, and computer science.
A number of the events are in English although most are in German.
This is open to people of all ages, and hundreds of events are planned with kids in mind.
This year the festival begins on June 22, 2024. For more information and tickets, check the Lange Nacht Der Wissen Schaften website.
10. Run or Cheer on the Berlin Triathlon
Each year the Berlin Triathlon makes its way through the heart of Berlin.
Over 7,000 participants swim the Spree and then bike and run through the city streets, past some of the city's best-known landmarks.
Thousands of spectators line the route to cheer on people of all ages and abilities.
If you'd like to run the race or support the runners, events take place June 2, 2024.
Visit the Berlin Triathlon website for more information.
11. Attend the Jewish Film Festival Berlin | Brandenburg
This annual film festival, first held in 1995, is dedicated to the works of Jewish filmmakers and films with Jewish themes.
You'll find full-length films, film shorts, documentaries, workshops, lectures, panel discussions, and more.
The festival not only includes the works of established filmmakers but emerging ones, and attendees come from around the world.
Events take place June 18-23, 2024. For more information visit the JFBB website.
12. Take the Kids to LEGOLAND
For even more family fun, consider taking your children to the LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Berlin.
This attraction features 2 rides, 10 build & play zones, a 4D cinema and many other fun activities.
Not only will your kids have an opportunity to build a lot of LEGOS and potentially even learn a few tricks of the trade, but there is also a LEGO factory tour, a LEGO-themed cafe and even a LEGO shop!
If you’re worried about paying for both tickets and LEGOS, it’s worth noting that this LEGOLAND is actually included with some Berlin tourist passes.
13. Visit an Observation Deck
There is likely to be an abundance of sunny days and clear skies in Berlin during the month of June, which makes this the perfect time to enjoy a great view of the city from an observation deck.
You’ll have several different options to choose from, including the Panoramapunkt, TV Tower and Reichstag Dome.
Each of these viewing locations offers a different experience of the city.
While the TV Tower is the highest of the bunch at 203 meters tall, Panoramapunkt offers a similarly excellent view roughly 100 meters above the city.
You may also want to consider heading to the Reichstag Dome. Even though it’s only 47 meters high, it’s still one of the best views in Berlin, and it’s entirely free to enjoy!
You can read our post about the 11 Berlin Observation Decks | Best Views of Berlin, or find out more about individual decks below.
Admission to some of these attractions is included on at least one major Berlin attraction pass, so you don’t even have to pay full price!
14. Visit a Museum
There are a lot of fantastic museums to see in Berlin. No matter what you’re interested in learning about, chances are there is a museum in this city that focuses on that subject.
Among the top museums to visit are the DDR Museum, Checkpoint Charlie Museum and the Pergamon Museum. All three of these are included for free with at least one of the money-saving Berlin attraction passes.
Some of the other great museums to visit are:
- Madame Tussauds
- Illuseum Berlin
- The Wall Museum
- Magicum Museum
- Bauhaus Archive
- German Museum of Technology
- and more!
Each of these locations is included with at least one Berlin attraction pass.
If you’re interested in visiting multiple museums, consider using one of these passes to save some money on admission.