Why Berlin should be on your bucket list in 2023.

Locke at East Side GalleryFriedrichshain Berlin

Why Berlin should be on your bucket list in 2023.

Author: Isabelle Coulston
Last Updated: 23rd January, 2024

With Locke at East Side Gallery opening its doors this summer, we've rounded up why Berlin should top your list of must-visit destinations in 2023.

Explore Berlin - one of the most eclectic and exciting cities in Germany and Europe. With its unique combination of grit and glamour, world-renowned nightlife, art and culture, you'd be hard-pressed to find reasons *not* to add it to your bucket list - no matter the time of year.

<p>Photography by Uwa Scholz (@uwa2000)</p>

Photography by Uwa Scholz (@uwa2000)

Summer – when Berlin really comes alive.


With warmer days and longer nights Berliners flock to the city’s parks, bars, restaurants and nearby lakes. Rent a paddle boat with friends on the Kanuliebe or enjoy the buzz of Paul Lincke-Ufer where you’ll see locals with beers in hand, bumping into friends, enjoying the sun and embracing summer in the city. And don’t forget outdoor party spots such as Club der Visionäre

<p>Photography by Uwa Scholz (@uwa2000)</p>

Photography by Uwa Scholz (@uwa2000)


Autumn – for walks, roller-skating and bike rides.


As the days get shorter and temperatures start to drop wrap up for autumnal walks or bike rides at Treptower Park or Tempelhofer Feld a former airport turned electric park where you’ll find people roller-skating, flying kites or just catching up. Jazz up your autumnal wardrobe with some vintage shopping at spots like Calypt - a curated vintage boutique.


Winter – for museum trips and cosy cafes.


Museums, Christmas markets, cosy cafés and bars. Winter in Berlin is all about wrapping up and enjoying the Christmas lights, glühwein and taking advantage of the cities numerous museums and galleries. Explore the Pergamonmuseum or Berlinische Galerie

<p>Photography by Uwa Scholz (@uwa2000)</p>

Photography by Uwa Scholz (@uwa2000)

<p>Photography by Uwa Scholz (@uwa2000)</p>

Photography by Uwa Scholz (@uwa2000)

Spring – for blooming magnolias and treasure hunting.


When Spring rolls back around, pick up some treasures at the Mauerpark Flea Market, and enjoy the magnolia trees around the city as they come into bloom. Or, catch up with friends at Prinzessinnengarten over lunch, with the freshest of ingredients grown on-site.

Explore Berlin and make your base Locke at East Side Gallery. Opening Summer 2023.

Locke at East Side Gallery

Friedrichshain Berlin

It's got epic views across the River Spree. A second-to-none location. And the industrial interiors bring the contrasts of Berlin to life with style.

Locke at East Side Gallery

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