Spring is the most gentle season in Berlin, with everything coming back to life and a pleasant climate. The cherry blossoms blooming in the streets and alleys light up the gentle face of the entire city. Berlin is not a city famous for “cherry blossoms”, but it hides some beautiful flower viewing secrets. From the “Cherry Blossom Avenue” rebuilt from abandoned railways to the natural parks on the edge of the city, every place is full of poetry and surprises.
1. The romantic atmosphere of Berlin in spring
The rhythm of spring in Berlin
Berlin has a mild climate in spring, with gradually increasing sunshine and an average temperature between 10°C and 18°C. The end of March to mid-April is the golden period for cherry blossoms to bloom, suitable for hiking, picnics and photography, especially in the cherry blossom areas on the edge of the city and along the old railway lines, which have become a common scenery pursued by locals and tourists.
2. Popular cherry blossom viewing spots
2.1 Berliner Kirschblütenweg
Location: Along the old railway line from Lichterfelde Süd to Teltow
Transportation: Take the S-Bahn to Lichterfelde Süd station and walk for 3 minutes to the starting point
Suggested time to visit: Early to mid-April, the flowering period varies slightly depending on the climate
Booking platform: No tickets are required, you can view route planning through hiking platforms such as Komoot and AllTrails
Fee: Free
Features: This trail was rebuilt from the border railway between the former West Berlin and East Germany. It is about 2.7 kilometers long. Every spring, the cherry blossoms on both sides form a dreamy scene like a “pink tunnel”. It is one of the most popular cherry blossom viewing spots in Berlin. Suitable for taking photos, dating, and family picnics.
2.2 Gärten der Welt (Garden of the World)
Location: Eisenacher Str. 99, 12685 Berlin
Opening hours: 9:00-20:00 every day (spring), may be extended on holidays
Transportation: Take the U5 line to Kienberg (Gärten der Welt) station, 5 minutes walk
Booking platform: You can buy tickets in advance through GetYourGuide or Viator
Fee: About 7 euros for adults, 3 euros for children, 14 euros for family tickets
Recommended for: Suitable for tourists who like gardening and cultural fusion landscapes
Features: The park integrates traditional gardens from China, Japan, Korea, Persia, Italy and other countries. The Japanese Garden in spring is particularly charming, with cherry blossoms and plum blossoms blooming one after another. It is one of the most exquisite flower viewing spots in Berlin.
2.3 Schlosspark Charlottenburg
Location: Spandauer Damm 10-22, 14059 Berlin
Opening hours: Open all day
Transportation: Take subway U7 or bus M45 to Schloss Charlottenburg station
Fee: Free
Recommended for: Couples, photography enthusiasts, literary travelers
Booking platform: No tickets are required for the park, but tickets for the palace can be purchased in advance through GetYourGuide
Features: There are scattered cherry blossom trees in the large lawns and tree-lined paths around the palace, which is a great place to take photos of the palace and flowers in the city. The palace garden in spring is both solemn and gentle, perfect for a romantic stroll.
3. Good places to enjoy flowers in the surrounding countryside
3.1 Botanischer Garten Berlin
Location: Königin-Luise-Straße 6-8, 14195 Berlin
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 9:00–20:00 (Spring)
Transportation: Take S1 to Botanischer Garten Station and walk for about 10 minutes
Booking platform: Buy tickets through GetYourGuide and other platforms
Fee: 6 euros for adults, 3 euros for discount tickets
Recommended for: Families, plant lovers, educational travelers
Features: Berlin Botanical Garden is one of the largest botanical gardens in Europe. In spring, it has a special “Cherry Blossom Route” and is equipped with a flower-viewing guide. The garden also includes greenhouses, lakes and various herb gardens, making it an informative flower-viewing place for spring outings.
3.2 Tempelhofer Feld
Location: The entrance is located at the junction of Tempelhofer Damm and Columbianamm
Opening hours: Open all day
Transportation: Tempelhof Station on Line U6 or Boddinstraße Station on Line U8
Fee: Free
Recommended for: Outdoor sports enthusiasts, city explorers
Booking platform: No tickets are required. Segway and electric car experiences can be booked in the park through the GetYourGuide platform
Features: This is an urban green space converted from the former Berlin Airport. Large lawns and wild flowers are intertwined. The spring kite, jogging, and picnic scenes are very healing. Occasionally, you can see scattered cherry blossoms, which is suitable for a relaxing outing to enjoy the flowers.
4. Recommended flower viewing travel booking platforms
GetYourGuide – provides attraction tickets, guide services, city passes, etc.
Viator – TripAdvisor, suitable for combined tours and day trips
Klook – Asian user-friendly, supports WeChat/Alipay payment
Komoot / AllTrails – Hiking route APP, can plan cherry blossom hiking routes and record tracks
Booking / Airbnb – Recommended to use with accommodation, convenient for planning short trips around
5. Tips and precautions for flower viewing
Keep an eye on the flowering dynamics in real time
The cherry blossom season in Berlin is usually concentrated from the end of March to mid-April, but due to climatic factors such as temperature, precipitation and sunshine, the flowering time may vary from year to year. If you want to catch the short but gorgeous flowering period, it is recommended to start paying close attention to the flower conditions one to two weeks in advance. You can get flower viewing routes and user feedback on platforms such as Komoot and GetYourGuide.
Avoid crowds and choose to travel on weekdays
With the popularity of social media, cherry blossom viewing hotspots in Berlin, such as Cherry Blossom Avenue (TV-Asahi-Kirschblütenallee), Bornholmer Straße railway downhill and Teltow Avenue, are crowded with people every time they bloom. During holidays, there will even be queues for taking photos and traffic jams, which seriously affect the tour experience. In order to take ideal photos and enjoy the quiet atmosphere under the flowers, it is strongly recommended to go before 10 am or in the evening on weekdays. These periods not only have soft light, but also make it easier to capture the scenery of the empty Cherry Blossom Avenue.
Etiquette for taking photos and viewing flowers
Germans attach great importance to the order and cleanliness of the public environment. As tourists, we should also treat flower viewing trips with the same attitude. Please do not break cherry blossom branches, trample on the grass, or climb fences to take pictures. These behaviors not only damage the landscape, but may also incur fines. When taking photos, please avoid occupying the best shooting spots for a long time and respect the rights of other tourists to visit. If you are traveling with a pet, please find out in advance whether the scenic spot allows pets to enter, and do a good job of traction and cleaning.
In addition, it is recommended to bring your own environmentally friendly bags or small garbage bags to take away the garbage with you. When dining or picnicking in public areas, you should also pay attention to keeping the ground clean. Civilized flower viewing, starting from small details, is the most basic respect for nature, and it can also allow more people to feel the beauty of spring.
Reasonable clothing and equipment suggestions
Although Berlin is sunny in spring, the temperature difference between morning and evening is still large, especially when viewing flowers in the early morning or taking pictures in the evening, the body feels cooler. It is recommended to wear onion-style layering (Layering), such as wearing long sleeves + thin windbreaker + scarf inside, which is both warm and convenient to adjust at any time. As for footwear, since some country parks and forest paths have not yet completely dried, it is recommended to wear non-slip, dirt-resistant hiking shoes or sports shoes.
Flower photography enthusiasts are advised to bring a lightweight tripod, a compact micro single or a mobile phone gimbal to facilitate portrait and panorama shooting. Shooting cherry blossoms under direct light and backlight conditions can fully show the transparency and layered beauty of the petals. Some flower-viewing avenues, such as Bornholmer Straße, have narrow and long terrain next to the old railway tracks, and using a telephoto lens to compress the background is also very effective.
Transportation and parking tips
Although most cherry blossom attractions are located on the edge of Berlin or in the suburbs, transportation is still relatively convenient. It is recommended to give priority to public transportation, such as taking the S-Bahn to Bornholmer Straße Station, Lichterfelde Süd Station or S-Bahnhof Teltow Station, and walking 5-10 minutes to reach the cherry blossom section.
Berlin’s spring is unobtrusive but moving. Every blooming cherry tree and every falling pink petal are the gentle language woven by the season and the city. I hope this flower viewing guide can become a part of your spring journey in Berlin, allowing you to find your own scenery in every spring breeze in this city.