10 Things to Do in Berlin in March
Get ready for an unforgettable vacation, Berlin in March is always a hit. I tell you everything you can do in this month in the German capital.
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March in Berlin is not a very warm month but the worst of winter is over, so it is a good time to visit the German capital without too many crowds or excessively low temperatures. Moreover, being such a cosmopolitan city you can enjoy St. Patrick's Day as if you were in Dublin. This article tells you what to see and do in Berlin during the third month of the year.
1. Celebrate the arrival of spring with a dinner cruise
March tends to be a bit chilly, yet temperatures are much more pleasant than the previous months and with the arrival of spring, Berlin is bursting with life. A good way to enjoy the sights and nature is to book a dinner cruise on the Spree River.
The boat passes in front of the city's main attractions such as the Cathedral and the Government District and includes a three-course dinner with traditional Berlin food and vegetarian options. Great!
Practical information
- Address: Nikolaiviertel or Friedrichstraße Quay (Weidendamm)
- Price: from € 69
2. Have a pint of Märzen, the beer of March
March is the month of beer. No, you didn't read that wrong. The golden elixir is usually brewed around this time, before the summer heat. It was this style of beer that was served at the first Oktoberfest celebration: the wedding of Bavarian King Ludwig I and Maria Theresa. Märzen-style beverages are amber-colored lagers with a moderate bitterness.
In Berlin you can taste them in many traditional pubs. Two famous names are:
- Weihenstephaner (Neue Promenade 5).
- Dicke Wirtin (Carmer Straße 9).
But if you are really interested in this brew, you must definitely take the Berlin beer tour because you will not only taste 3 or 5 different types of beer accompanied by a snack, but you will also learn all about the role of craft beer in Berlin's culture and political history.
3. Find a souvenir at the flea market
No trip to Berlin would be complete without a visit to the famous flea markets. At the stalls you will find a wide variety of second-hand items: clothes, trinkets, records, communist-era objects, books and much more. Some of these flea markets are complemented by open-air exhibitions that begin in March.
The best known is held every Sunday in the Mauerpark, one of the most famous parks in the city. Despite its popularity it is frequented by a large number of Berliners. You can get to this park aboard one of Berlin's tourist buses, taking advantage of the fact that you can get off and get back on at any of the stops throughout the city.
Other highly recommended options are the following:
- Nowkoellen (Maybachufer, according to experts is also ideal to enjoy a good beer).
- Boxhagener Platz (recommended if you want to buy handicrafts, vinyls and antiques).
- Straße des 17. Juni which can boast of being the oldest in the German capital.
Practical information
- Address: several locations, although Mauerpark and Nowkoellen are the most important ones.
- Price: admission is, of course, free of charge
4. Travel to the Orient in the Gardens of the World
When spring comes around, Berlin's parks come alive after winter and each one is filled with flowers, colors and new leaves. There are many green areas in the city but only one can boast Chinese pagodas and exotic Balinese temples: the Gardens of the World (Gärten der Welt Berlin). This park was not born this way, in fact its foundation dates back to the era of the German Democratic Republic.
According to the intentions of its creators, it is a park that stimulates a dialogue between continents.
Most tourists do not come here because it is somewhat off the beaten track, in the western part near the "border" of the city, but you can take a tour of Berlin and then take a very original means of transport: after taking the subway (line U5) to the station Kienberg - Gardens of the World, you must go to the cable car station Kienbergpark/Gardens of the World and you will arrive at your destination. How cool is that?
Practical information
- Address: Blumberger Damm 44
- Price: 9,9 € (adults) or 5,5 € (children). The price includes the cable car
5. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
Ireland's national holiday is celebrated on March 17 and, as you know, its fame has crossed borders. Berlin is no exception and on this date the famous radio tower (Funkturm) is illuminated in green. In addition, there is no shortage of pubs where you can immerse yourself in the spirit of the day. To drink some Guinness and listen to live music, I recommend these bars:
- The Harp: one of the oldest and best known in the capital. It is the right place to watch the Bundesliga, German Cup and Champions League matches as well as the Six Nations games.
- Celtic Cottage: an option a little off the beaten track, but worth the trip to enjoy a delicious full Irish breakfast.
- MacLaren's Pub: this Irish pub is dedicated to "How I Met Your Mother". If you are passionate about the series, you will see a few items that pay homage to the vicissitudes of Ted, Marshall, Lily, Robin and Barney.
- Finnegan's: an authentic pub with hardly any tourists and a wide selection of whiskies and traditional dishes.
- Kilkenny Irish Pub: has been voted "Guinness Irish Pub of the Year" three times.
Are you a beer lover?Book a beer tour in Berlin and it's a great plan for you!
6. See the city from the air aboard a hot air balloon
In March spring begins to make its appearance and I can not think of a better plan to celebrate it than hiring a ride in the Die Welt balloon, from which you will have an amazing panoramic view of the German capital and you can see from a bird's eye view of its most important monuments, such as the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag and the TV Tower.
You will climb to a height of 150 meters, so it is not a plan suitable for people with vertigo, but you will feel completely safe because the balloons are equipped with the latest technology. In addition, you will learn important facts about the history and culture of Berlin, as the tour team will tell you anecdotes about the places. An unbeatable plan!
Practical information
- Address: departure point is Zimmerstrasse 100
- Price: from 29 €
7. Enjoy the Spring Festival
If you aretraveling to Berlin with children, you will love this option. Every March, Kurt-Schumacher-Platz hosts the Spring Festival, a fairground with dozens of attractions: roller coasters, ghost train and much more. As it is an important event, you can easily reach it by bus. Several lines will allow you to get there from the center in about half an hour.
Practical information
- Address: Kurt-Schumacher-Platz
- Price: free of charge
8. Treat yourself to an evening at the theater
World Theater Day is an international celebration held on March 27. Since 1961, this day celebrates the beauty and importance of the performing arts and their impact on the lives of all of us.
Each year there is a different theme that is translated into all the languages of the world. As you can imagine, on these dates special workshops and exhibitions are organized in the main cultural institutions of the city.
Practical information
- Address: various locations
- Price: depending on the theater and the show
9. Discover the ins and outs of the human body at the Body World exhibition
I have already mentioned that March is a rainy month, so if you happen to have a day of excessive rain, you can take shelter while you learn everything unimaginable about your body by visiting the Body Worlds exhibition.
This exhibition consists of more than 200 real and plastinated bodies and is constantly updated with the latest scientific advances and discoveries to make it super easy to understand the main characteristics, organs and diseases of the human body. A unique experience that will leave you open-mouthed.
Practical information
- Address: 1 Panoramastraße 1A, 10178
- Price: from € 17
10. Don't miss the MaerzMusik Festival
Do you like music and are you a curious person? Then you will love the MaerzMusik Festival. This event is much more than just a music event. To use their own words, it is "a place to experience art and think about how we deal with time".
Both acclaimed and young artists participate and each year there is a different focus. It is hosted in different venues and I advise you to check the official website to keep up to date with all the news.
Practical info
- Address: Schaperstraße 24
- Price: depending on the show. They can be free or paid.
Is March high season in Berlin?
No, the German capital welcomes a large number of tourists between May and September. This time of year corresponds to the high season, a factor that is reflected in the price of accommodation.
March is an ideal month to travel to the German capital. Spring is the least rainy season and nature gradually begins to awaken.