20 Things to Do in Berlin on Sunday

Sunday in Berlin. The shops are closed, the neighborhood feels like it’s wrapped in cotton wool, and you ask yourself: What’s the point of all this? Walk around the block once, eat an overpriced avocado toast, and then back to the couch?

Seriously! What can you do in Berlin on a Sunday? What can you actually do? Are there even any spots left that aren’t featured on the front page of every travel guide?

Here are 20 ideas for activities to make your Sunday in Berlin perfect. 20 tips that show you why Berlin is actually at its best on Sundays—if you know where to turn.

1. Flea Market at Arkonaplatz

If you’d rather avoid Mauerpark and the crowds, Arkonaplatz is its cozy, chic little brother. At this small flea market (Sundays only), you’ll find authentic mid-century design and GDR relics without having to elbow your way through the crowd.

If you do want that Berlin vibe and are in the mood for a party atmosphere, you can of course head to Mauerpark on Sunday to enjoy the karaoke and the flea market.

Insider tip: After the flea market, head to the small (tiny) Latin American shop La Lúcuma Café Bodega and order ceviche with a pisco sour! Delicious!

2. Breakfast at a charming café in Kreuzberg or Neukölln

Just go with the flow in Neukölln or Kreuzberg. Find a place that doesn’t take reservations (that’s usually a good sign of authenticity) and start your Sunday on a sunny terrace with a good cup of coffee! Grab a book and enjoy the morning! And when you’re done, you can go for a walk along the Maybachufer, Paul-Lincke-Ufer, or the Landwehr Canal, for example.

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3. Tempelhofer Feld

It’s a bit of a cliché, I know. But there’s nothing more liberating than cycling toward the horizon on a former runway. Pack your roller skates! This is definitely a great activity for a Sunday in Berlin, whether with friends or with kids.

4. Botanical Garden (Dahlem)

If the hustle and bustle gets to be too much, head to Dahlem. The tropical greenhouses are like a mini-vacation in the jungle—a lifesaver, especially in winter or when it’s raining.

The next 3 suggestions are ideas for cultural and historical activities (no waiting in line)

5. Berlin Underground

Go underground. The bunker tours at Gesundbrunnen are spectacular and show you the Berlin that has long been forgotten beneath the asphalt.

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6. The Feuerle Collection (Millennia of Art in a Former Bunker)

A meditative experience in a place where art and history intertwine: 10th-century Khmer sculptures of goddesses, softly lit inside a World War II bunker.

The Feuerle Collection is not a museum like any other. Simply standing before these sculptures has an almost spiritual quality.

Go on Sundays at 11 a.m. (reservations required).

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7. Street Art Tour in Schöneberg

Around Bülowstraße, you’ll find the Urban Nation Museum and some incredibly cool murals on the facades. Free admission and a real Berlin vibe.

Next suggestions: Culinary Sunday:

8. Thai Park (Preußenpark)

An absolute must-see. Thai families cook on small gas stoves in the park. You won’t find anything more authentic outside of Bangkok. (Usually from spring through fall).

9. A late fish sandwich at Rogacki (Charlottenburg)

Charlottenburg is where the old heart of the West beats. Rogacki is an institution. Rustic, loud, authentic.

10. Coffee and cake at the Literaturhaus (Fasanenstraße)

A hidden garden in a city villa. A small, peaceful oasis in the city. Here, you’ll feel like an intellectual from the 1920s. Perfect for a Sunday when the weather is nice.

Now a few insider tips for relaxing on the weekend:

11. Klunkerkranich (Neukölln)

A parking deck atop the Neukölln Arcaden that has been converted into an urban garden. The view over Berlin at sunset is unbeatable.

12. Liquidrom

If you’re feeling the Sunday evening blues: head to the saltwater pool and listen to electronic music underwater. You’ll feel like a new person afterward.

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13. Schlachtensee Loop

Run once around the lake (approx. 6 km) and then head to the “Fischerhütte.” This is the go-to recreational ritual for Berliners.

14. Movie Night at the “Yorck Cinemas”

For example, at the Delphi Filmpalast or the Cinema Paris. There’s no more stylish way to end a Sunday.

15. A “beer to go” by the Landwehr Canal

Grab a drink of your choice at the Späti, sit down on the Admiralbrücke embankment, and watch the swans (and the hipsters) float by.

16. Holzmarkt 25 (Friedrichshain)

Located right on the Spree, this colorful village of huts is the antithesis of sterile developer-built housing. On Sundays, pure coziness is the order of the day here: check out some art, have a beer by the water, and watch the kids run around. It feels like a playground for adults.

17. The Waterfall in Viktoriapark (Kreuzberg)

Right in the heart of Kreuzberg stands a hill with a real waterfall. It sounds like a movie set, but it’s real. On Sundays, a hike up to the National Monument is a must—the view over the city’s rooftops is fantastic, and the sound of rushing water lets you briefly forget the city’s noise.

18. Teufelsberg (Grunewald)

Pack your hiking boots. The former U.S. listening post on the rubble hill is now one of the world’s largest street art galleries. The atmosphere up there is almost eerily beautiful, and the panoramic view over the Grunewald to the TV tower is unbeatable.

19. Dance at Clärchens Ballhaus (Mitte)

If you want to end your Sunday in style, head to Clärchens. People often dance in its venerable halls on Sundays. Whether you hit the dance floor yourself or just watch the crowd while enjoying a schnitzel—this place exudes the history of old Berlin like no other.

20. Stasi Headquarters (Lichtenberg)

For the history buffs among us. The campus in Lichtenberg is often pleasantly empty on Sundays. It’s not a “fun outing,” but feeling the sheer weight of history in Erich Mielke’s original, preserved offices is incredibly grounding. A genuine slice of reality away from the hipster bubble.

Here’s another insider tip: If you really need some peace and quiet, hop on the Ringbahn (S41/S42) and take a full loop. Sixty minutes of Berlin’s skyline from the comfort of your seat—all for the price of a single-ride ticket. That’s meditation for the everyday person.

Leave your watch at home. If the tram doesn’t come, walk one stop. The best spots here are only discovered when you’ve actually gotten lost anyway. And enjoy your Sunday! We’ll see you somewhere between the neighborhood and the canal.