The fountain at Straußberger Platz at sunset. Silhouettes of the surrounding buildings, water jets, and a person sitting by the fountain and reading. Photo: Anna Mw, Pexels

EasyCityPass Berlin tips: August 2026

Berlin already had its first hot days in June, and hopefully the sun will bring plenty of warmth in August as well.

You can take a relaxing break from sightseeing at our EasyCityPass Berlin discount partner, Hard Rock Cafe Berlin. If you’re still looking for unique Berlin souvenirs, be sure to visit the ASELI Boutique in the Hackesche Höfe. If summer takes a break, don’t let it get you down—pay a visit to the Illuseum.

If you’re traveling in a wheelchair or have other mobility limitations, you’ll find valuable information in our blog post “Accessible Travel in and to Berlin”. If you’re interested in immersive museums, we’ve compiled an overview of the most important ones for you in the article “Immersive Museums in Berlin”.

We’ve also put together a selection of Berlin events for you: the 65th anniversary of the Berlin Wall’s construction, the Radioeins Parkfest, the Long Night of Museums, the Pistachio Street Food Festival, or the fog sculpture in the sculpture garden of the Neue Nationalgalerie.

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Exterior view of the entrance area of the Hard Rock Cafe Berlin. A white building, with a few chairs and tables in front of the entrance. Photo: Hejm

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Hard Rock Cafe Berlin

The Hard Rock Cafe Berlin combines dining with music history. Surrounded by guitars, stage outfits, and other original items from famous artists, you can enjoy American cuisine right in the heart of Kurfürstendamm. The venue also features a Rock Shop with exclusive merchandise and Berlin souvenirs.

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Display at the ASELI Boutique Shop. Various bags featuring white mice are placed on the sales shelf, some lying down and some standing upright. Photo: ASELI Boutique

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ASELI Boutique

The ASELI Boutique in the Hackesche Höfe is home to the Berlin marshmallow factory. This is where the famous ASELI giant mice and many other hand-decorated marshmallow figures are made according to traditional recipes: hand-cooked, hand-piped, and hand-packaged. A special souvenir from Berlin that has been made locally for generations.

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A seagull made of trash is on display at the Illuseum Berlin. Photo: Illuseum

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Illuseum

At the Illuseum Berlin, your perception will be put to the test. Through interactive stations, optical illusions, and mind-boggling experiments, you’ll discover just how easily your brain can be fooled. The museum’s new philosophy combines playful exploration with important topics such as sustainability and marine conservation, and shows how perception influences our view of the world.

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A man in a wheelchair holding a cane in his hand, next to him walks a woman in blue jeans and blue shoes. Photo: Svklimkin, Pixabay

Inspiring blog articles for your trip to Berlin

Barrier-free travel in and to Berlin

Berlin historically stands for the Berlin Wall, an insurmountable barrier that divided the city for years. Berliners successfully removed this barrier more than 30 years ago. Now the city is working on dismantling the everyday barriers as well.

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View of the room with 99 silver balloons. Mirrors on the walls and balloons on the ceiling. Purple color scheme. Photo: Stefanie Jost

Inspiring blog articles for your trip to Berlin

Immersive museums in Berlin

Experience Berlin from its interactive side: with immersive museums. Become part of the exhibitions yourself and discover light installations, optical illusions, sound rooms, or digital worlds.

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Black-and-white photograph of the Berlin Wall. Barbed wire, a sandy path, and a sign with a skull on it stand in front of the wall. Photo: Luke Lawreszuk, Pexels

65 Jahre Mauerbau (65 Years Since the Construction of the Berlin Wall)

August 13–16, 2026

To mark the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Berlin will commemorate the division of Germany from August 13 to 16, 2026. In addition to the temporary memorial site at the Brandenburg Gate, you can look forward to citywide exhibitions, guided tours, concerts, talks, and special events—including at the Berlin Wall Memorial, the Asisi Panorama, and the Berlin Underworlds.

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Colorful triangular pennants flutter in the wind against the sky. Photo: Orkhan Shots, Pexels

Radioeins Park Festival

August 22–30, 2026

From August 22 to 30, 2026, the Radioeins Parkfest will bring open-air cultural events to the Park am Gleisdreieck. You can look forward to live music, concerts, comedy, readings, interviews, and hands-on activities for all ages. There will also be live broadcasts directly from the park, sports activities, and a relaxed beer garden atmosphere.

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Long Night of Museums in Berlin. It’s dark, and a group of people are standing around a sculpture. Photo: Kulturprojekte Berlin, ALexander Rentsch

Lange Nacht der Museen

August 29, 2026

On August 29, 2026, Berlin’s Long Night of Museums, themed “Crime in Berlin,” invites visitors to rediscover Berlin’s museum scene. From 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., 75 museums, exhibition venues, and memorials will open their doors and offer a diverse program featuring guided tours, workshops, concerts, performances, and special insights.

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Small nests made of angel hair, filled with tiny pistachios. Photo: Raouf Djaiz, Pexels

Pistachio Street Food Festival

August 29 and 30, 2026

The Pistachio Street Food Festival is all about the versatile pistachio. International street food artists present sweet and savory creations, ranging from Italian specialties to unusual combinations. The event also features live cooking demonstrations, music, and a summery festival atmosphere. A culinary weekend for anyone looking to discover new taste experiences. Admission: €5.

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Fog rises in the sculpture garden of the Neue Nationalgalerie. A church in the background. Photo: Neue Nationalgalerie, Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz / David von Becker

Fujiko Nakaya: Fog Sculpture in the Sculpture Garden

Through Sunday, October 25, 2026

Fujiko Nakaya’s mist sculpture in the sculpture garden of the Neue Nationalgalerie transforms water mist into a unique artistic experience. Visitors can walk right through the ever-changing sculpture made of fine mist and experience how architecture, nature, and art merge. The installation will be on view through October 25, 2026.

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