Three brown and black Easter bunnies sit on a meadow full of purple crocuses. In front of them are 24 brown eggs.

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Easter in Berlin with kids

Tips for families

Spring is waking up and with it, Easter is just around the corner! Numerous events and activities in Berlin are particularly suitable for families with small and older children. Here you will find the best tips for an unforgettable Easter in Berlin.

Easter markets and spring festivals
Easter traditions: Painting eggs & co.
Easter egg hunt & games
Easter bonfire

Easter markets and spring festivals

Berlin offers a variety of Easter markets that not only provide culinary delights but also great hands-on activities for children:

Spring festival at the Domäne Dahlem (12.-13.04.2025): Here, children can paint their eggs, try their hand at pony riding or try out the traditional egg race.Arts and crafts Easter market on Karl-August-Platz (13.04.2025): Potters, painters, and designers exhibit their works around the romantic Trinitatis Church. Jewelry, pottery, sculptures, and figures made of wood, metal, or felt as well as all kinds of Easter decorations are on offer. There will be some tasty treats on-site to satisfy your hunger in between.
Here you will find a detailed overview of Easter markets in Berlin.

Still life with a black Easter bunny and colorfully painted Easter eggs sitting in small egg cups. Yellow twigs and colorful Easter eggs are scattered on the ground all around.

Experience Easter traditions: Painting eggs & co.

Easter without colorful eggs? Unthinkable! Many places in Berlin offer special workshops where children can create their own works of art:

Create Sorbian Easter eggs in the printmaking studio (04/05.04.2025): Here, children (and adults!) learn the traditional wax technique of Sorbian Easter eggs. More information.
Plant dye workshop in the Urban Forest Garden (12.04.2025): Egg dyeing with natural colors - a great and sustainable alternative for creative minds. More information.

Three colorful Easter eggs, brown, blue and dark green, sit in colorful egg cups. The Easter eggs look like Easter bunnies as they have had faces and bunny ears glued on.

Easter fun for little explorers: Easter egg hunt & games

What would Easter be without the big egg hunt? There are many places in Berlin where children can rummage for colorful eggs:

Easter egg hunt in the Britzer Garten (20.04.2025): Every year, the Easter bunny hides numerous eggs in the beautiful park. Further information.
Family Easter walk at Tierpark Berlin and vacation program (from 14.04.2025): While you marvel at the animals, you can also go in search of hidden Easter surprises. Tickets in advance. Further information.
Spandau Citadel: Easter Knights' Festival (19-21.04.2025): A festival with real knights, exciting games, and a big egg hunt. Further information.

Fluffy Easter bunny sits on a green meadow with daisies and looks at a small basket containing three brightly colored Easter eggs.

Easter bonfire - a highlight for the whole family

Various parts of the city invite you to traditional Easter bonfires. They are particularly family-friendly:

Easter bonfire in the Britzer Garten (19.04.2025): With bread on sticks, music, and a great atmosphere. Further information.
Easter bonfire in Lübars (19.04.2025): There is a great children's program here with games and pony rides. Further information.
Here you can find a detailed overview of the Easter bonfires in Berlin.

Easter bonfire. Wood is piled on top of each other and burns. Large flames blaze.

Conclusion: Whether it's creative craft activities, exciting treasure hunts, or cozy Easter bonfires - Berlin offers countless opportunities to celebrate Easter with the whole family. So, grab your loved ones and enjoy the Easter season together in the capital!

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