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: Please note: It will not take place in 2026!
• Arts and Crafts Easter Market on Leonhardtstraße (28.03.2026): 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.
• Danish Easter Market: The Danish church in Berlin is hosting an Easter market with a Scandinavian flea market, arts and crafts, culinary stalls, and creative activities for children and adults.
• Here is a detailed overview of Easter markets in Berlin.

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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 (20.-22.03.2026): Here, children (and adults!) learn the traditional wax technique of Sorbian Easter eggs. Further information.
• Gut Leben Landresort (Bernau near Berlin) (March 22, 2026): Offers Easter egg wax batik workshops, often in combination with nature experiences. Further information.
• 1-2-3 Egg dyeing and Easter crafts at Ökowerk (03.04.2026): Using onion skins, beetroot, spinach, leaves, and other natural materials, this is a purely ecological activity. Further information.

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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 bonfire and start of the season (04.04.2026): A colorful program for young and old awaits you on the playground and lawn at Rodelberg: Hands-on activities, walking acts, impressive fire shows, and a variety of stage performances will keep you entertained throughout the day. In the afternoon, the magic workshop opens its doors and brings a children's play and loop artist, Konrad Küchenmeister, with his music to the stage. For the youngest visitors, there is also an Easter obstacle course to let off steam and the opportunity to take part in the Easter games organized by the Britz outdoor laboratory. Further information.
• Family Easter walk at Tierpark Berlin and vacation program (from 30.03.2026): 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 (04.-06.04.2026): A festival with real knights, exciting games, and a big egg hunt. Further information.

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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 (04.04.2026): With bread on sticks, music, and a great atmosphere. Further information.
• Easter bonfire in Lübars (04.04.2026): 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.

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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!