Berlin in heat fever: tips for cooling places in the city

Berlin in heat fever: tips for cooling places in the city

Berlin is known for its hot summer and this weekend the capital is expecting temperatures above 30 degrees again. If you want to escape the hot weather, you will find some cool places in Berlin to survive the heat.

A classic way to find some cooling is parks. The trees in the parks evaporate a lot of water at high temperatures, which increases the humidity and forms a natural air conditioning system. The Grunewald is particularly popular in the west of the city, in the east many prefer the Müggelsee and the surrounding area. But the most central park cooling can be found in the Tiergarten am Großer Stern.

Another option is the ViktoriaPark in Kreuzberg. There, a waterfall provides pleasant coolness and the shadow of the trees protects against the sun. It is a more unusual idea to visit the numerous subway stations in Berlin. As long as the station underground is located, it promises to cool down.

For those who want to make their weekend cooling more spectacular, a visit to the “Berlin Icebar” in Mitte is ideal. Here you can admire ice sculptures at temperatures of ten degrees. However, the bar only opens at 4 p.m., so until then you need an alternative cooling activity.

If you prefer to experience art and culture, you can do this on the museum island. The Bode Museum, the Berlin Cathedral, the Old National Gallery and the Pergamon Museum not only offer air conditioning systems, but also a large selection of works of art.

Berlin offers some options to escape the heat. Whether you choose parks, subway stations, cool bars, museums or gardens is up to you. It is particularly important to spend the hot days with a lot of liquid, sun protection and shadows.