Friedrichshain is one of Berlin’s most characterful neighbourhoods: part former East Berlin, part alternative playground, part nightlife capital, and increasingly one of the city’s most sought-after places to live and visit. It combines monumental GDR architecture with graffiti-covered industrial spaces, leafy parks, independent bars, restaurants, galleries and some of Berlin’s most famous nightlife.

This is arguably the absolute best month to come to the city. The summer energy is completely unmatched, as everyone steps outside to soak up the sun and the vibrant local culture. The days are perfectly spent browsing eclectic flea markets, catching a film at one of the many open-air cinemas, or attending outdoor festivals.

The temperatures are rising, and yes, it gets famously hot in the city this time of year. But there is no better place to beat the summer heat! Berlin is an urban oasis, bursting with lush greenery, sprawling parks, refreshing lakes, and many open air festivals, parades and protests. Everyone is outside celebrating summer.

If you are planning a trip to the German capital, we have a secret to share with you: June is undeniably one of the absolute best months to come to Berlin. The legendary Berlin summer has officially arrived, the days stretch long into the evening, and the city’s streets, parks, and waterways come alive with an infectious, buzzing energy.