Our capital is delightful in spring, as gardens come to life with colour, parks become a sea of cherry blossom, and warmer temperatures bring people outside for their morning coffee or golden hour aperitif. Explore Berlin’s seasonal highlights with Hotel de Rome as your base.
Over three floors and 1,500 square metres, this fifth generation of a Berlin family business is entirely dedicated to indulgence. Families, couples, and cocoa connoisseurs can discover the art of chocolatiering through more than 250 creations at the world’s longest chocolate counter, coming away with a tasty souvenir. The perfect place to stock up for Easter.
A century after quantum physics became established, Laure Prouvost opens a multi-sensory new work examining its application in our modern world. Starting with the question ‘How could we sense reality from a quantum perspective?’, the French artist tunes video, sound, scent, sculpture and scenography to the volatile characteristics of quantum computers.
Al fresco dining is one of spring’s greatest pleasures and this waterfront café offers a scenic backdrop for a quiet coffee and snack break while exploring Kreuzberg’s vibrant arts scene. Lovely on a sunny day, the terrace meets the reedy edge of the pond, home to abundant wildlife including a family of swans gliding serenely across the water.
Germany’s most iconic hat maker, Fiona Bennett’s creations have graced the cover of Vogue and the heads of celebrities worldwide. Bennett trained as a milliner while Berlin was still divided. When The Wall fell, creatives led the way in opening new, imagined spaces. Today, her handmade designs on Potsdamer Strasse transform ideas into wearable works of art.
Specialising in feminine occasionwear collections and contemporary wedding dresses, Kaviar Gauche is on the radar of fashion-forward brides-to-be in 2025. With a celebrated artistic aesthetic, the fashion house is a regular at Berlin Fashion Week, also designing red carpet looks and an eight-part capsule collection that unites avant-garde with ready-to-wear.
With rows of original boutiques, pop-up shops and flagship stores amid unusual architecture, Bikini Berlin transforms the space between the Berlin Zoo and Kurfürstendamm, one of the city’s most renowned avenues. As well as hosting up-and-coming designers and artists, the department store is home to The Paradox Museum – good fun for families.
The National Gallery of Contemporary Art is home to Germany’s first comprehensive retrospective of Turkish painter and opera singer Semiha Berksoy. Spanning six decades of the artist’s work, the exhibition of more than 80 paintings and works on paper explores her familial relationships, artistic connections, and the iconic roles Berksoy played on the stage.
A century after quantum physics became established, Laure Prouvost opens a multi-sensory new work examining its application in our modern world. Starting with the question ‘How could we sense reality from a quantum perspective?’, the French artist tunes video, sound, scent, sculpture and scenography to the volatile characteristics of quantum computers.
Located on historic Bebelplatz, Hotel De Rome is one of the most prestigious luxury hotels in Berlin. Once the headquarters of the esteemed 19th century Dresden Bank, it’s a place where heritage and stylish modernity meet.
Located on historic Bebelplatz, Hotel De Rome is one of the most prestigious luxury hotels in Berlin. Once the headquarters of the esteemed 19th century Dresden Bank, it’s a place where heritage and stylish modernity meet.
Located on historic Bebelplatz, Hotel De Rome is one of the most prestigious luxury hotels in Berlin. Once the headquarters of the esteemed 19th century Dresden Bank, it’s a place where heritage and stylish modernity meet.