21 Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Berlin (2023) + Map

If you’re coming to Berlin in the spring, you’ll see the city come back to life after a long, cold winter. And if you’re here at just the right time of the season, you can check out many different places to see cherry blossoms in Berlin.

These gorgeous pink and white blooming trees are all over Berlin in more places than you could possibly see in one trip. But it means you won’t have to try too hard to see them in at least a couple different spots.

Keep reading to find out where to see cherry blossom trees in Berlin.

When can you see cherry blossoms in Berlin?

Unfortunately it’s tough to plan a trip specifically to see cherry blossoms in Berlin. They bloom in spring, but the exact timing changes every year.

I’ve seen them as early as the last few days of March and as late as early May. When a section of trees starts blooming, you usually have about 10 days or so to enjoy them.

But not every section of trees blooms at the same time, so the full season is closer to 3-5 weeks. This definitely gives you some more flexibility to see cherry blossoms somewhere in Berlin, and I’ve tried to label them as early or late bloomers.

So in general, if it says “early bloomers” your best chance is probably late March, early April, or mid April. If it says “late bloomers” mid April, late April, or early May is your best chance.

You never know if they might start blooming early or late. But the best time to see cherry blossoms in Berlin is usually in April since you’re likely to find them somewhere around the city.

So hopefully you’re coming because of all the fun things to do in Berlin. And if you can get the timing right to see the cherry blossoms, even better.

Before you leave home, be sure to check out what to wear and what to pack for Berlin in spring.

History of Berlin cherry blossoms

Fun fact: The Berlin cherry blossoms actually came to this city as a gift from Japan. Pretty cool, right?

After the Wall came down, thousands of people in Japan donated money to fund a gift of cherry blossom trees to Berlin. Many of the trees were planted in areas where the Wall once stood, although you will see them in many other places around the city as well.

In Japan, the cherry blossom stands for renewal, so planting these trees in place of the Wall is very symbolic. That renewal was just what the city needed after decades of separation.

Today the cherry blossoms in Berlin are also a sign that spring is finally here.

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Where to see cherry blossom trees in Berlin

Spring in Berlin is a magical time, made even more so by the beautiful pink cherry blossoms that pop up all over the city for just a short time. Once I started really looking for them, I realized they’re all over the place.

Random nooks in my neighborhood, a cemetery I saw from the Sbahn, all kinds of places that aren’t necessarily high profile. I’m constantly on the lookout when spring hits, and I’m finding more cherry blossoms each year.

If you’re lucky enough to be here when they bloom, here are some of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Berlin.

Kirschbaumallee near S Lichterfelde Süd

Late bloomers

In the southwest corner of Berlin lies a long park along the border between Berlin and the state of Brandenburg. This is one of the areas where the Wall once stood, separating West Berlin from East Germany.

When Japan donated cherry blossoms to Berlin, tons of the were planted here. Today this is a gorgeous place to see cherry blossoms, and it’s such a difference from being in the middle of the city.

Once the trees start blooming, there’s usually a cherry blossom festival held in this area. Even if you’re there on a non-festival day, it’s a great location for a picnic.

To get here, take the S25 or S26 to the S Lichterfelde Süd station, and then it’s a short walk west on Holteimer Weg.

Victoriapark

In the lovely western section of Kreuzberg, you’ll find Victoriapark, home of the only waterfall in Berlin. Even though it’s artificial, it’s still a pretty sight to see.

This park is a great place to see cherry blossoms in Berlin if you’re visiting in the spring, though it’s worth coming here any time of year.

The closest transport is Platz der Luftbrücke on the U6.

Bornholmer Str

Late bloomers

Another former Berlin Wall zone that is now home to cherry blossoms is a stretch of green space near the Bornholmer Str Sbahn station. This used to divide East and West Berlin.

To reach the S Bornholmer Str, take the S1, S2, S8, S25, S26, or S85, or take tram M13 or 50. The area with the cherry blossom trees runs parallel to the train tracks on the east side of the tracks and north of the station.

Platz des 9. November 1989

Late bloomers

November 9th Platz is also at the Bornholmer Str Sbahn station, but it’s a different enough space that I felt like it deserved its own entry on this list of cherry blossoms in Berlin.

The day the Berlin Wall came down was November 9, 1989, and this was the first border crossing that opened. This memorial is interesting to visit any time of year because there are photos and info placards about this day in history.

Oddly enough, a lot of dark events also happened on November 9th throughout German history, so there’s also info here about events that occurred in other years on this day.

But in the spring, there are a handful of cherry blossom trees that bloom along the side of the road near the memorial. I like the contrast between the pretty trees and the graffiti on the wall behind them.

If you’re wondering where to find cherry blossoms in Berlin, this is an interesting place to see them.

These trees and the memorial are located just east of the Bornholmer Sbahn station. It’s also one of the places where you can see pieces of the Berlin Wall.

Zeiss-Großplanetarium

Late bloomers

Planetariums are already quite interesting to look at with their huge domes. This planetarium in Prenzlauer Berg also happens to have some gorgeous cherry blossom trees in front of it.

The closest transport is the Prenzlauer Allee Sbahn station.

Schwedter Str

Early bloomers

Schwedter Strasse is located on the edge of Mauer Park in Prenzlauer Berg. Mauer means Wall in German, and this is one of the most well known areas in the city where the Berlin Wall once stood.

Many of the donated trees were planted along this street, and it’s one of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Berlin.

The trees are along the northern end of Schwedter Str, so it’s several blocks from major transport. I think the best way to get here is to make your way to the S&U Schönhauser Allee station, walk south on Schönhauser Allee, turn right on Gleimstr and walk west for a few minutes until you reach Schwedter Str.

Once you reach the northern end of Schwedter Str, you’ll see an interesting pedestrian bridge. You can actually walk across the bridge and make your way over to the Bornholmer Str cherry blossoms, although they’re often NOT in bloom at the exact same time.

Wolliner Strasse

Late bloomers

Not far from Schwedter Str, there’s another street where you’ll find more cherry blossoms. If you’re already near Mauerpark for those, it’s easy to walk over a few blocks to see the ones on Wolliner Strasse.

These are a little west of Mauerpark along Wolliner Strasse. That’s the photo with my dog from the beginning of this post.

Botanical Gardens

Berlin’s Botanical Gardens are all about beautiful plant life, so it’s no surprise that this is also a great place to see cherry blossoms.

Not only can you see gorgeous cherry blossoms here, but you can go for a stroll through an entire path of spring plants and flowers. It’s like experiencing spring around the world all in one place.

To get here, take the S1 to Botanischer Garten, and then it’s about a 10 minute walk.

Wasserturm in Prenzlauer Berg

Early bloomers

I love this water tower in Prenzlauer Berg. It’s such an interesting, almost-hidden landmark tucked away in a quiet section of the district.

There aren’t a lot of cherry blossoms here, but it only takes one combined with the water tower (Wasserturm in German) to make a pretty picture.

Tip: When you’re facing the water tower, standing on Rykestrasse, stand on the right side of the street. You should be able to get the TV Tower and the water tower in your picture.

Despite going to this area quite often, I spaced and forgot this, and I took my picture while standing on the left side of the road. Oops.

2023 update: I went back and got the photo from the right side of the street. Yay!

The closest Ubahn station is Senefelderplatz on the U2, but you can also take tram M2 to Knaackstr.

Tiergarten

Early bloomers

Tiergarten is already one of the best parks in Berlin. It’s a great escape in the summer, and a wonderful place to see fall foliage in autumn.

And if you’re in Berlin at the right time, you can see cherry blossoms here in the spring. They’re in the southern section near the Japanese embassy.

The closest transport is S&U Potsdamer Platz.

Zionskirche

Early bloomers

On the edge of Mitte as you near Prenzlauer Berg, there’s a pretty church from the mid 1800s called Zionskirche. And along Zionskirchstr to the east of the church, you’ll see pretty cherry blossoms lining both sides of the street.

If you’re up for some walking, you can reach this church from the Prenzlauer Berg Water Tower in about 20 minutes. And Zionskirchstr is parallel to the southern end of Schwedter Str, so you could walk north along Schwedter Str, through Mauer Park, and reach the cherry blossoms up there in another 20 minutes.

The closest Ubahn stations are Rosenthaler Platz on the U8 and Senefelderplatz on the U2, but you can also take tram M1 or 12 to Zionskirchplatz.

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Gardens of the World

Gardens of the World is another wonderful Berlin attraction focused on plants, flowers, and trees from around the world. They too have some cherry blossoms that are lovely in the spring.

Since you never know when they will bloom, Gardens of the World announces their cherry blossom festival once they actually start blooming.

The closest Ubahn station is Kienberg Gärten der Welt on the U5.

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Britzer Gardens

Located in southern Berlin, Britzer Gardens is a huge park with a lake and loads of flowers. It’s wonderful in spring when tulips, roses, cherry blossoms, and many other flowers are in bloom.

To get here, take the U6 to Alt-Mariendorf and then bus 179 to the Sangerhauser Weg stop.

Bürgeramt Rathaus Tiergarten

Late bloomers

The Tiergarten city hall building in the Moabit district probably isn’t high on your list, but if you happen to be in the area, they have some lovely cherry blossom trees in front of the building on Mathilde-Jacob-Platz.

It’s not a particularly touristy area, but you might come over here to visit the Arminiusmarkthalle, a great indoor market.

The closest Ubahn station is Turmstr on the U9.

Oberbaum Bridge

Early bloomers

Oberbaumbrücke is the most recognizable bridge in Berlin, and it crosses the Spree River connecting Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain. It’s also close to the East Side Gallery.

At the southern end of the East Side Gallery, you can see a row of cherry blossom trees with the bridge behind them.

The closest transport is the Warschauer Str S&U station where you can get the U1, U3, several Sbahn lines, or the M10 tram.

East Side Gallery

Late bloomers

Behind the East Side Gallery at the end nearest to Ostbahnhof train station, there is a park that has some cherry blossom trees. This park is in between the Wall and the river, so you’ll be looking at the not-so-pretty side of the East Side Gallery.

But it’s still a gorgeous spot to see the trees, so if you’re already in the area to see the East Side Gallery, it’s worth checking out this section of cherry blossoms.

The closest transport is the Ostbahnhof station where you can catch several different Sbahn lines.

Reichstag Building

Early bloomers

This is a new one for me as I only saw them for the first time this year. Out in the lawn in front of the Reichstag Building is at least one cherry blossom tree.

There were a few others that looked like they were the right kind of tree but hadn’t bloomed yet. This important building is probably already on your Berlin bucket list, but hopefully you’ll get a sunnier day than when I was there.

Closest transport is the Bundestag Ubahn station where you can get the U5.

Frankfurter Allee

Late bloomers

If you’re exploring the eastern edge of Friedrichshain, you might come to the Frankfurter Allee S&U station (not to be confused with the Frankfurter Tor Ubahn station). Across the street from the station and the mall is a small park with quite a few cherry blossom trees.

This is another place where I think the pretty pink blooms and the grit of the city makes for some interesting pictures.

To get here, take the U5, S8, S41, S42, S85, or tram M13 to Frankfurter Allee.

Frankfurter Tor/Warschauer Strasse

Late bloomers

This is another one I wouldn’t go out of my way for, but if you’re already going to Frankfurter Tor or the Boxhagener area, you can spot a few cherry blossom trees. They are a little south of Frankfurter Tor on Warschauer Strasse.

To get there take the U5 or tram 21 or M10 to Frankfurter Tor, and the are on Warschauer Strasse opposite of Boxhagener Strasse.

Outside of Görlitzer Park

Late bloomers

Görlitzer Park is a large park in eastern Kreuzberg that is a favorite among locals for lounging and picnicking on sunny days, though it can be a bit sketchy at times, especially at night.

Along Wiener Strasse, there are a handful of pretty cherry blossom trees. If you’re in the area, you can get some nice photos here.

Kottbusser Tor

Late bloomers

Another nice row of cherry blossoms in Berlin’s Kreuzberg district is near the Kottbusser Tor Ubahn station. Walk south along Kottbusser Strasse and you’ll see the in the median.

I probably should’ve found a better spot in the middle of the crossing to take a picture, but you get the idea.

To get here, take the U1 or U3 to Kottbusser Tor and find Kottbusser Strasse going south of the station.

Glienicke Bridge

Late bloomers

This bridge connects Berlin to Potsdam in the southwest corner of the city. But during the Cold War, it was on the border between West Berlin and East Germany, though it was not a common crossing point.

It’s also known as the Spy Bridge because it was where a few famous exchanges of people between the Soviets and the Allies. The most famous was an exchange of an American pilot for a KGB agent.

On the Potsdam side of the bridge, there’s at least one cherry blossom tree. It’s a really pretty setting with the bridge and the lake, but it’s kind of tough to get the bridge in your picture because of another tree that’s kind of blocking the bridge.

If you are interested in going to see the bridge and you’re in Berlin at the right time, it’s worth checking out. But I wouldn’t go out of my way just to see this cherry blossom tree.

To get here, take the S1 or S7 (S7 is a faster route from the city center) to the Wannsee Station. Then switch to the 316 bus going towards Glienicke Brücke. The bus stop is on the opposite side of the road from the station.

Get out at the Glienicker Lake stop if you’re on a ticket that only covers zones AB, and you’ll be on the Berlin side of the bridge. (The Glienicke Brücke stop is on the Potsdam side, so technically you’d need an ABC ticket.) Then walk across to the Potsdam side to see the cherry blossoms.

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