Great things to do in Berlin in autumn

Enjoy traditional German autumnal food

Autumn in Germany is harvest season offering lots of fresh produce. Ranging from mushrooms, apples and plums to pumpkin, pears and quinces as well as red beets and sweet chestnuts – Berlin’s seasonal and regional restaurants offer a multitude of delicious and colourful culinary delights during this time of year. Of course, a visit to a farmers market is also a great way to discover some of the fresh product on offer in the city.

Augustiner am Gendarmenmarkt is a classic Bavarian style beer hall offering lots of German specialities and staples, such as pretzels, roasted pork, sausages. The beer comes from the Augustiner Brewery in Munich, which has maintained the tradition of wooden bottling and is the only brewery in Europe that still works with its own malthouse. A favourite option here is their Old Bavarian Apple Strudel, which is one of the best in the city.

Close to Charlottenburg Palace, you can find Hoffgarten. The restaurant offers a small menu that varies by season and availability, while close contacts with suppliers guarantee the high quality and freshness of the ingredients used. A selection of over 100 wines and sparkling wines as well as 16 beers and local juices that are all produced in Germany complete the luxurious experience close to the palace.

Stroll around Charlottenburg Palace

The baroque gardens around Charlottenburg Palace can be visited for free and show off a fascinating autumnal display of colours with bright red, orange and golden leaves. They are considered a world renowned example of garden design, making them the perfect destination to escape from the hectic city space and for walk on a sunny day during autumn in Berlin.

Or escape to Charlottenburg Palace itself and witness Prussia’s magnificence in one spot. The palace is the largest and most significant palace complex in Berlin and used to be home to Prussian kings and German emperors. Wander through interiors and halls that have maintained their original decorations from the Baroque period to the early 20th century and marvel at luxurious suites and impressive art collections.