Top 5 Sustainable Event Locations in Berlin
Discover the sustainable side of Berlin! In our blog article, we show you the top 5 sustainable event venues in the city. These locations demonstrate that sustainability and top-tier events can coex...
Open-Air Locations in Berlin: 12 Exceptional Venues Under the Open Sky
Summary of the blog post
Finally! The weather is improving, and meetings, corporate events, summer parties, open-air events, and conferences can once again take place under the open sky in extraordinary event locations across Berlin.
As the weather improves, so does the desire for meetings in the fresh air! Whether on a meadow, along the River Spree, or high above the rooftops of the capital – Berlin’s event venues offer planners countless possibilities to move workshops, seminars, conferences, corporate functions, trade fairs, and congresses outdoors. Here are our Top 12 picks.
Central Open-Air Locations in Berlin: Right in the heart of the city, but still outdoors
Berlin – a city made of concrete? Quite the opposite! Especially during the warmer months, event planners can utilise Berlin’s unique venues. The city is renowned for its green oases and offers a wide range of inspiring open-air event locations.
From historic industrial halls with outdoor areas, to fairytale-like palace gardens, open-air spaces on former stadium grounds, or – typically Berlin – beer gardens with generous outdoor seating, the possibilities for creative outdoor locations in Berlin are endless. And of course, the location plays an important role. Whether in the city centre or in the idyllic outskirts, Berlin offers the perfect setting for almost any event format.
Berlin barrierefrei
Malzfabrik with Rooftop “Sonnendeck”
Take a step back into Berlin’s industrial heritage at the Malzfabrik. Originally built during the city’s Gründerzeit (1914), this former industrial site is now a favorite of Berlin’s event venues, offering 15,500 square metres of open-air space. It is surrounded by red-brick buildings and infused with the creative spirit of Berlin’s artistic scene.
The rooftop, named Sonnendeck, offers uninterrupted views across the entire site. This outdoor location is ideal for summer corporate events such as team gatherings, open-air workshops, including BBQs.
Malzfabrik
Stiftung Preußische Schlösser und Gärten
If you wish to host a meeting like the Prussian kings and queens once did, the magnificent gardens of Berlin’s and Brandenburg’s palaces provide the perfect setting. Whether it is an incentive event or an elegant gala dinner, the Stiftung Preußische Schlösser und Gärten Berlin-Brandenburg will help to find the ideal terrace or lawn for your special occasion. From Charlottenburg Palace to Grunewald Hunting Lodge, each site offers a truly extraordinary event location in Berlin, combining historic charm with the beauty of the open air.
Schloss Sanssouci
Rennbahn Hoppegarten
Speaking of green spaces: Rennbahn Hoppegarten is undoubtedly one of the largest and greenest open grounds in the Berlin area. Founded in 1868, it is a true institution among open-air event locations and the largest sports venue by area in Berlin. The vast infield of the racecourse can host up to 90,000 participants, making it an ideal choice for large-scale outdoor events.
Rennbahn Hoppegarten
Gärten der Welt
Even more greenery in all its exotic forms and styles, awaits event planners at Gärten der Welt. From an English garden to a Japanese tea house, this vast park in Berlin-Marzahn showcases landscape art from across the globe. A seasonal highlight is the Sakura - when the Japanese cherry blossoms burst into bloom. No need for a flight to Japan to experience this magical moment. This extraordinary event location is perfect for incentive events or team meetings surrounded by nature – complete with a cable car ride.
Berlin kompakt Touren, Gärten der Welt
Stadion an der Alte Försterei
Plenty of open space and greenery can be found at Stadion an der Alten Försterei, the home ground of the football club 1. FC Union Berlin. As Berlin’s largest dedicated football stadium, it offers open-air event capacity for up to 25,000 guests. The venue is particularly well-suited for sports-inspired corporate events or large summer parties.
Stadium interior presentation
BRLO Brewhouse Berlin
In Berlin, the “B” could just as well stand for beer gardens – and the fact that many of them open their gates for corporate events says it all. Guests can fully unwind with a freshly brewed BRLO Beer at BRLO Brewhouse Berlin and magnificent view of the 26-hectare Gleisdreieck. The open-air location is perfect for laid-back corporate events in a rustic beer garden setting. For those interested, the urban event venue also offers guided tours of the in-house brewery.
BRLO Brwhouse + Biergarten
Zenner Biergarten
Another beer garden? Absolutely! Zenner Biergarten, a riverside venue on the banks of the River Spree, offers space for up to 2,500 guests. Thanks to the careful restoration of this 19th-century building, the site now features comprehensive event infrastructure. You won’t have to compromise on essentials like Wi-Fi, electricity, or kitchen logistics.
Had enough of beer? Zenner also features a charming wine garden with 600 square metres of space.
Open-Air Locations by the Water: Holiday feelings in the middle of Berlin
Berlin is rich in waterways: From the Havel and Spree Rivers to Müggelsee, Wannsee, and along the Landwehr Canal and Teltow Canal – water carves its way through Berlin. Accordingly vast are the possibilities for unique events on or beside the water.
Spindler und Klatt
Set directly on the Spree River, the 200-square-metre terrace of Spindler & Klatt lies at the former East-West border between Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain. Here, Berlin's life flows by, quite literally – creating the perfect waterfront setting for exclusive events.
Spindler & Klatt's pontoon directly on the Spree
E-Werk
From the rooftop terrace of E-Werk, a former electrical substation, guests enjoy unobstructed views all the way to the Berlin TV Tower – even with bad weather. The venue’s integrated Skylounge accommodates up to 200 guests. Ideal for events with a panoramic view: an open-air location in Berlin with an indoor option.
E-Werk, Berlin
KALLE Neukölln
Hosting a meeting in a former department store, followed by a refreshing dip in a rooftop pool? That’s possible at KALLE Neukölln - 40,000 s square metres are filled with offices, retail spaces, a food market, and a publicly accessible rooftop garden with a swimming pool.
This project by smartvillage is the first of its kind in Berlin, reviving a long-vacant building complex since April 2025. A creative event location, it stands out thanks to its lush rooftop garden, beer garden, bar, and bistro. It’s a place to relax and connect during the day, and in the evening, it transforms into a vibrant spot for fine dining, music, and live performances. A true day-to-night venue, just as you’d expect in Berlin.
Waterfront am Estrel Berlin
Staying in Neukölln, but this time at ground level yet still by the water. More precisely, on the banks of the Neukölln shipping canal, where the beach bar and the associated summer garden with gastronomy create a holiday feeling.
It’s the perfect way to wind down after a meeting or conference at the Estrel Congress Center Berlin. The Waterfront combines the relaxed charm of a riverside location with the full comfort of a modern congress and hotel complex.
EUREF-Campus
Who would have thought that in the heart of vibrant Schöneberg, with the city’s S-Bahn gliding past, you could unwind so peacefully by a pool? The EUREF-Campus is renowned for its exceptional sustainability standards standards – even the swimming pool is sustainably heated. This distinctive event location offers unique opportunities for summery receptions for up to 150 guests.
EUREF-Campus
Meeting Guide Berlin: Even More Open-Air Venues at a Glance
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