Blog Open-Air Locations in Berlin: 12 Exceptional Venues Under the Open Sky

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.

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.

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.

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.

Plenty of open space and greenery can be found at Stadion 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.

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.

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.