#Finding new and exciting things to do in Berlin is anything but difficult. While the city may seem almost overwhelming to some due to its abundance of events, culture, and vibrancy, there’s one thing it certainly isn’t: boring. This season is also perfect for nature excursions into the Brandenburg countryside, such as to an idyllic sea buckthorn garden or one of the region’s most diverse tulip displays. At the same time, Berlin itself is focusing on modern, immersive experiences. A forest of lights made up of seemingly endless fir trees, which served as a backdrop for ice skating in the winter, is now becoming a new rave hotspot. Since April 1, 2026, a new exhibition called FOREST SEASONS has opened at the TRANSFORMATOR Kunsthalle at Dark Matter Berlin, and it’s exactly what’s going viral everywhere right now.
This exhibition is a walk-through indoor forest that feels like a mix of art installation, techno experience, and visual rave . Behind the project is artist Christopher Bauder, known for his large-scale light installations. The music, composed specifically for the exhibition by Chris Kuijten, enhances the immersive effect of the spaces. The idea is to combine nature, industrial architecture, and kinetic light art into an experience that is not merely observed but fully experienced. It is therefore not just about visual impressions, but about a holistic sensory experience.
Visitors move through an artificial forest of light and lasers. Three-dimensional laser compositions continuously shift within the space, accompanied by electronic, techno-inspired music. The scenes alternate between spring, summer, fall, and winter, forming a fluid, constantly repeating cycle. Everything runs in a loop, creating a rhythmic, virtually endless experience.
The exhibition is not a traditional club, but through deep bass, electronic sounds, dark rooms, and dynamic lighting, it creates an atmosphere strongly reminiscent of a rave. This generates an intense rave vibe without it actually being a party.
Admission is around 16 euros. Once inside, you can stay as long as you like. The installation runs continuously in roughly 45-minute cycles, so you can join in at any time and experience multiple cycles of the “seasons.”
FOREST SEASONS is far more than a purely visual installation. The forest serves as a symbol of emotions and change, while the light reflects time, mood, and transformation. Everything is in a state of constant flux—much like human emotions or the seasons themselves. This is precisely what makes the experience at once aesthetic, meditative, and slightly hypnotic.
