With the good weather, the craving for ice cream automatically increases. From sorbet lovers to fans of creamy pistachio or salted caramel —tastes vary, but one thing remains the same: the love for gelato. Berlin is now celebrating exactly that in a special way with Gelato Week 2026, taking place throughout the city from May 7 to 17. Over 50 ice cream shops are participating and each is offering a special flavor for €1.80 per scoop.
Gelato Week is organized by True Italian, a platform that has specialized for years in raising awareness of and promoting authentic Italian cuisine in Germany. Behind it all is a deliberately simple yet highly effective concept: Each participating ice cream shop develops an exclusive special flavor available only during the event, and visitors move from spot to spot—almost like a culinary scavenger hunt across the city. The focus is not only on taste but also on craftsmanship, the quality of ingredients, and creative reinterpretations of classic gelato traditions.
The 2026 edition takes place from May 7 to 17 and brings together more than 50 ice cream shops across Berlin. What makes it special is the pricing structure: the specially created flavor costs a uniform €1.80 per shop, while all other flavors remain at their regular prices. It’s important to note, then, that this isn’t about cheap ice cream in general, but specifically about these limited-edition signature flavors, which are often much more experimental than the standard lineup.
In terms of flavor, Gelato Week is far from the ordinary. Instead of classic vanilla or chocolate, you can expect combinations like ricotta with fig and honey, basil with lemon, or pistachio with orange blossom. Many ice cream shops are taking the opportunity to experiment with textures, flavors, and even savory notes, or to reinterpret familiar flavors in modern and surprising ways. That’s precisely where the appeal lies: it’s a testing ground for creativity that you rarely encounter in everyday life.
