Temperatures are dropping, the days are getting shorter—and yet everything around us glows in golden hues: It’s fall, the season of change. In Berlin, we can enjoy it to the fullest with a variety of indoor and outdoor activities to suit every taste: Whether you’re putting your feet up and warming up in one of the city’s lovely saunas or admiring the picturesque fall landscape from a 40-meter-high observation tower near Berlin. But one thing belongs to fall just as much as golden-red foliage, crisp weather, and pumpkin spice lattes —pumpkins! Visiting pumpkin farms and festivals is one of the most wonderful
If you’re looking for a pumpkin exhibition with a wow factor in the Berlin area, the Klaistow Asparagus and Adventure Farm is the perfect spot: For the fall season of 2026, “Pumpkin Goes to Hollywood” will be celebrated here—with over 100,000 pumpkins and around 500 different varieties. The highlight is the Pumpkin Weigh-In Championship on September 27, 2026 (2:00–5:00 p.m.), where giant pumpkins compete for the heaviest weight.
If you’re looking for an autumn outing with a pumpkin theme in the Berlin area, you’ll find it here: Until November 1, 2026, Karl’s Adventure Village in Elstal transforms into an orange-hued autumn wonderland featuring hundreds of pumpkins, a new pumpkin pyramid, large pumpkin figures, and seasonal products. Admission is generally free; however, some rides require “Erlebnistaler” (1 Erlebnistaler = 1 €) .
Harvest Festival at Domäne Dahlem
At the Harvest Festival at Domäne Dahlem on October 3 and 4, 2026, fall will be celebrated with regional specialties, traditional crafts, and a colorful program for the whole family . Amid historic farm buildings and fields, you can discover seasonal products , watch the farmers at work, and look forward to fall treats. A lovely outing to enjoy autumn right in the heart of Berlin.
Pumpkin Festival at the Fredersdorf Estate
On October 24, 2026, the Pumpkin Festival at the historic Fredersdorf estate will be all about this beloved fall vegetable. Across from the church, an autumnal celebration awaits you , featuring pumpkins, regional specialties, and a variety of activities for all ages. This makes the event a wonderful opportunity for a fall outing to the Berlin countryside.
On October 4 and 5, Berlin celebrates the 27th Schöneberg Pumpkin Festival, which transforms Akazienstraße into a colorful autumn paradise. Over 10,000 pumpkins in 20 varieties and 140 exhibitors offering art, jewelry, fashion, and culinary delights await you. Local restaurateurs serve soups, cakes, quiches, and lasagnas, accompanied by wines, liqueurs, and other specialties. The festival is a major crowd-pleaser right in the heart of Berlin and perfect for families, couples, or friends looking to enjoy the fall. It’s open on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
