Name: Fairy Festival in Britzer Garten 2026
Start: 2026-05-17T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-17T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Britzer Garten

Fairy Festival

About Fairy Festival

The Fairy Festival in Britzer Garten is a one-day family festival centered around the Rhododendron Grove in the south of Berlin. On May 17, 2026, the park in the Neukölln district will transform into a small fairytale world between 12 PM and 6 PM: fairies and elves in elaborate costumes will meet visitors on the park paths, children can ride unicorns, and the blooming Rhododendron Grove will provide the natural backdrop for a carefree experience in nature. The organizer is Grün Berlin; admission to the festival is included in the regular park ticket.

Dates 17 May — 17 May 2026

Venue Berlin (11000)

Prices 3.00€ — 3.00€

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Fairy Festival — edition 2026

One-day family festival in Britzer Garten on May 17, 2026, from 12 PM to 6 PM. Fairies and elves in costumes populate the blooming Rhododendron Grove; children can ride unicorns. Admission included in the park's day ticket (€3 adults).

The 2026 edition takes place on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 12 PM to 6 PM at Britzer Garten (Buckower Damm 5, 12349 Berlin). The organizer is Grün Berlin; admission is included in the regular park ticket (€3 adults).

Highlights Fairy Festival 2026

Unicorn rides for children, fairies and elves in elaborate costumes, fully blooming Rhododendron Grove as a natural backdrop, ideal for cosplay and family photos.

Programme Fairy Festival 2026

Sunday, May 17, 2026

12:00 PM — Opening of the Fairy Festival in the Rhododendron Grove
Throughout the afternoon: Fairies and elves in elaborate costumes wander through the park, pose for photos, and play with children
Unicorn rides for children: decorated ponies carry the little ones through selected park sections
Encounters with other mythical creatures along the paths
Photo spots in the fully blooming Rhododendron Grove
6:00 PM — Festival ends, park remains open as usual

Information on berlin.de · Britzer Garten — Grün Berlin

Prices Fairy Festival 2026

Admission included in the Britzer Garten day ticket: Adults €3, concessions €1.50, children under 6 free. Unicorn rides and some activities may incur additional costs.

Practical information

Practical information — Fairy Festival

Getting There

Bus M44 stops directly at the Britzer Garten entrance (Britzer Garten stop). U-Bahn U7 Britz-Süd, then approx. 15 minutes walk or bus 181/M44. By car: Parking available on Buckower Damm. Bicycles can be parked outside the park; they are not allowed inside the park itself.

Admission

Included in the regular day ticket for Britzer Garten. Adults €3 (day ticket), concessions €1.50, children under 6 free. Annual pass is cheaper for multiple visits.

Opening Hours

The Fairy Festival runs on May 17, 2026, from 12 PM to 6 PM. The park itself opens in May from 9 AM.

On Site

Several catering facilities in the park (Café am Spielplatz, Britzer Mühle). Picnicking on the lawns is expressly permitted. Toilets, changing tables, and accessible paths are available. Dogs are not allowed in Britzer Garten.

Britzer Garten — Berlin's Green South

Britzer Garten on Buckower Damm in the Neukölln district is one of Berlin's most beautiful parks. Laid out for the 1985 Federal Garden Exhibition, the park covers around 90 hectares and offers expansive lawns, a large lake, themed gardens, and a popular playground. In spring, the park is particularly in focus for one thing: the Rhododendron Grove in full bloom.

The Rhododendron Grove as a Stage

In mid-May, thousands of rhododendrons and azaleas bloom in vibrant shades of pink, purple, and white in Britzer Garten. This floral splendor serves as the natural backdrop for the Fairy Festival. Especially in the Rhododendron Grove, the atmosphere of an enchanted forest unfolds — perfect for a family festival with a fairytale touch.

Fairies, Elves, and Unicorns

The festival thrives on its staging. Several performers in elaborate costumes populate the park as fairies, elves, and other mythical creatures. They wander through the Rhododendron Grove, pose for photos, and playfully engage with children. The highlight for the little ones: unicorn rides, where decorated ponies carry children through the park. The festival is also an occasion for adults — many visitors come in costume themselves or wear flower crowns.

Atmosphere and Audience

The Fairy Festival is not a mass event but a deliberately accessible family celebration. It primarily targets families with children aged 3 to 12, as well as fans of the fantasy and cosplay scene and Berlin park visitors looking for a blooming May Sunday in nature. Picnic blankets and cameras are explicitly welcome.

Neukölln District, Britz Neighborhood

Britzer Garten is located in the Britz neighborhood in the south of the Neukölln district, in close proximity to the historic Hufeisensiedlung (UNESCO World Heritage) and Britz Castle. Despite its size, the garden is less known than the Tiergarten or Hasenheide — which gives it a quiet, almost village-like charm. The Fairy Festival fits perfectly into this profile: a local, charming festival beyond the usual big Berlin festival routine.