Welcome to Things to do in Berlin! Ollie Bennet here, your enthusiastic globetrotter of the quirkverse, bringing you the zestiest roundup for Sunday, September 14, 2025. The city’s pulse is electric—late-summer warmth, a touch of crispness in the breeze, and Berlin’s parks are filling up with marathon sprinters, festival-hoppers, and maybe the odd fan trying to dress like a tubist. So, listeners, lace up your boots or go full rollerblades—Berlin is begging you to come out and play!
Berlin today is absolutely buzzing. The Berlin Marathon is arguably the big kahuna this Sunday, with more than 40,000 runners from 120 nations pounding the historic streets. Spectators pack the curbs for world-class athletic feats, spontaneous dance-offs, and the occasional guy juggling bratwursts while sprinting—if anyone can do it, it’s Berlin! According to visitBerlin.de, the marathon starts and ends at Straße des 17. Juni, so don’t be surprised if you see superheroes, dinosaurs, or people dressed as famous Berliners zooming by.
Not a runner? No problem! Today marks the dazzling final day of the 13th Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art. Multiple venues, including KW Institute and Hamburger Bahnhof, are blowing minds with some of the wildest installations and performance art in Europe. This is the last call—tickets are still up for grabs and anyone under 18 strolls in for free, making it a top pick for families, future gallerists, and anyone who thinks art should occasionally be a bit bonkers.
For the music nuts, you are spoiled! Drake, the superstar himself, is dropping beats at Uber Arena tonight. If you prefer your concerts with a twist, check out the “Tuba Vibes” chamber concert in the fairytale-like courtyard of Jagdschloss Grunewald, starting at 11am—a blast for lovers of big brass and a wild way to start your Sunday.
If food and new experiences are your game, the freshly opened PETRI Berlin is making waves. This new archaeological visitor centre offers actual basement excavations, medieval burials, and hands-on workshops right in the city’s heart—a true treat for history geeks or anyone suffering from Indiana Jones envy.
Heads-up for anyone using Berlin’s funky public transit: most routes are running smoothly post-marathon, but always check city advisories before hopping on a tram, unless your goal is to accidentally become a marathon participant—which, let’s be real, is a classic Berlin misadventure.
Now, for those secret Ollie Bennet tips! If you want to feel like a proper Berliner today, try navigating local museums after 6pm. Berlin’s Museums Night means over 70 spots crack open from 6pm to 2am, with everything from acrobatics to quiz games. Why limit yourself to ancient artefacts when you could win a prize for goofy history knowledge? Also, Gendarmenmarkt has just been restored with a sleek sustainability twist—perfect for your “I want my Insta followers to think I’m an urban explorer” post.
Pro tip: When in doubt today, ask a stranger about the best kebab shop or where to spot the city’s freest peacocks—either way, you’ll get a story and possibly a new friend.
Ready for tomorrow? The buzz keeps rolling: the Musikfest Berlin continues with the Berliner Philharmoniker, and expect a tidal wave of contemporary art as the Triennial of Modernism kicks off. Ollie Bennet will be here for your next epic adventure.
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