Germany · WORKSHOPS
The 9 best workshops you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Use a mailed scavenger hunt box to guide your family or school class from Alexanderplatz through Berlin Cathedral, Museum Island, Gendarmenmarkt, Brandenburg Gate, and Potsdamer Platz. You solve child-friendly puzzles, read short history notes, and pause whenever you like. There is no guide, and the 4.5-kilometer route takes about two hours.
At Haderner Bräu München, a brewmaster guide leads you through Munich’s first certified organic brewery. You’ll sample malt, smell different hop aromas, follow the brewing process from raw ingredients to finished beer, then taste four organic beers, including an IPA. Tours run in German, with English available by special request for groups of eight or more.
“La guida era ottima! Un ragazzo giovane, pieno di entusiasmo. Ci ha spiegato molto bene il processo di preparazione della birra con annessi, connessi e possibili inconvenienti. Molto bravo, molto preparato. Unica perplessità, la guida era un praticante della birreria, chi lo sostituirà quando avrà finito il Praktikum?”
At Jacques' Wein-Depot in Berlin-Bötzowviertel, an English-speaking Italian artist guides you through a two-hour canvas workshop while you taste white, rosé, and red wines. No painting experience is needed, and alcohol-free options are available. The small evening group usually has 8 to 12 people and begins at 7 pm.
“Ich hätte gerne mehr über die Weine erfahren, es wurde kaum etwas dazu gesagt. Ein bisschen mehr Input hätte auch zu den Maltechniken dabei sein können. Insgesamt aber sehr schöne Sache.”
At Luicella’s Osterstraße, you’ll learn how gelato is made, work in pairs to create your own flavor, and taste the results. The two-hour German-language workshop includes equipment, recipes, vegan and lactose-free ingredients, toppings, sauces, two scoops from the shop, and a hot drink. Children aged 10 and older may join with an adult.
In Gesundbrunnen, Berlin, Valerija Spasojevic and Mauro Porcu host a one-hour English-language workshop for up to five people. You will use silicone trays, colors, and powder to shape one custom item, then take it home or give it as a gift. The pace can vary, so allow extra time.
“Lovely way to spend an evening, there was nice conversation and the instruction on how to make your mould was very clear and helpful! We absolutely loved the things we made, it’s going to look great at home.”
You get a private three-hour photography lesson in Berlin with a professional photographer guide, limited to four people. Start at Brandenburg Gate and shape the route around your interests, from night shots at the Reichstag and Berlin Wall to city views, bridges, and classic landmarks. Guides such as Gareth, Marzena, Alexia, and Hannah have taught camera settings, composition, and practical shooting methods.
“Gareth was the nicest person we met in Berlin! We appreciated him teaching us so many photographic techniques. He was patient and we had a great time. The things we have learned are being put to use in our other vacations.”
Travel by train from Munich to Oberaudorf, where Anna, Tyler, and their team welcome you into a renovated 150-year-old farmhouse kitchen. You will prepare veal schnitzel, potato and radish salads, and Kaiserschmarrn, then sit down to eat. Train-station pickup is available, and the class is limited to 10 people.
“Preparing the ingredients for the potato and radish salad and cooking the schnitzel. Anna is enjoyable to talk with as she is both friendly and informative”
Meet Kit in Schöneberg for a market walk through Winterfeldtmarkt, then return to her home kitchen for hands-on preparation of a seasonal four-course German lunch. You’ll shop for fresh produce, learn practical cooking skills, taste local specialties, and sit down with German wine or sparkling wine.
“Our culinary adventure began on a rainy December day in Berlin, and despite the overcast, the experience blossomed into a phenomenal personalized journey through German markets, food preparation and, of course, consumption of the rRead more”
At Nature Gift in Hamburg-Eimsbüttel, Melissa guides you through a two-hour skincare workshop using cold-pressed organic oils, essential oils, and quality fats. You create one 60 ml or two 30 ml products, enjoy two glasses of champagne or non-alcoholic sparkling wine, and take your finished care product home.
“Ich habe meiner besten Freundin diesen Körperbutter-Workshop geschenkt, und es war ein toller Abend in einer sehr angenehmen kleinen Gruppe von Frauen! Unsere Gastgeberin Melissa hat uns von Anfang an wahnsinnig nett und aufmerksam durch unsere "Arbeit" geleitet, so daß die 2 Stunden - zudem noch unter Champagner- bzw. alk.freier Sektbegleitung - wie im Flug vergangen sind. Am Ende waren wir alle total überrascht über die vielen tollen unterschiedlichen Düfte unserer Kreationen, und sind beseelt und zufrieden mit unseren Schätzen nach Hause gegangen. Wir sind begeistert und buchen bestimmt noch weitere Workshops bei Melissa!”
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