Katarzyna Olczak (28) from Reinickendorf with a hula hoop on the banks of the Spree: “We’re free and are going for a walk through Berlin. We ended up here by accident and are dancing a round here by the water” Photo: Christian Lohse
By Sara Orlos Fernandes
Away from the demos, the Berliners enjoyed the 1st of May in the sun. In perfect sunny weather, people danced, feasted and bathed.
Despite the water temperature of ten degrees, the first swimmers dared to go into the cool water at the Plötzensee lido. “It’s incredibly cold, but we had to be there at the opening and open the bathing season,” says Kate Leismer (42) from Schöneberg.
Kate Leismer (42) from Schöneberg with her daughter Zoe (7) at the Plötzensee lido: “Of course it’s still a bit chilly, but the children couldn’t wait, so we had to come here for the opening and swim for the first time this year” Photo: Christian Lohse
It was significantly warmer on the banks of the Spree on Museum Island. Here, under the sun, salsa was danced and hula hoops swung.
May 1st: With the beautiful weather, many were drawn to the banks of the Spree across from the main train station Photo: Christian Lohse
Many came here deliberately to avoid the hustle and bustle around Neukölln and Kreuzberg and just to relax.
Real spring fever: Martina (32) and Jan Hassenpflug (29) from Mariendorf: “The weather is nice. We sit by the Spree and just enjoy the sun. The people are in a good mood, there is music and finally Berlin feels like spring.”
Photo: Christian Lohse