9 Workshops & Classes in Germany to Get Into the Diary Early

1.Graffiti Workshop at the Berlin Wall

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 234 reviews · 1h 30m · from $135Our pick

Paint legal graffiti on a remaining section of the Berlin Wall, learn spray techniques, and receive professional photos in this creative 90-minute workshop.

“Sylvain was brilliant! He was very experienced, encouraging and supportive whilst still allowing us to do our own thing and have fun with the workshop which is exactly what we needed as beginners. I cannot recommend this workshop more it is a must do for Berlin!”

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2.Self-Guided Family and School Class Scavenger Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 128 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Review of Berlin’s self-guided family scavenger hunt, covering the route, puzzles, value, practical details, and who will enjoy it most.

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3.Hands-On Brewery Tour & Tasting of 4 Organic Beers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 117 reviews · 1 hour · from $24Best value

Tour Munich’s first certified organic brewery, taste four craft beers, sample malt and hops, and meet the brewers behind Haderner Bräu.

“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?”

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4.Wine on Canvas – Paint Workshop and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 59 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Paint a canvas, taste white, rosé, and red wines, and enjoy a relaxed Friday workshop in Berlin's Bötzowviertel for $47.

“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.”

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5.Ice-Cream Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 52 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Make gelato in Hamburg at this hands-on workshop with custom flavors, vegan options, toppings, two scoops, and a hot drink.

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6.Casting Workshop with Natural Materials

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $34Top rated

Make a custom natural-material design in a small Berlin workshop, with supplies, English guidance, and a keepsake to take home.

“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.”

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7.Berlin Photography Masterclass – Private Photography Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $180

Learn Berlin photography in a private three-hour walk covering the Reichstag, Berlin Wall, East Side Gallery, and night shooting tips.

“Alexia was great. She planned a walk to places in Berlin with great photo opportunities. She reviewed my pictures with a critical eye and recommended different approaches and techniques to use. She is extremely knowledgeable about the features of highly sophisticated equipment and how to take advantage of those features. She left me with good advice for continuing my work with photography. The only thing I would change is that I did not need a review of aperture/shutter speed relationship.”

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8.Bavarian Schnitzel Cooking Class in Oberaudorf Farmhouse

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $252

Cook schnitzel and Kaiserschmarrn in a 150-year-old farmhouse near Munich, with mountain views, local recipes, and train pickup.

“This was one of the best things I’ve done in all my travels to Munich. This is a hands-on class, you don’t just watch, so you really know how to make schnitzel and other items. The trip to Oberaudorf was simple (no change of trains) and you’re met at the station. Two tips: 1. sit in the front two coaches when departing Munich as the train might “split” into two trains in Rothenburg. 2. Walk back to the Train station after the class, instead of being driven back, Oberaudorf is a cute little town (village) and is worth taking the walk back through it. Even if you have zero cooking…”

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9.Eat Like a Berliner: Market Tour, Cooking Class and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $278

Shop Berlin’s Winterfeldtmarkt, cook a seasonal four-course meal, and enjoy German wine in a tiny Schöneberg group.

“We absolutely loved our market and cooking experience with Kit. She took us through the markets, history, vendors, then back to her flat to prepare a seasonal 4 course menu. We're a group of 5 friends, 2 who are not cooks and they enjoyed it as well.”

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