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Berlin's Easter Explosion – Gendarmenmarkt Becomes a Spring Wonderland

Berliners don't do quiet holidays. Over Easter weekend 2024, the city's Gendarmenmarkt transformed into a pastel-hued extravaganza, where traditional German Ostermärkte collided with Berlin's signature irreverence.

Highlights

• Artisan Market: 200+ stalls selling hand-painted eggs from the Ore Mountains
• Nighttime Projections: The French Cathedral became a canvas for digital Easter bunnies
• Radical Egg Hunt: An adults-only version with craft cocktails hidden around the square

Why It Matters

"This isn't your grandmother's Easter," laughed vendor Lena Schäfer, whose stall sold punk-rock egg decorating kits. The event typifies Berlin's ability to reinvent traditions—where else could you find a techno Easter brunch at nearby Clärchens Ballhaus?

Pro Tips

• Arrive before 10 AM to beat crowds
• Try the spargel (white asparagus) now in season
• Combine with a visit to the nearby Checkpoint Charlie Museum

Luxury Spring Getaway

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