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Winter in Berlin

Schlittenfahrer im Volkspark am Weinberg

Sporting Activities in Winter

Winterwetter - Berlin

Sledding Hills in Berlin

As soon as the first snow falls, many families are drawn to the sledding hills in Berlin's parks and forests. Discover the city's best sled runs.  more

Hallenbad (Symboldbild)

Indoor Swimming Pools

Whether you're looking for a pool for your daily workout or a place to relax amid beautiful archiecture, Berlin has the right indoor swimming pool for you.  more

Nikolauslauf

Berlin St. Nicholas Run

December 07, 2024

From the children's run to the half marathon: Participants of the St. Nicholas Run (Nikolauslauf) around Schlachtensee can choose between several distances.  more

Laufevent Berlin

Berlin New Year's Eve Run

December 31, 2024

Before the big New Year's Eve party, runners can end the old year in a sporty way at the traditional Berlin New Year's Eve Run organized by the SCC Berlin.  more

Frankfurt Marathon 2018

Berlin Valentine's Run

February 16, 2025

The Valentine's Run in the Gardens of the World is a relatively new addition to Berlin's running calendar. In 2025, the couples' run will take place for the fifth time.  more

Tips for Winter Walks

Winter in Berlin 2010

Parks & Gardens

The parks and gardens of Berlin offer many beautiful places for long winter walks.  more

Winter im Tierpark (2)

Zoos & Animal Parks

Berlin's zoos and animal parks stay open in the winter. Walking through the facilities, you can discover some animals that do not hibernate. In December, special Christmas walking tours are offered for families.  more

Tegeler See

Lakes

When Berlin's lakes freeze over during the colder months, they make for a particularly magical backdrop for relaxed winter walks.  more

Enjoy the Holidays

Weihnachtsmarkt vor dem Schloss Charlottenburg

Christmas Markets in Berlin

Discover the most popular Christmas markets in Berlin: adresses, opening hours and public transport connections and more information.  more

Weihnachten in Berlin

Christmas in Berlin

Christmas markets,Christmas tours, festive illuminations and more: the most important information for the holiday season in the capital.  more

Silvester an der Oberbaumbrücke (2)

New Year's Eve Events

From wild parties to classical concerts and from musicals and shows to New Year's Eve runs: Discover the best events on December 31 in Berlin.  more

Top Events in Winter

Christmas Garden 2022

Christmas Garden Berlin

November 20, 2024 - January 12, 2025

For Christmas Garden, the Botanical Garden in Berlin is transformed into a glowing fairytale landscape with all kinds of light shows, magic forests and 3D illuminated figures.  more

Weihnachten im Tierpark 2023 (1)

Christmas at the Tierpark

November 22, 2024 - January 12, 2025

Europe's largest zoo will be bathed in Christmas lights again this year. The historical Friedrichsfelde Palace is at the heart of the luminous Christmas tour.  more

Grüne Woche

International Green Week Berlin

January 17 - 26, 2025

The International Green Week in Berlin is considered the world's biggest public fair for the food, agricultural, and horticultural industries.  more

Transmediale 2024 (5)

Transmediale

Date not yet known

Transmediale is a festival and year-round project in Berlin that highlights new connections between art, culture and technology.  more

Berlinale 2024

Berlinale - Berlin International Film Festival

February 13 - 23, 2025

The Berlin International Film Festival, Berlinale for short, is one of the most important film festivals worldwide. Every year, it attracts the elite of the film industry as well as the largest audience of any film festival in the world.  more

Monthly Event Highlights

Silvester am Brandenburger Tor (8)

Events in December

Highlights of the Berlin culture program in December, including Christmas events, exhibitions, concerts, New Year's Eve celebrations and more.  more

Tanztage 2024 (5)

Events in January

Highlights of the Berlin culture programme in January, including exhibitions, trade fairs, concerts, festivals and more.  more

Berlinale

Events in February

Highlights of the Berlin culture program in February: the Berlinale Film Festival, Transmediale, exhibitions, concerts, folk festivals and more.  more