Winter in a big city can be uncomfortable, but not so in Berlin: That’s because there’s still a lot to see here! And we have put together the 11 best winter tips for you.
Tip 1: Museums
It’s finally time to explore the Berlin museum landscape at your own pace. There are so many exciting exhibitions in museums and galleries that you are sure to find the right one for you. Whether arts and crafts, painting, communication, photography, natural history or computer games – the choice really is endless. The absolute highlight is of course Museum Island, where a visit to one of the five museums is always worthwhile.
Tickets and information about the museums in Berlin
Tip 2: Winter sports
Perhaps (but only perhaps) contrary to expectations, Berlin also offers a wide range of winter sports activities for sports enthusiasts: from ice skating to curling and tobogganing, there are many possibilities. Our tip: tobogganing on the Teufelsberg hill.
More information about winter sports in Berlin
Tip 3: Wellness
Things are calmer and more relaxed at the wellness centres: in one of the beautiful spas, in relaxed sauna worlds, in salt caves, on sauna floats, on roof terraces or in thermal baths. In combination with Spirit Yoga, you can float weightlessly in salt water, watch the interplay of light and listen to gentle underwater music. Here everything is at your disposal.
More information about wellness in Berlin
Tip 4: Experience shows & musicals
Berlin is really well placed in this respect. A wide-ranging programme in the legendary Admiralspalast, musical classics in the traditional Theater des Westens, spectacular shows in the Friedrichstadt-Palast, fascinating and constantly changing variety shows in the CHAMÄLEON Theater and the Wintergarten. The special locations such as Bar jeder Vernunft and Tipi am Kanzleramt, as well as so many other unique stages, also boast an inspiring programme.
Tickets and information about shows & musicals in Berlin
Tip 5: Winter walks through the quiet city parks
In winter you will have most of the parks to yourself (almost) – so relaxing walks are doubly worth it. Tiergarten, Natur-Park Schöneberger Südgelände or Volkspark Friedrichshain – it doesn’t matter which one. Just make sure you get up off the couch sometime.
More information about parks & gardens in Berlin
Tip 6: Cafés & tea rooms
And after the long walk, there’s nothing better than going to one of Berlin’s cosy cafés. Here you can get delicious cakes and tarts as well as a hot cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate. We have put together some suggestions for you on visitBerlin.de.
More information about cafés in Berlin
Tip 7: Going to the movies
Just the right time of year for a trip to the cinema. In the evening you can stop off and unwind in the city’s large and small cinemas. Or wait for the big event in February when the Berlinale will be returning from Febraury 10 to 20 to Berlin. This year there is a little bit changed program, but again many great films.
More information about Berlin Cinemas
Tip 8: Be active indoors
The weather is bad, but you still want to work out? Then we have the right tips for you. Skydiving and surfing, climbing and jumping on the trampoline or just playing - you can do all that in Berlin's numerous indoor halls, no matter if it's raining, snowing or storming outside.
Tip 9: Dining out
Good food can be had at any time, but in winter it is particularly enjoyable. That’s why we recommend Berlin’s exciting and delicious foodie scene and trying out new dishes and restaurants. For example, use the Veganuary to visit one of the many vegan restaurants in Berlin.
More information about Berlin's restaurants
Tip 10: Off to the neighbourhood
Use the winter to get out of your neighbourhood and visit lesser-known places in Berlin. Be it Köpenick’s old town or the Kolkviertel in Spandau – Berlin offers you plenty of opportunities for winter days out in the neighbourhoods. You can find some cool insider tips in our app Going Local Berlin.
Winter tips for Berlin's neighbourhoods
Tip 11: Botanical Garden with a tropical feeling
And there, those who really can’t stand the cold any longer can also savour the tropical feeling in winter as the Botanical Garden allows you to escape the gloomy weather for a moment and dream ahead to summer.
All information about the Botanical Garden
