Next weekend, Berlin celebrates 35 years since the fall of the Wall. Don't miss the large open-air exhibition that runs along the route of the former Wall through the city. You can warm up at the first winter markets - and hold out until the big Freedom Concert on the evening of 9 November (between 8 and 9 pm). Sing along with the Band der Freiheit, which brings together hundreds of musicians on five stages, songs such as "People have the Power" by Patti Smith, "Heroes" by David Bowie and "Freiheit" by Marius Müller Westernhagen. We think it's a real Berlin start to the winter and Christmas market season
Since 1 November: sledding at Winterwelt on Potsdamer Platz
The big toboggan run has been on Potsdamer Platz since the first of November. From a height of 12 metres, you can sledge towards the Berlin Christmas season. Get your first Christmas waffles and sausages at Winterwelt, warm up with mulled wine, punch and this wonderful anticipation that Christmas comes back every year despite everything.
- Date: 1 November 2024 to 1 January 2025
- Opening times: daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (24.12. to 16.00 hrs)
- Where: Potsdamer Platz, Mitte
Since 1. November: Carousel rides at the Lichtenberg Wintertime
Nervous thrills instead of contemplation: The Christmas carnival on Landsberger Allee flashes and glows from afar. This winter funfair for the whole family already has a long tradition in Berlin. Look forward to numerous carousels and rides and welcome the Christmas season in an exuberant atmosphere, cheering and screaming under flashing, colourful lights.
- Date: 1 November to 28 December 2024 (closed 24 November and 24 December)
- Opening times: Monday to Thursday 2pm - 9:30pm, Friday and Saturday 2pm - 11pm, Sunday and public holidays 12pm - 9pm
- Where: Landsberger Allee, Lichtenberg
From 8. November: Fly from the Freefall Tower into the Wintertraum Köpenick
This year, the Wintertraum in Köpenick invites you to an adrenaline-fuelled start to the winter season. Here you can ride the Ferris wheel, carousel, rollercoaster and plunge into the Christmas hype from the 85-metre-high Free Fall Tower.
- Date: 8 November to 29 December
- Opening times: Monday to Thursday 2 - 10 pm, Friday &Saturday 2 - 11 pm, Sundays & public holidays 12 - 9 pm, 25 & 26 December 1 - 9 pm (24 November & 24. December closed)
- Where: Schnellerstraße 145, Köpenick
From 8. November: Celebrate at the LGBTQIA* Winterdays
Every year, one of the most colourful winter markets in Berlin transforms the Nollendorfkiez into a glittering and sparkling meeting place for Berlin's LGBTQ+ scene. Under the roof of the Hochbahn, you are protected from wind and rain and can enjoy the varied stage programme with hot drinks and Christmas snacks.
- Date: 8 November to 23 December 2024 (Winterdays 8 to 23 November, Christmas Avenue 25 November to 23 December), closed on 17 and 24 November
- Opening times: Monday to Thursday from 4pm to 10pm, Friday to Sunday from 3pm to 10pm
- Where: Nollendorfplatz, Schöneberg
From 9. November: Stroll through the magical winter lights of Dark Matter
And another tip from Lichtenberg: With the winter lights, Dark Matter brings a very special light magic into the dark season. Stroll through the festive-futuristic light sculptures in Dark Matter's inner courtyard and be enchanted by the magical atmosphere. The installation by light artist Christopher Bauder will be accompanied by a contemporary piece by Dutch composer and producer Chris Kuijten. Perfect for an atmospheric evening full of Christmas magic, hot drinks and snacks.
- Date: 9 November 2024 to 5 January 2025
- Opening times: Tuesday to Thursday 5 - 10 pm, Friday & Saturday 5 - 11 pm, Sunday 5 - 10 pm
- Where: Köpenicker Chaussee 46, Lichtenberg
From 9. November: Enjoy the scent of fir trees at the Glühwald on Uber Platz
A small winter forest invites you to linger in the middle of Berlin on Uber Platz. Look forward to the scent of fir trees and open fires, bratwurst, crepes and smoked salmon. Of course, there are also hot drinks for every taste at the Waldtränke
- Date: 9 November - 22 December
- Opening times: Wednesday to Sunday from 4pm
- Where: Uber Platz 1, Friedrichshain
