The last weekend of the year is just around the corner and if you're wondering what events you can really enjoy at the turn of the year in Berlin, you should read on now. Because we have a winter film festival with Feuerzangenbowle, a panoramic view over Berlin, art and much more on offer for you. So get out into the city and recharge your batteries for the long New Year's Eve!
Tip 1: Enjoy Feuerzangenbowle at the Winter Film Festival in the Nikolai Quarter
The Nikolai Quarter is worth a visit any other weekend of the year. But when the historic grounds around St Nicholas' Church host the Winter Film Festival, it's an opportunity not to be missed. As every year, Die Feuerzangenbowle with Heinz Rühmann is shown - an absolute classic in the run-up to Christmas. Of course, there will be a steaming cup of the right drink to go with it!
When: Friday and Saturday from 12 to 10 pm, Sunday from 12 to 9 pm
Where: Nikolaikirchplatz, Mitte
Tip 2: Admire Kajika Aki's art on the Tresor MegaFence
What is probablythe longest canvas in Berlin is getting a new coat of paint. Kajika Aki's 90-metre-long installation CLAIM FOR PEACE can be seen on the famous Tresor MegaFence until 5 January. Born in 1993, the artist studied at the École Estienne and has since made a name for herself with animated short films and large-format works. In the midst of major construction sites and a city in transition, she will be addressing destruction, renewal and the transformative power of art at MegaFence.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Where: Tresor Berlin, Köpenicker Straße 70, Kreuzberg
Tip 3: Experience Christmas in the Biedermeier era at the Knoblauchhaus
Another tip from the Nikolai quarter, but this time for the Museum Knoblauchhaus: A journey through time to the origins of German Christmas traditions awaits you on three floors this weekend. With the audio guide in your ear, you can stroll through the Christmas-decorated Biedermeier house and be enchanted by historical Christmas decorations and toys in the living room and library. And who knows, maybe one or two of the traditions will look familiar to you...
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm
Where: Museum Knoblauchhaus, Poststraße 23, Mitte
Tip 4: Learn more about the role of news at the Museum of Communication
News shapes our view of the world - today it is available at all times and yet fewer and fewer people are interested in keeping up to date. You can find out why this is and what role news agencies play in this in an exciting way at NACHRICHTEN - NEWS in the Museum of Communication. In the interactive exhibition, youcan get to know your own approach to news better and think together about what makes a well-informed society!
When: Sunday at 13:30
Where: Museum für Kommunikation Berlin, Leipziger Straße 16, Mitte
Tip 5: Find out everything you need to know about the art of fireworks
It won't be long until New Year's Eve, when fireworks will once again be set off at will. If you are still interested in the cultural significance of fireworks, where in the world the first firecrackers were set off and the consequences of fireworks for the environment, you should visit Durchgeknallt und abgebrannt i at the Kulturforum this weekend. In the exhibition, you can learn all kinds of facts from over five centuries of fireworks culture. So you can start New Year's Eve well informed!
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm
Where: Kulturforum, Matthäikirchplatz, Tiergarten
Tip 6: Immerse yourself in important works of art at "Into the Painting"
If you think that paintings only come to life at Hogwarts, you should take a closer look at the current exhibition at the German Historical Museum. Because at Into the Painting! you can step into the paintings of great artists through the canvas and find out how the people depicted in them lived in times gone by. The exhibition is particularly aimed at children and offers many opportunities to join in and try things out. So get painting!
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm
Where: Deutsches Historisches Museum - Pei-Bau, Hinter dem Gießhaus 3, Mitte
Tip 7: Laugh your head off at the Laughing Spree Comedy
Some things only happen once, even in a big city like Berlin: English comedy shows on board a Spree ship, for example. The weekly show is hosted by Chris Doering, who knows a thing or two about funny stories. Each comedian has a maximum of seven minutes to make you laugh. But we can assure you: Most of the time, they don't need that long. Because whoever performs here in front of the picturesque Spree backdrop knows exactly how to wrap the audience around their finger with a lot of humour! Sunday at 9 pm
Where: The Floating Lounge, Mühlenstraße 73, Friedrichshain
Tip 8: Marvel at the mechanical Christmas mountain in the Museum of European Cultures
The festive Christmas decorations from the Erzgebirge are world-famous. But what can be seen in the MEK far exceeds even the high standards of the Erzgebirge. The mechanical Christmas mountain tells the story of Jesus Christ from his birth to the Passion on around 15 square metres with over 300 figures. The impressive work of art dates back to the 19th century and was assembled in loving detail. It can be admired in the permanent exhibition of the Museum of European Cultures - and loses none of its charm even after the holidays.
When: Friday from 10am to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 6pm
Where: Museum of European Cultures, Arnimallee 25, Dahlem
Tip 9: Solve tricky puzzles in Project Horizon in the Futurium
Mysterious things are happening in the Futurium - and only you can help solve the strange incidents. In this murder mystery in the futuristic science museum, you have to solve tricky puzzles and need one thing above all: team spirit. Because you won't get far on your own: the Futurium secrets can only be uncovered as a team. The game is suitable for anyone aged 16 and over and lasts around 90 minutes. To take part, you have to register in advance. Then you can go on a journey of discovery in teams of two, three or four.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Where: Futurium, Alexanderufer 2, Mitte
Tip 10: Travel through 900 years of city history on the TV tower
At the weekend, you can get a real 360° overview of Berlin's past with a visit to the tallest building in the city: First take the lift in 40 seconds to the viewing floor of the TV tower, then continue to the virtual reality experience Berlin's Odyssey on the ground floor of the TV tower. A journey through 900 years of the city's history awaits you here. More overview just before the end of the year is not possible! Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 11 pm
Where: Fernsehturm Berlin, Panoramastraße 1a, Mitte
Tip 11: Sharpen your senses at the DeJa Vu Museum
If you want to really turn your world view upside down, the DeJa Vu Museum is the right place for you. Here, on 1,000 square metres, everything revolves around optical illusions and modern works of art that challenge your senses. For example, in the Thunderstorm Room, where you stand in the middle of an endless storm and experience the forces of nature up close, or in the Star Room, which takes you into the infinite vastness of the universe. You can also look forward to around 60 exhibits by the well-known artist Oleg Shupliak, in which he brings abstract illusions to life.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 8pm
Where: DeJa Vu Museum, Rochstraße 14c, Mitte
