Winter is cold - high time to think of warm places. Or even colder ones to make Berlin seem warmer. A tour of the North and South Poles awaits you at Berlin Zoo, the Museum of Communication takes you to a famous Gallic village and Tempelhof Airport takes you right into the heart of Berlin's history. We also have a Super Bowl party for you and a trip to the silent film era. More than enough tips for an exciting weekend!
Tip 1: Be enchanted by Enlightenment at the Passionskirche
The Passionskirche in Kreuzberg is a building with an impressive atmosphere even on a normal day. This weekend, however, Enlightenment takes it to the next level. The spectacular light installation transforms the church into a magical place and skilfully uses the architectural features to create a truly immersive experience. The performances with specially composed music are something for the whole family and are performed at various times throughout the weekend.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Where: Passionskirche, Marheinekeplatz 2, Kreuzberg
Tip 2: Watch the Super Bowl at the NFL Watch Party
The Super Bowl is coming up, and with it one of the biggest sporting events in the world. If you want to watch the exciting battle for the title between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs in a large group of like-minded people, you shouldn't miss the Super Bowl party at LVL Berlin. The gaming location directly at Checkpoint Charlie is not only broadcasting the game live. You'll also get an exclusive warm-up programme with a DJ set, gaming tournaments, special guests and more. The best conditions to pass the time with friends until kick-off.
When: Sunday from 8pm
Where: LVL Berlin, Schützenstraße 73, Mitte
Tip 3: Discover the history of the former airport at Mythos Tempelhof
Airlift, Europe's largest architectural monument, venue for a wide variety of events in the centre of Berlin - the former Tempelhof Airport has shaped (and continues to shape) the history of the city like few other buildings. So it's high time to take a closer look at this impressive building and its role over the years. At the weekend, you will have the opportunity to do so on a 2-hour guided tour. You will learn everything important about the airport and take a look behind the scenes.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 12pm, 1pm and 3pm
Where: Tempelhof Airport, CHECK-IN Visitor Centre, Platz der Luftbrücke 5, Tempelhof
Tickets for the myth of Tempelhof
Tip 4: Unfortunately cancelled - Immerse yourself in sonic and visual worlds at Projections
Classical music fans take note: This weekend, Projections is an event to suit your taste. Because the Konzerthaus will be exploring the question of whether music needs an extra-musical ally. The result is exciting and sensory-inspiring concerts with live visual performances and more. At the centre of Projections is the 13-hour Beethoven Marathon, in which all 32 piano sonatas by the exceptional composer will be performed. And if that's not enough for you, you can listen to an AI-generated 33rd sonata late at night.
When: Friday at 7pm and 9pm, Saturday at 11am
Where: Konzerthaus, Gendarmenmarkt, Mitte
Tip 5: Take great selfies at the Balloon Museum
An immersive, hands-on art experience awaits you at the new Balloon Museum at Arena Berlin. As the name suggests, the artworks and installations are made of balloons. From dreamy cityscapes and trees made of balloons to a journey into the inner workings of AI, there's plenty on offer here. The works of art in the Balloon Museum are suitable for young and old, but you should bring a sense of discovery with you. And your mobile phone so that you can take photos of yourself with and in the artworks.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm
Where: Balloon Museum, Arena Berlin, Eichenstraße 4, Treptow
Tickets for the Balloon Museum
Tip 6: Explore the traces of Asterix at the Museum of Communication
In the brand new exhibition at the Museum of Communication you can follow in the footsteps of probably the most famous Gaul in the world. We are of course talking about Asterix. Over 400 million comic albums have been sold worldwide to date and the stories about Asterix, Obelix, Idefix, the Romans and the magic potion are a must for every childhood. During your visit, you can look at sketches, original pages, early works and numerous personal items belonging to Uderzo and trace the history of the creation of the Asterix stories.
When: Friday from 9am to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 6pm
Where: Museum for Communication Berlin, Leipziger Straße 16, Mitte
Info on the exhibition about Asterix
Tip 7: Experience cinema like 100 years ago with Charlie Chaplin's Gold Rush
This weekend at Babylon you can experience cinema like 100 years ago - and with a real classic of film history. The programme includes the film Gold Rush with Charlie Chaplin. To really immerse you in the cinema experience, the silent film will be accompanied by a live orchestra. Join in the excitement as Charlie Chaplin travels to Alaska as a gold prospector and finds his fortune against all odds. Tickets for the screening are limited, so make sure you secure your place in good time!
When: Friday at 19:30
Where: Babylon, Rosa-Luxemburg-Straße 30, Mitte
Info about the cinema with Charlie Chaplin
Tip 8: Walk in the footsteps of Prussian nobility at Sanssouci Palace
Our next tip is also about travelling back in time: The Sanssouci Palace invites you to explore the eventful history of the Prussian kings and queens. The summer residence, also known as the "Prussian Versailles", has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990 and delights visitors with its extensive gardens, imposing architecture and the New Palace. The latter can only be visited with a guided tour.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 4.30 pm
Where: Sanssouci Palace, Maulbeerallee, Potsdam
Tickets for the guided tour of Sanssouci Palace
Tip 9: Get to know the everyday lives of children from other parts of the world
No more fish fingers from the chiller cabinet - the children you see in the short films in the Humboldt Forum catch their own fish and then cook it on an open fire. The title of the series also fits in with this: In eigene Regie. What would be rather unusual for children in Berlin is part of everyday life in Papua New Guinea. Find out what other differences (and similarities) there are in the three short films for children from 6 (and adults) at the Humboldt Forum.
When: Sunday at 1pm and 3pm
Where: Humboldt Forum, Saal 3, Schloßplatz, Mitte
Tip 10: Listen to the Sound of James Bond at the Philharmonie
Golden Eye, Skyfall, Live and Let Die - the title songs of the James Bond series are at least as well-known as the films themselves. This weekend, you can listen to the most famous songs and soundtracks from the spy films at the Philharmonie Berlin. The Deutsches Filmorchester Babelsberg has rehearsed works by composers such as Hans Zimmer, David Arnold and John Barry and will take you on a musical journey through the world of the agent with a licence to kill.
When: Friday at 8pm
Where: Philharmonie Berlin, Herbert-von-Karajan-Straße 1, Mitte
Infos about the Sound of James Bond
Tip 11: Travel to the coldest places in the world at Berlin Zoo
If you've always wondered how animals survive in the coldest places in the world, you should head to Berlin Zoo on Friday. Because on the last day of the winter holiday programme, everything revolves around survival at the North and South Poles. Experienced guides will take you on a discovery tour through the zoo and tell you about the strategies of the different animal species. You might even learn a trick or two to keep you warm through the Berlin winter. Tickets for the tour are only available in advance.
When: Friday
Where: Zoo Berlin - open-air stage at the ZooRestaurant, Hardenbergplatz 8, Charlottenburg
