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December in Berlin

Berliner Weihnachtszeit at the Rotes Rathaus — © visitBerlin, Foto: Dagmar Schwelle

11 Tips for Christmas, New Year's Eve and the Advent season

From the 1st Advent over the contemplative Christmas season to the New Year's Eve party: December in Berlin is a very special month.

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Weekend tips in Berlin

TGIF! We have the best insider tips for city explorers, concert goers, exhibition visitors and sports fans on all 52 weekends.   Read more

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What happens this month? We have compiled the most important events for you. Read more

New Openings

What's new in Berlin? New stores, restaurants, cafés and personal tips from the editorial team. There’s a lot to discover. Read more

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Iconic Oberbaum Bridge in Berlin, Germany, crossing the frozen Spree River — © Getty Images, Foto: Wirestock

11 plus 1 alternative ideas for Christmas grumpies

Not in the mood for Christmas? Spend the holidays your way and escape the madness of the festive season.

Advent market at the Domäne Dahlem — © visitBerlin, Foto: Wolfgang Scholvien

11 Tips for Sustainable Christmas Markets in Berlin

Here, emphasis is placed on regionality and handmade products - get to know the sustainable side of Berlin's Christmas markets.

Written for you by: Maria

Berlin Panorama Prenzlauer berg — © GettyImages, Foto: spreephoto.de

Top 11 new openings in Berlin in December

There are currently many new things to discover in Berlin. Our top picks for December.

Written for you by: Josefine

Vegetarian and vegan food in Berlin — © Getty Images, Foto: Westend61

Tips for delicious vegan and vegetarian winter menus

From small, cozy cafés to elegant restaurants, you will find a wide selection of vegetarian and vegan cuisine in Berlin.

Written for you by: Catrin

11 tips for cosy hours by the fireside in Berlin

Good times by the fireplace: We will show you the most beautiful restaurants with a fireplace.

Written for you by: Berlin Blogger

Family visiting a Berlin Christmas market — © GettyImages, Bild: Oleksandra Korobova

Top 11 Tips For Christmas in Berlin

Look forward to digital concerts, church services and other tips for a reflective Christmas.

Written for you by: Berlin Blogger

Fireworks at New Years Eve at Brandenburg Gate in Berlin — © iStock.com, Foto: Franckreporter

11 tips for New Year’s Eve in Berlin

Everything you need to know about the celebrations at the Brandenburg Gate and many more tips for the turn of the year.

Written for you by: Maria

Christmas tree — © Getty Images, Foto: Jasmin Awad / EyeEm

11 atmospheric concerts to get into the Christmas spirit

For those who crave something different from all the common Christmas songs, we’ve got you sorted with this list of Christmas concerts in…

Written for you by: Berlin Blogger

Südgelände Weihnachtsmarkt — © visitBerlin, Foto: Konstantin Boerner

Christmas market tips for 29 November to 1 December

On this first weekend of Advent, a whole host of pretty little Christmas markets officially herald the Christmas season. Look forward to…

Written for you by: Josefine

Our authors

Kristin

does not smile on fotos. But in real life she enjoys with a smile in her face the rich cultural life of Berlin - the metropolis both in front of and behind the scenes. Her favourite season is the Berlinale, then she spends 10 days watching movies and writing about them in the blog. All posts

Catrin

lives in Berlin for over 20 years and loves to travel the city. Preferrably by bike, she discovers the most exciting and interesting sides of Berlin. Across the city, across country and also off the beaten track. All posts

Berlin Blogger

Fans of fine dining, recreational sports nuts, dog lovers: our guest bloggers see Berlin from their own, completely different perspective. Read for yourself and see where they take us. All posts

Maria

studied art history in Berlin and is at home in the digital world. For her, things get interesting where technology and sustainability meet art and architecture. As a child, she wanted to become a writer or journalist. Today she writes about the Berlin of the future for you. All posts

Josefine

is originally from Munich and started out her career at one of Germanys largest daily news papers. Before finding her home in Berlin, she also reported as a correspondent and trend scout from the US. Today she is cruising Berlin's neighbourhoods, always on the lookout for good stories - with a focus on culture, music and ideas for the future of an innovative Berlin. All posts

Dagmar

is an archaeologist who has worked on Mayan sites in Central America. After ten years, she left the world of the Maya for a life in Berlin and found that the city a rich place for field research as well. She has fallen in love with cultural treasures of Berlin. Whether alone or with her children, she loves to be out and about in the city, taking the time to look deeper and turn over a stone here and there. All posts

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