Forest - Winterlights by Dark Matter
Christmas market in Berlin from 7 November 2025 to 15 February 2026
Dark Matter invites you to a particularly sparkling highlight during the Christmas season. Over 600 floating Christmas trees transform the imposing transformer hall in Lichtenberg into a poetic winter forest, under which you can glide along on an ice rink.
Just like the expansive light and sound installations in the halls of a former factory site, which are open all year round, Forest - Winterlights combines space, sound and light to create a unique experience. Let yourself be whisked away on a sensual winter walk that unfolds in 45-minute, recurring cycles.
The Christmas light installation by Christopher Bauder is musically accompanied by a composition by Dutch musician Chris Kuijten, with danceable rhythms alternating with quieter, meditative sounds. Glide through the sounding, glowing forest on ice skates or enjoy this artistic winter fairy tale away from the ice rink with mulled wine, hot chocolate and Christmas delicacies.
An extraordinary Christmas market for all those who are looking for something special - and want to experience glamour, light and Christmas romance with typical Berlin flair.
Highlights of the Forest - Winterlights
- Over 600 floating Christmas trees hanging upside down
- More than 250,000 lights in a walk-in light installation
- 400 m² ice rink in the middle of the art
- Composed soundtrack by Chris Kuijten for an immersive experience
- Winter drinks and small culinary specialities on site
Tips for your visit to the Forest - Winterlights
Combine your visit to DARK MATTER with a trip to the creative neighbourhood around Lichtenberg. The nearby Funkhaus Berlin on the Spree offers an exciting contrasting programme of architecture and music scene. Those in the mood for culinary discoveries will find cosy cafés and creative restaurants in the trendy neighbourhood around Weitlingkiez.
Opening hours and admission prices
- Date: 7 November 2025 to 15 February 2026
- Opening hours: Wednesday & Thursday 2 pm - 10 pm, Friday 12 pm - 11 pm, Saturday 11 am - 11 pm, Sunday 11 am - 10 pm
- Admission: Book tickets online, on site + €2 surcharge.
- Winterlights: Children from €7, student tickets from €10, regular from €12
- Combi ticket Winterlights + exhibition: children from 18 euros, student from 22 euros, regular from 28 euros
- Ice rink ticket (add-on): 5 euros online / 6 euros on site
- Skate hire: 5 Euro + deposit
How to get there
We recommend travelling by public transport. Take tram 21 from Frankfurter Tor to Gustav-Holzmann-Straße. From there, it's just a three-minute walk to Dark Matter.
