{"id":21146,"date":"2026-08-10T07:05:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T05:05:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tv-turm.de\/?p=21146"},"modified":"2026-09-09T13:59:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T11:59:48","slug":"december-in-berlin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tv-turm.de\/en\/december-in-berlin\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 5 Tips for December in Berlin \u2728"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>December in Berlin is full of magic and experiences &#8211; from festive highlights to impressive new attractions \u2713 Get inspired now!<\/p>\n<p>The city is buzzing with Christmas spirit, exciting events, and special places waiting to be discovered. Whether you\u2019re a family, an art lover, or a partygoer &#8211; Berlin has something for everyone in the last month of the year. Here are the top 5 tips to make your December unforgettable!<\/p>\n<h3>1. Above the Rooftops of Berlin &#8211;\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/tv-turm.de\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Berlin TV Tower <\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-32726 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/tv-turm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Weihnachtsessen-mit-KI-225x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"325\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tv-turm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Weihnachtsessen-mit-KI-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/tv-turm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Weihnachtsessen-mit-KI-767x1024.png 767w, https:\/\/tv-turm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Weihnachtsessen-mit-KI-768x1026.png 768w, https:\/\/tv-turm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Weihnachtsessen-mit-KI.png 1085w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>How about a little getaway above the rooftops of Berlin? At the <a href=\"https:\/\/tv-turm.de\/en\/sphere-tim-raue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"118\">Sphere Tim Raue<\/strong><\/a> in <strong>Berlin\u2019s TV Tower<\/strong>, you can enjoy the wintery view over the capital while indulging in culinary delights. Whether for breakfast, coffee and cake, or dinner &#8211; as the restaurant slowly rotates above the city, you\u2019ll experience Berlin from a very special perspective. Especially during the Advent season, when the lights are shining all over the city, the view from above is particularly worth it.<\/p>\n<h3>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.berlin.de\/special\/shopping\/sonntag\/1784369-1742809-verkaufsoffene-sonntage-in-berlin.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sundays When Stores Are Open<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"774\">Still need to pick up some Christmas gifts? In December, you\u2019ll have two chances to browse Berlin\u2019s stores &#8211; even on Sundays. On <strong data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"401\">December 6 and 20, 2026<\/strong>, many stores and shopping centers will be open. It\u2019s the perfect time to pick up those last-minute gifts and combine your shopping trip with a visit to one of Berlin\u2019s Christmas markets. The permitted opening hours are from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., though actual hours may vary by store.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"935\">\u2139\ufe0f Sundays When Stores Are Open \ud83d\udcc5 December 6 &amp; 20, 2026 \ud83d\udccd Various stores and shopping centers in Berlin \ud83d\udd70\ufe0f Between 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. \ud83d\udcb5 Free<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"935\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32735 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/tv-turm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Shpping-verkaufsoffene-Sonntage-mit-KI-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"435\" height=\"290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tv-turm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Shpping-verkaufsoffene-Sonntage-mit-KI-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/tv-turm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Shpping-verkaufsoffene-Sonntage-mit-KI-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/tv-turm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Shpping-verkaufsoffene-Sonntage-mit-KI-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/tv-turm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Shpping-verkaufsoffene-Sonntage-mit-KI.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 435px) 100vw, 435px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tempodrom.de\/event\/roncalli_weihnachtscircus_2024_2025_2024-12-19_2025-01-05_00\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3. Roncalli Christmas Circus<\/a><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1364\">Experience magic and nostalgia at <strong data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1029\">the Roncalli Christmas Circus<\/strong> at the Tempodrom! Breathtaking acrobatics, poetic performances, and humorous clowning make a visit to the circus a special highlight of the Christmas season. In 2026, the Christmas Circus will be performing in Berlin for the 22nd time, bringing international performers to the stage at the Tempodrom.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1541\">\u2139\ufe0f Roncalli Christmas Circus \ud83d\udcc5 December 17, 2026 \u2013 January 3, 2027\ud83d\udccd Tempodrom Berlin \ud83d\udd70\ufe0f multiple shows daily \ud83d\udcb5 starting at 37.60 euros<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.christmas-garden.de\/berlin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">4. Christmas Garden Berlin<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1990\">When darkness falls, the Botanical Garden comes alive with what is arguably the most dazzling aspect of Berlin\u2019s winter. At <strong data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1705\">the Christmas Garden Berlin<\/strong>, a roughly two-kilometer-long loop trail takes you through a sea of lights and elaborately staged installations. This year also marks a special occasion: the Christmas Garden is celebrating its <strong data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1951\">10th anniversary<\/strong> in Berlin.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2223\">\u2139\ufe0f Christmas Garden Berlin \ud83d\udcc5 November 18, 2026 \u2013 January 10, 2027\ud83d\udccd Berlin Botanical Garden \ud83d\udd70\ufe0f starting at 4:20 p.m., depending on the day, until 9:00 p.m. or 10:00 p.m. \ud83d\udcb5 depending on the date and ticket category<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2223\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tv-turm.de\/en\/best-christmas-markets-berlin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">5. Christmas Markets in Berlin<\/a><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2223\">The scent of mulled wine, string lights, and little wooden huts are simply part of December in Berlin. From nostalgic to modern, you\u2019ll find Christmas markets with very different atmospheres all over the city. The <strong data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2557\">Christmas market at Charlottenburg Palace<\/strong>, for example, is particularly atmospheric; with its historic backdrop, numerous stalls, and festive lights, it really sets the Christmas mood. Alternatively, you can visit the Lucia Christmas Market at the Kulturbrauerei or the winter market at the Humboldt Forum.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2223\">\u2139\ufe0f Christmas markets in Berlin \ud83d\udcc5 Throughout December 2026 \ud83d\udccd Various locations throughout Berlin \ud83d\udd70\ufe0f Varies by Christmas market \ud83d\udcb5 Many Christmas markets offer free admission<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>December in Berlin is full of magic and experiences &#8211; from festive highlights to impressive new attractions \u2713 Get inspired now! The city is buzzing with Christmas spirit, exciting events, and special places waiting to be discovered. 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