Winter

Behind the simple entrance next to the Tiergarten public bath in Moabit lies around 20,000 square meters of Balinese-designed wellness with over ten saunas, such as the Russian Banya. A garden, Kneipp pool, and nine treatment rooms are also part of vabali. As a day spa, it's worth planning a whole day; the sauna circuit alone fills hours.

The ice rink at Winterquartier in Berlin offers weather-independent ice skating on a 1,000 m² indoor ice surface in the heart of Friedrichshain. Visitors can enjoy ice disco, curling, and winter events in a central location at Ostbahnhof.

From November 24 to December 31, 2025, the historic Gendarmenmarkt transforms into a festive place full of art, culinary delights, and lively entertainment with its 'WeihnachtsZauber' Christmas market. This Christmas market invites visitors into heated tents to enjoy exclusive craftsmanship and a diverse program in a wintry atmosphere.

From November 24th to December 28th, 2025, the Christmas market at Charlottenburg Palace brings festive lights and a nostalgic ambiance to the baroque palace backdrop. Nestled in historic park grounds, this Christmas market is an atmospheric place with handicrafts, culinary delights, and traditional attractions.

Deep in Grunewald, in the Dahlem district, the Châlet Suisse is hidden behind old pines and deciduous trees. This rustic wooden house combines Swiss mountain romance with Berlin forest air, and anyone who has once taken a seat by the crackling fireplace knows why this restaurant has been attracting regulars for decades.

Teufelsberg is probably the fastest sledding hill in all of Berlin - with 120 metres Berlin's highest elevation.

The Lucia Christmas Market at Kulturbrauerei Berlin is open from November 24th to December 22nd, 2025, transforming the historic courtyards of the Kulturbrauerei into a meeting point for those seeking something special, amidst colorful light garlands and festive fir greenery. Visitors will find a contemplative mix of Scandinavian tradition, creative gift ideas, and an atmosphere that appeals to both children and adults, with free admission and numerous small surprises awaiting guests.

The winter holidays at FEZ Berlin in Wuhlheide will once again be magical, with the "Magic Castle: LUMOS - The Magical Revolution"!

With an elevation of 91 metres, the Oderbruchkippe ranks on place 9 of Berlin hills. Its slopes tend to get busy with sledding enthusiasts in winter.

On 1,000 m² of real ice, Winterquartier Berlin offers pure ice skating pleasure, weatherproof and centrally located at Ostbahnhof. From open skating to ice disco and family offers, visitors can expect a winter highlight right in Friedrichshain.

From November 16, 2026, to January 10, 2027, a 600-square-meter real ice rink will be located under the dome of the Center at Potsdamer Platz. Skate rental and ice-skating aids are available on site, and a small Christmas market with eight stalls is attached. Thanks to the roofing, this ice rink in Berlin-Mitte is weather-protected and can be used well even in rain or snow.

In Tiergarten, right by the water: The Café am Neuen See is one of Berlin's most famous excursion destinations. Beer garden, restaurant, and boat rental are located here under old trees, and it's open all year round.

If you have not had enough sledding fun before sunset, head to Reinickendorf: At Freizeitpark Lübars you can zoom down the hill with floodlighting.

Located on the second floor of an industrial building on Bülowstraße in Schöneberg, Sultan Hamam offers heated marble benches, steam baths, and oriental tranquility. A Turkish bathhouse run as a family business since 1999.

A highlight of the Christmas season is the Zehlendorf Christmas Market, which invites you to romantic ice skating rounds under trees with its own ice rink.

During the winter holidays, Ökowerk Berlin, on the edge of Grunewald, takes children aged 7 to 12 on an exciting discovery journey under the motto "Winter Forest is Fun".

From November to March 2026, the ice rink at Der Holländer Garden Center in Berlin-Charlottenburg invites you to joyful ice skating on 800 m² of ice. The wintry atmosphere with festive lighting and diverse events makes this ice rink a special destination for all ice skating enthusiasts.

Beach volleyball in any weather - that's what BeachMitte's spacious facility offers.

Less than a ten-minute walk from the main train station, a Balinese wellness resort spans 20,000 square meters. The Vabali Spa Berlin trades Berlin's grey for Indonesian wood, fireplace warmth, and sauna steam.

WinterJurte61 stands in Gleisdreieck Park: a traditionally Kyrgyz-built tent with a fireplace, bar, and warm yellow light. Outside, campfires and covered curling lanes await on 1,000 square meters of grounds.

For almost 30 years, Lankwitz Ice Rink has offered fun and action on 1800 square meters of ice. This family-friendly ice rink is not only a popular place for ice skating but also a meeting point for figure skating and ice hockey.

On Knobelsdorffstraße in Charlottenburg, experience challenging hot yoga sequences at up to 40 degrees, followed by a lounge and spa area. Yoga und More combines warmth, movement, and bodywork under one roof.

The Ice rink at Strandbad Friedrichshagen in the seaside resort offers a 600 m² ice rink for skaters from November 29, 2025, to January 31, 2026. Visitors can practice their skills here and enjoy the beautiful view of Lake Müggelsee.

The Winter Film Festival in the Nikolaiviertel invites visitors to enjoy a cozy film classic from November 14th to December 28th, 2025. Visitors can watch the cult film "Die Feuerzangenbowle" (The Fire-Tong Punch) while enjoying a traditional fire-tong punch on comfortable armchairs and sofas with cozy blankets.

The sports center at Kamenzer Damm in Lankwitz combines five indoor sports in one place: ten badminton double courts with sprung floors, three squash courts, two table tennis tables, a tennis hall with carpet flooring, and four double bowling alleys with their own bar. This offers the widest selection for indoor sports during rain in South Berlin.