Winter

Just a stone's throw from Savignyplatz, the June Wine Bar is located on Knesebeckstraße in Charlottenburg: warm light, a sophisticated wine list, and cuisine that demands to be taken seriously.

From November 13th to December 22nd, 2025, the RAW-Gelände in Friedrichshain transforms daily into a historical Christmas market, enchanting young and old with authentic crafts, medieval culinary delights, and a spectacular program. Those longing for a Christmas market with a rustic atmosphere, artisanal diversity, and great attractions for children will find an excellent destination here.

In winter, the Hafenküche on Rummelsburger Bucht invites you to spend a nice evening by the fireplace enjoying a fresh roast from the oven.

Georgian hospitality with fireplace warmth in Prenzlauer Berg: Restorani Tbilisi at Arnimplatz combines Caucasian grill cuisine, handmade Khinkali, and exquisite Georgian wines with the crackling fire of a natural stone fireplace.

For over 30 years, The Lir Irish Bar in Tiergarten-Mitte, Berlin, has been the city's best-known secret tip among Irish pubs. No cliché decor, no tourist hustle and bustle: the pub on Flensburger Straße focuses on genuine "Good Craic", well-kept Guinness, and live music in a turn-of-the-century vaulted cellar.

The hills Großer and Kleiner Bunkerberg offer various slopes to sledding enthusiasts at Volkspark Friedrichshain, from fast descents to slow glides.

At Hausvogteiplatz, less than five minutes from Gendarmenmarkt, float Berlin Mitte offers weightlessness in body-warm brine. Two private pools, plus therapeutic massages and anti-stress packages.

Between Schöneberg and Steglitz, in the middle of Insulaner Park, lies one of Berlin's greenest outdoor destinations. The aged 18-hole concrete mini-golf course was taken over and revitalized by a new team in 2025. Those looking to get out when the weather is nice will find fun, a sun terrace, and a relaxed park atmosphere at a low price.

The Rixdorfer Höhe is a debris hill of around 70 metres height in the middle of Hasenheide. With a spiralling sledding track it is a challenge to the bravest of sledding enthusiasts.

Not far from Frankfurter Tor in Friedrichshain, Berlin's most honest sauna address is hidden in the basement of an old GDR building. Covering approximately 400 square meters, Kiezsauna offers Finnish sweating, a bio-sauna, and a steam bath, along with a genuine neighborhood atmosphere and fair prices.

Sledding enthusiasts at Wedding tend to go to Volkspark Humboldthain. The descent down from Humboldthöhe is quite steep but there are also slower tracks available.

Anchored on Lake Müggelsee in Köpenick is arguably Berlin's warmest adventure: a floating sauna house that leaves all city noise behind. The SpreeBanja combines Finnish sauna culture with lake panorama, fireplace warmth, and a rooftop terrace.

In Prenzlauer Berg, hidden in the heritage-protected Hotel Oderberger, a bar awaits where history literally crackles: a massive fireplace made from stones of the old public bath, velvety wingback armchairs, and cocktails that oscillate between classics and seasonal creations.

From December 6th to 7th, 2025, the Fairytale Christmas Market at Grunewald Hunting Lodge invites you on a magical journey into the world of fairytales. Surrounded by Berlin's oldest castle, visitors immerse themselves in an atmospheric Advent magic with historical figures and festive delights.

FassOase brings the sauna experience to Pankow and the rest of the city: as a mobile barrel sauna delivered directly to your desired location. Whether it's a garden, courtyard, or lakeside, private sweating comes to the guests instead of vice versa.

On Savignyplatz in Charlottenburg, Dicke Wirtin sits like a cozy anchor in City West. This traditional Old Berlin restaurant, with its open fireplace, stands for hearty home cooking, self-produced sausages, and an atmosphere that truly breathes Berlin history.

On two floors on Rudolfstraße, there are 18 pool tables, three snooker tables, five dartboards, and three poker tables, separated into smoking and non-smoking areas. Billing is per minute per table, regardless of how many people are playing. Indoor sports in the rain are possible here without a closing time; the house never closes.

The Christmas Market at the Memorial Church takes place from November 24, 2025, to January 4, 2026, enchanting visitors with a festive atmosphere, artfully lit stalls, and winter specialties. Nestled in the heart of City West, it has been offering a charming place to get into the festive Christmas spirit for over 40 years.

The Alt-Rixdorf Christmas Market takes place from December 5th to December 7th, 2025, enchanting visitors with its historical atmosphere around Richardplatz in Berlin-Neukölln. The market invites you to leisurely stroll under warm petroleum light, combining traditional craftsmanship with festive delights for the whole family.

From November 24th to December 23rd, 2025, the Traditional Spandau Christmas Market transforms the old town into a winter festival full of crafts, culinary delights, and Christmas magic. Visitors immerse themselves in festively decorated alleys, taste international delicacies, and are enchanted by lovely details. Between nostalgia and modern pre-Christmas atmosphere, you immediately get into the Christmas spirit.

Skating for free and curling - all this and more can be enjoyed at the Winter World on Potsdamer Platz from November 1st 2019 until January 5th 2020.

The Jacob-und-Wilhelm-Grimm-Zentrum in Berlin-Mitte is a modern library building with impressive architecture and a large reading room. Here, the cold season can be enjoyed cozily and culturally, while reading or working in peace in the warmth.

Berlin Kutschfahrten as operator offers all kinds of different tours in horse-drawn carriages, anything from a historical tour through Berlin over a nocturnal tour to an adventure tour.

Winter carriage rides are a special experience for all who want to enjoy Berlin in winter. The horse-drawn carriage transports young and old into a fairytale world of snow and silence.

”Vale un Peccato” - that's worth sinning for! The Italian trattoria was named this way by its owner.