These are the top 10 things to do in the german capital over the festive season.
Things to do in berlin over christmas.
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Berlin has many lovely christmas markets but if you re in the city on christmas eve here s a special event you won t want to miss.
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Berlin might not be the typical destination to visit over christmas even in germany.
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Royal council met next door in westminster hall which was also the site of the first meeting of parliament.
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We keep meaning to head back to experience the christmas markets which i m told are simply amazing over the festive period and while we might not make it this year i m hoping we can plan this in for next year.
Dotted around the city these markets have been a tradition in germany since the middle ages.
Last year we spent a week in hamburg and went on a short trip to berlin too.
No matter whether you prefer enjoying the pre christmas season with a contemplative trip to the wintry forests and a cosy café or bringing the year to a close with shopping or entertainment berlin always has something to offer.
The protestant berliner dom is located on the unesco museuminsel in mitte the impressive structure dominates the landscape with the fernsehturm tv tower and river spree behind.
The houses of parliament have had royal association since the early 11th century when canute the great of denmark ordered a palace be built for him on the swampy banks of the thames until a fire claimed the palace in 1512 english royalty stayed put next to the grand westminster abbey.
Most tourists head to the more famous christmas market at nuremberg this time of year but if you visit berlin you won t be short of christmas markets or other more exciting things to do.
On christmas eve the cathedral is open to the public for heavenly choir concerts.
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Visit the christmas markets the festive season and christmas markets go hand in hand and in berlin there are an abundance to chose from.
Our expat friend shares his tips on how to party like a local from the berlin christmas markets to berghain the key things to do in berlin over the festive period.
Visit the sights go out for a cosy dinner or experience a fascinating show because berlin has a whole lot on offer in winter too.
I don t know if any museums will be open in berlin possibly not.
Boxing day is similar to christmas day but it s likely that a few more attractions will be open.