Silvester is the word for new years eve; if you are planning to spend the new year in Berlin you must know that it has become one of the favorite destinations to celebrate the arrival of the new year, so hotel prices may be a little higher, but it is worth the investment.
Always remember to plan the arrival so that it does not represent a chaos, we recommend you book in advance the Berlin airport to city transfer through Uptransfer a safe, fast and reliable way to get to your hotel and start the fun.
The travel from the main Berlin Airport (Berlín-Schönefeld (SXF) to city center takes approx. 24km and takes 35 minutes. The party atmosphere is felt early in the city, so to make the most of your visit we give you some recommendations.
The day begins on ice
Skating on some natural skating rink, in one of the most popular frozen lakes in the city, like the Wannsee in the southwest of Berlin, with an area of about 200 hectares; or the Grunewald where you can enjoy yourself as a child on skates or sleds. Do not worry about the cold, just follow the traditions of the Berliners and drink spiced hot wine with cinnamon, cloves and brown sugar, in German “Glühwein”, to fight the cold.
Visit the christmas markets
Berlin gathers an immense amount of Christmas markets ( Weihnachtsmärkte): 50 officers and dozens more small improvised street markets in practically any neighborhood of the city, it is a great experience to visit it although most of them are close after christmas. One of the favorites is the Gendarmenmarkt, which is probably the most beautiful square in Berlin. Christmas shines in all its glory thanks to the Christmas market that is installed in it. You have to pay the entrance, is cheap and it worth it to contemplate one of the most endearing Christmas prints of Berlin, and to gossip among its many stalls without as many crowds as in other markets. Christmas market of the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, this is undoubtedly one of the most Christmas Christmas markets in Berlin. And it is that around being curious half demolished church extend more than 160 booths where you will find crafts, gifts, decorative objects and, in short, anything Christmas you can think of. It has a good atmosphere and the environment, with the Christmas tree standing in front of the church, is second to none. In addition, it is one of the few Christmas markets in Berlin that opens until January.
Good dinner
Before the party reserve a place to dine a typical pork knuckle, the night will be long and you need good energy. But if you do not have time to reserve a table or just do not travel with a big budget, do not worry! Dress well and go out and try a good bratwurst with potatoes at any of the street stalls that you’ll find scattered throughout the city.
Now, it is time to celebrate
From the Brandenburg Gate to the Victory Column there is a celebration area where the biggest New Year’s Eve party is celebrated (Silvester night): stages, good concerts, a wide gastronomic offer as well as light and laser shows, create an atmosphere special from 6pm to midnigth. More than a million visitors welcome the New Year together and celebrate it with spectacular fireworks over the Brandenburg Gate. If you prefer something quieter, there are many restaurants that offer special menus, a more elegant and relaxed option to toast the New Year.
Whatever your choice, in Berlin you will surely close and start an unforgettable year.
At the end of the trip you will surely be without energy, so remember to plan the Berlin Airport Transfer through Uptransfers.
