What's happening in Berlin
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A visitor's guide to events, exhibitions and concerts in Berlin
'What's happening in Berlin' keeps you up to date with all the events, and things to see and do, in the wonderful city of Berlin. It is one of the great European cities for having fun and is full of interest for tourists. During the Christmas season, Berlin becomes a fairytale city of lights, and in common with other German cities, enjoys an abundance of Christmas markets.
'What's happening in Berlin' keeps you up to date with all the concerts, exhibitions and events, taking place in the city; both classical and rock concerts, you will also find carefully selected hotel and ticket, Concert Packages. Benefit by booking a flight and hotel though British Airways. They offer a fantastic selection of hotels, ideally suited for visiting the Christmas markets, and their packages provide guaranteed savings.
The good new is that a trip to Berlin doesn't need to cost you a fortune. You can book with a deposit from as low as £50 and save on Berlin city breaks with EasyJet Holidays. If your planning a short break in Germany, take a look at the useful companion page, German phrases for travelers, making a visit to the legendary Gendarmenmarkt even more enjoyable!
The picture is of Berliner Dom, Fernsehturm, taken by Klaus Stenzel, one New Year's Eve.
Hotel and Tickets for Berlin Concerts
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2011 Berlin Concerts and Events Highlights
Rod Stewart - 2010-07-04 From £169.00
Black Eyed Peas - 2010-05-15 From £159.00
Michael Buble - 2010-05-28 From £169.00
AC/DC - 2010-06-22 From £159.00
Leonard Cohen - 2010-08-18 From £129.00
It is usually posible to extend your stay and add extra nights for just £50.00 per person
Ticket and hotel package for the gigs usually includes one nights accommodation in Berlin appropriate to the venue, with full buffet breakfast and your concert ticket.
Check and confirm details with supplier before booking. Hotel and ticket upgrades are usually available at extra cost, if available.
Berliner Philharmoniker
The Gendarmenmarkt
Photographed by Arnim Pommeranz
Berliners describe the Gendarmenmarkt as one of the most beautiful places in the whole of Europe. Located in the heart of Berlin, its stunning scenery is the setting for several festivals, notably the annual outdoor classical music festival, held each summer.
Classic Open Air Festival
- Berlin Classic Open Air Festival website
- Next year's festival will take place 7th - 12th July 2011 and you can get tickets for the Classic Open Air 2010 at Gendarmenmarkt online.
Berlin Museums and Art Galleries
Berlin's museums, collections and private galleries.
Nationalgaleries
- Neue Nationalgalerie
- The Neue Nationalgalerie houses 20th century art which ranges from early modern art to art of the 1960's.
Location:
Potsdamer Str. 50
10785 Berlin
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday 10.00 to 18.00, Thursday 10.00 to 22.00, Saturday and Sunday 11.00 to 18.00 - Alte Nationalgalerie
- The Alte National Galerie is one of the five Berlin museums forming the ensemble known as Berlin's Museum Island, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It houses one of the most important collections of 19th century painting in Germany.
Location:
Bodestr. 1-3
10178 Berlin
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Sunday 10.00 to 18.00, Thu 10.00 to 22.00
Berlin Art and Culture News
Berlin has over 170 museums
The so-called museum island, forms the centrepiece of Berlin's museums. There are five buildings forming a shrine to the arts, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999.
Get details of conteporary art exhibitions from the Berliner Galerien web site.
Berlin books
Berlin News
- Putin visits Berlin, Paris amid divide over Syria
- BERLIN ? Vladimir Putin can expect to face pressure from the leaders of Germany and France for a change of heart on Syria when he visits Berlin and Paris on Friday ? but there's little sign that the Russian president is prepared to tighten the ...
- EU executive to take Berlin to court over data law
- The European Commission said it will seek a fine from Berlin at the European Court of Justice stirs a divisive issue for German Chancellor Angela Merkel's governing coalition. In March 2010, Germany's highest court overturned a law meant to implement ...
- Bruce Springsteen blasts bankers in Berlin concert
- The Boss goes off on "greedy thieves" and "robber barons" in fluent German during his Berlin concert. Bruce Springsteen returned to Berlin, where he played a July 1988 concert behind the old Iron Curtain in East Berlin.
- Spain Cries for Help: is Berlin Listening?
- In private, officials say, Rajoy has been pressing Brussels and Berlin for the European Central Bank to guarantee all bank deposits in the eurozone to prevent bank runs, to buy Spanish sovereign debt to reduce yields and calm markets, ...
Berlin Twitterings
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- angrybollocks
- If a chicken crosses the road with a llama's right testicle, will it rain in Berlin?
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- PLUSPrague
- RT @ottsworld: New Post: #Berlin travel tips - from the twitterverse! Museums, food, drink, sites, and more - http://t.co/72cdFS5J #lp
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- CenterMyTown
- Proof that Berlin, PA is the center of the world: http://t.co/98lfvJGR
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- KLausi_Berlin
- @KLausi_Berlin @Roter_Schlumpf .... und die Bevölkerung fand das nach seiner Erzählung gar nicht gut
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- News24h24
- #TF1News Poutine à Berlin et Paris, sous pression pour infléchir son soutien à Damas:  Poursuivant sa... http://t.co/pWvuVo8f #News24h24
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- lci
- Poutine à Berlin et Paris, sous pression pour infléchir son soutien à Damas http://t.co/P8pjNEb2
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- antenne_berlin
- Heute ist offensichtlich flächendeckender Blumengiesstag! :)
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- Berlin_Herrera
- RT @justinbieber: thanks for the love but there are alot of people out there who need prayers. im fine. just smacked my head and needed some water. all good
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- nigisella
- Me acabo de comer un berlÃn gigante!!! #gordalechona
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- berliner_hotels
- Smarthostel Hotel, Appartement***,Berlin, 55,00 EUR, 12.06.2012, #Hotel, #Berlin, http://t.co/U9umQJZP
German phrases for travellers
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Berlin Weather
Current weather conditions in Berlin-West, Germany
Local Pollen Reports
12°C (Feels like 12°C)
Last update: 6/1/12 9:20 PM Local Time
Humidity: 54%Visibility: 10.0 km
Dew Point: 3°C
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 1012.9mm steady
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 16km/h From: Airport Conditions
Tonight
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Sunrise: 4:49 AM
Sunset: 9:20 PM
Saturday
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Low: 7°C
Sunrise: 4:49 AM
Sunset: 9:22 PM
Sunday
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PM Showers
High: 17°C
Low: 8°C
Sunrise: 4:48 AM
Sunset: 9:23 PM
Monday
Jun 4
Mostly Cloudy
High: 17°C
Low: 7°C
Sunrise: 4:47 AM
Sunset: 9:24 PM
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