Berlin at Night: 17 Things to Do at Night in Berlin (2024)

Exploring Berlin at night can show you a whole different side to the city. Whether you’re interested in the Berlin nightlife or you want a quieter experience, there are plenty of fun things to do at night in Berlin. You can still enjoy a lot of this city after the sun goes down, and for some people, Berlin’s famous nightlife is their top reason for visiting.

Keep in mind that sunset time varies greatly from summer to winter. That won’t matter for some activities, but for others, when it gets dark can affect what you want to do. Check before you plan your evening activities in Berlin.

Berlin night tour ideas

Explore Berlin by night with one of these evening tours and activities.

• Spree River Dinner Cruise: Take a river cruise on the Spree that comes with dinner and drinks.
• Berlin Icebar: Experience the coldest bar in Berlin where everything is made with ice; includes coats and 3 drinks.
• TV Tower Dinner Reservation: Enjoy a nice meal with a view from the rotating restaurant at the top of the Berlin TV Tower.
• 3.5-Hour Guided Original Craft Beer Tour: Learn about Berlin’s craft beer scene and taste some of the best craft beer in the city.

Where to go in Berlin at Night

Let’s take a look at some of the best things to do in Berlin at night.

Location: Panoramastraße 1A, 10178 Berlin
Opening hours: November – March 10 am to 10 pm, April – October 9 am to 11 pm
Entrance: starting at 22.50 euros for adults and 12.50 euros for children for viewing platform only

Take photos at Brandenburg Gate

Many Berlin attractions at night are lit up, including Brandenburger Tor, one of Berlin’s most famous landmarks. You can get some really nice pictures here around sunset time, or if you visit after dark, you’ll get a different experience with the lights.

Location: Pariser Platz, 10117 Berlin
Opening hours: Open 24 hours a day
Entrance: Free

Go to the Liquidrom Spa

Spas are very popular in Germany, and Berlin has several good ones. But the Liquidrom is an interesting place to go in Berlin at night because it’s not your typical spa. Here you can listen to techno music underwater, because Berlin loves its techno, and a few nights a week there’s even a DJ.

Location: Möckernstrasse 10, 10963 Berlin
Opening Hours: Sunday – Thursday 9am – midnight; Friday and Saturday 9am – 1am
Entrance: starts at 22.50 euros, depends on services

Visit the Reichstag Building

The Reichstag Building is the seat of the German government. Not only that, but you can actually take a free audio tour into the unique glass domed roof.

I recommend visiting while there’s still some light so you can enjoy the views from the rooftop terrace, but since the last entry is at 9:45pm, you can plan your visit to arrive shortly before sunset. That way you can see the views with some daylight and enjoy the sunset as well.

Note that this popular activity must be booked in advance. Read my full guide to booking and taking the Reichstag free audio guide tour.

Location: Platz der Republik 1, 11011 Berlin
Hours: Varies
Admission: Free for audio guide tour

Stroll down Unter den Linden

One of the most well known streets in Berlin is Unter den Linden. Many important monuments, museums, and other sights are located here. The buildings are gorgeous any time of day, but enjoying these Berlin attractions at night gives you a different perspective. Grab a beer and go for a stroll. Unter den Linden runs between Brandenburger Tor and the Berliner Dom.

See the East Side Gallery

If you’re looking for the best places to visit in Berlin at night, the East Side Gallery is a good one. It’s well lit at night, and since it’s open 24 hours a day, it’s an easy sight to save for after hours when most other museums and attractions are closed. Check out my full article about visiting the East Side Gallery, including how to get there and more.

Location: Mühlenstraße 3-100, 10243 Berlin
Opening hours: Open 24 hours a day
Entrance: Free

Listen to music

Berlin is also a city that loves music. See a big concert at Olympic Stadium or Mercedes Arena, or for a more intimate setting, seek out a music club. A-Trane is a well known jazz club in Berlin. Exberliner is a good place to look for live music.

Have dinner at Street Food Thursday

This is a hidden gem in Berlin is well known by locals but often missed by tourists. Markthalle Neun is an indoor market in Kreuzberg that focuses on local and organic (Bio in German) produce, meats, cheeses, and other products.

The main market runs on Saturdays and there are some stalls open every day except Sunday. But come on Thursday night for Street Food Thursday. This is a popular event where you can try lots of different and interesting food. It gets crowded though, so bring some patience.

Location: Eisenbahnstraße 42/43, 10997 Berlin
Opening Hours: Thursdays 5pm – 10pm (hours are only for Street Food Thursday)
Entrance: Free

See a show

Berlin is an excellent city for enjoying the arts, so if you’re looking for cultural places to go in Berlin at night, a theater might be perfect. At Friedrichstadt Palast you can see Vegas-style productions and musicals. Listen to an impressive concert at Berliner Philharmonie. Or see an opera at Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Deutsche Oper, or Komische Oper. Fun Berlin fact: Berlin is the only city in the world with three operating opera houses.

Party at the clubs

Berlin nightlife is legendary due to its club scene. Some people plan a trip to Berlin simply to go to clubs, so if it’s high on your list, I totally understand. A few of the most popular clubs in Berlin are Berghain, Watergate, Tresor, Sisyphos, and KitKat.

Be aware that some are harder to get into than others, and not all of them are just about the music. Berghain is world famous and notoriously difficult to get into. And at KitKat, you’re required to leave your clothes at the coat check, so choose your underwear wisely. It doesn’t take too much imagination to understand what kinds of activities happen at that club.

Interested in a cheesy approximation of a club? Check out Teledisko, quite possibly the smallest dance club in the world. It’s basically a phone booth that plays music. You pay a few euros, pick a song, and dance your heart out. You can even pay a little extra for pictures or videos. There are three that I know of, although Google Maps only seems to know of two. They are at RAW, Holzmarkt, and Mercedes Platz.

Go to a bar

Clubbing not your scene? Trust me, I get it. But you can still enjoy the tamer side of Berlin nightlife by having a few drinks at a bar.

There are great bars all over the city, but for a truly amazing experience, try one of these rooftop bars in Berlin where you can have a delicious co*cktail with a spectacular view. Or check out Berlin’s craft beer bars for some creative brews.

Another interesting option is the Berlin Icebar. Everything in the bar from the furniture to the glass you drink out of is made of ice. They provide you with a warm coat and gloves, plus your entrance ticket comes with three drinks. You’re sure to have a unique Berlin evening here. Get tickets for the Icebar here.

Take a dinner cruise

A boat tour on the Spree River is a fun way to see some of the sights. But if you’re interested in something a little nicer, why not book an evening in Berlin on a dinner cruise like this one. It combines sightseeing with a 4 course meal and drinks as the boat takes you along the river and past attractions like the Reichstag Building and Museum Island.

Soak up some culture on Long Night of Museums

OK this one is only on one night in Berlin, but it’s a fun one. More than 70 museums stay open late from 6pm to 2am and hold special events like readings, talks, workshops, music, and more. There’s also a shuttle bus that takes you around to the different museums, all under one ticket. This year it takes place on August 24, 2024, so if you’re visiting Berlin in summer, check this out.

Another late night event like this is Botanical Night, this year on July 19-20, 2024. It’s when the Botanical Gardens turns into an enchanted place of lights, music, and illusions.

Enjoy the Festival of Lights

This is another seasonal event, which takes place in autumn in Berlin. For a little over a week, artistic light installations illuminate buildings and landmarks all around the city.

This is one of the free things to do in Berlin at night since the event starts after the sun goes down. The dates for 2024 haven’t been announced yet, but it’s normally in October. Check out my full guide to the Berlin Festival of Lights for more info.

Get festive at the Christmas markets

For several weeks in winter in Berlin, you can enjoy some really fun Christmas markets.

They typically start in mid to late November and end anywhere from December 22 to early January. And while they are enjoyable any time of the day, there’s something magical about going to Christmas markets at night in Berlin.

Relax at a beer garden

Any time from late spring to early autumn, beer gardens are fun places to go at night in Berlin. After a long day of sightseeing, rest your feet and do as the locals do. Grab a beer and chat at a beer garden while enjoying the relaxed atmosphere. Here are a few of our favorite beer gardens in Berlin.

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