Imagine walking through Berlin when the sun sets and, all of a sudden, everything lights up. The Festival of Lights turns monuments, churches, and plazas into enormous and dazzling works of art, and every corner invites you to be surprised over and over again.
From October 8-15 2025, every night from 7 to 10 pm the city is transformed: the Brandenburg Gate, the Cathedral, the TV Tower, Bebelplatz, and many other emblematic places are illuminated with projections, vibrant colors, and animations that captivate your senses.
Under the motto “Let’s shine together,” the festival celebrates union and connection among people, cultures, and generations. Light knows no barriers, and Berlin proves that every year with creativity and shared energy.
For 8 nights, walking its streets feels like walking through an art-filled story. Pros? It’s free and accessible to all, without the need for a ticket or complications. It’s amazing!
THE PERFECT PLAN:
- Start at Alexanderplatz, contemplating the illuminated TV Tower
- Continue to the Cathedral, which looks like it’s floating above the water
- Take a stroll under the trees in Unter den Linden on your way to Bebelplatz where the projections envelop all of your surroundings
- It ends at the imposing Brandenburg Gate, which becomes a giant canvas of light and color.
Additionally, there are special tours called lightseeing tours, whether on a bus or on foot, which guide you through the best of this illuminated spectacle. The festival takes over the city and turns it into a light maze that can fill everyone with excitement during the night. Experience a full trip of culture and history through Europe, learn more here.
WHY IS THIS FESTIVAL SUCH AN INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE
Pictures: Festival of Lights.de
It is pure entertainment and admiration. Every facade tells a different story, as if the city spoke in colors. There is music that accompanies the projections, visual effects that are unique in every building, and an atmosphere that will make you smile just by being there, sharing the view with everyone walking past you.
And the best of all: you can get there without expectations and end up with a happy heart. You just need good shoes to walk on, a camera for the photos and memorable moments, and to have the attitude so the light can surprise you at every corner. Citadines Kurfürstendamm Berlin is your best option.
Are you ready to enjoy Berlin at night and find the corners that can tell your own story with lights?
Book your light-filled vacation now and allow the Festival of Lights to be the sparkle that ignites your memories. Visit www.royal-holiday.com and discover how to make this city of lights completely dazzle you by staying at one of our hotels.