Would you go to Berlin for a few days in Dec?

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Or will it be freezing and dark?

It won't be any darker than the UK but may be slightly colder. But you don't go to Berlin in December to sunbathe so I suppose it depends what you want to do there as to wether I would go or not.

I’d go to Berlin any time. It’s a great city

Yes - done it several times. It won’t be any darker but it will probably be colder. Take layers and wrap up warm. It’s a great city any time of the year.

It might be cold but there will be Christmas markets so you can warm up with some Gluhwein.

I’d go, Berlin is wonderful anytime of the year. It will be cold but nothing good clothes can’t handle!

It'll be fecking freezing, but it's a great place to visit.

I did, it was lovely. In the evenings we went to Christmas markets, in the days we did lots of the sights. Really enjoyed, it was cold but not bitterly so. Hat, gloves and a nice coat and you were fine

DH and I went in Dec.It was one of the best weekend breaks I’ve ever had. It was cold but we had suitable clothing.There was plenty to do and the Christmas Markets were amazing.

Has anyone been with children? Was looking between Xmas and new year, will zoos / aqua parks still be open?

Absolutely. Wrap up warm!

Yes. I live in Germany so it's not too far for me. Anyway there is loads to do in Berlin and there are several Christmas markets. It could be colder than you're used to in the UK but if you bring warm clothes you'll be fine. What are you planning to do?

Oh yes! Berlin is so beautiful in Dec, Christmas markets are so good there they will ruin UK equivalent for you forever. It's likely to be cold so take some layers

Fab Christmas Markets, Gluhwein, Amazing lights and decorations… Berlin in December is wonderful! Yes, it will be cold, but wrap up warm and enjoy!

Thanks everyone! We’re just planning a city break so lots of touristy things.

Perfect time to go! Chilly. Possibly snow. Dark and foreboding around the old architecture. Beer, hot wine, sausage and chips in a pub. Perfect

I love Berlin in December- it's blooming cold but there's lots of stuff to do and Xmas markets and ice skating. Tonnes of mulled wine in an evening. Now I want to go to Berlin again x

We went 2-5Jan. It was freezing but dry and as long as we wrapped up warmly was absolutely fine, so much to see. Avoid the hop on hop off bus - it stops for 20 minutes at certain stops because of German employment laws so is best avoided. Use public transport or ubers to get around.

It’s a fantastic city any time of the year. In December, it has a darker, broodier atmosphere that fits well with its history.

We went for 5 days last December. It was a fantastic break and the Christmas markets are
absolutely magical. We walked our legs off and used the underground to get around.
It was cold so scarf, gloves and a good coat needed. But it’s getting the balance right as you don’t want to be sweating with all the walking. So I just wore a vest and blouse and thick leggings under a thick coat and wasnt cold .

I’ll come back and post later the good places to visit as I haven’t got time now. 👋👋

We were there in December a couple of years ago and it was great. As well as warm clothing, I'd recommend thermal insoles if you haven't got any warm boots/shoes as you really feel the cold from the ground.
I'd recommend visiting the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate and the Jewish Memorial, and the Fersehturm. Our favourite Christmas market was the Gendarmentmarkt.
If you have time, get a train to Dresden to go to the Altmarkt Christmas market and the Frauenkirche.

wonderful city the WW2 history tours and cold war tours are amazing
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The Hotel by the Brandenburg gate does wonderful hot chocolate and gin and pricey but different class

I went early February and had a really good trip.

It was absolutely freezing when we went in February. I would definitely go in December though when the Christmas markets will be on. There is plenty to see in Berlin at any time just wrap up warm.

It was freezing but dry
What we still refer to as German cold, it does get much colder, we lived there for a few years, but because it's a dry cold it's easier to wrap up and keep warm. Go later in the month, 2nd or 3rd week, and enjoy the markets, they will be wonderful. Another place for great markets is Hamburg, a smaller city so easy to get round them all.

Amazing city !