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Time IN Berlin

Uncover the eclectic mix of history, culture, and modernity with Time IN Berlin. Offering daily updates on weather, air quality, and events, this podcast is your guide to exploring the German capital. Whether you're wandering through historical sites or catching the latest art exhibit, we've got you covered.

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  • Berlin's Festive Wonderland: Christmas Magic, Mechanical Marvels, and Indie Rock Vibes

    Berlin's Festive Wonderland: Christmas Magic, Mechanical Marvels, and Indie Rock Vibes
    Dec 14 2025
    Welcome to Things to Do in Berlin, listeners! I'm Ollie Bennet, your globe-trotting, quirky-sports-loving guide who's traded soccer pitches for Berlin's festive frenzy. Today, Sunday, December 14, 2025, the city's buzzing with that crisp winter magic—think chilly air around 2°C, flurries dancing like snowflakes in a championship parade, and Christmas lights turning streets into a glittering wonderland, all amped up by holiday cheer despite some heavy security for public events.

    Kick off your day with family fun: Catch the enchanting Paper Theatre: The Snow Queen at Museum Knoblauchhaus at 4 PM, where paper puppets weave Hans Christian Andersen's tale in a cozy, magical setup straight out of a fairy-tale fever dream. Culture vultures, dive into the Giant Mechanical Nativity Scene from the Ore Mountains at the Museum of European Cultures—its whirring figures and twinkling lights are a mechanical masterpiece that'll have you geeking out like it's the Olympics of Christmas kitsch. For high-energy spectacle, snag seats at Friedrichstadt-Palast's Blinded by Delight grand show starting at 3:30 PM, a dazzling extravaganza of dance, acrobatics, and lights that'll leave you blinded by awesome. Music fans, rock out tonight at 7 PM with Hex Girlfriend and PANDA platforma at PANDA platforma—indie vibes perfect for shaking off the cold. And don't miss the Advent live performance on mechanical musical instruments at Museum Pankow, playing festive tunes that'll tinkle your holiday heartstrings.

    Local buzz: Berlin.de's weekend tips highlight non-stop Christmas markets with jugglers at Bebelplatz and candle-lightings at Domäne Dahlem, while U.S. envoys are in town for Ukraine peace talks, adding a layer of global intrigue to the festive air—no transit hiccups reported, so hop on those U-Bahns worry-free.

    Must-dos today: Stroll the atmospheric Christmas markets for glühwein and handmade gems, hit the Altes Museum for a 1 PM anniversary tour of Museumsinsel Berlin's 200-year history, or uncover hidden joy at PalaisPopulaire's free 4 PM English guided tour of Charmaine Poh's time-travel art exhibit. Pro tip: Berliners swear by the "Currywurst hack"—grab one from a Imbiss stand with extra mayo, then chase it with a market mulled wine; it's the unbeatable local combo that fuels adventures like a secret superpower.

    Tomorrow, more Nutcracker ballets and queer art performances await—tune in for the scoop!

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  • A Festive Berlin Weekend: Christmas Markets, Art, and Music

    A Festive Berlin Weekend: Christmas Markets, Art, and Music
    Dec 13 2025
    Welcome listeners to Things to Do in Berlin with your globe-trotting sports nut Oly Bennet, coming to you this Saturday, December 13, 2025, from a city that’s buzzing with winter energy, Christmas lights, and just enough chill in the air to make that first Glühwein absolutely mandatory.

    Berlin today is crisp, festive, and humming with events. Christmas markets are in full swing across the city, from the classic vibes at Gendarmenmarkt to the more alternative flair around Neukölln. According to visitBerlin, Advent concerts, exhibitions, and family-friendly activities are packed into this weekend, turning the whole city into one big seasonal playground.

    If you’re hunting for events, here are some top picks. At P61 Gallery, the new exhibition Digital Dimensions launches you into mind-bending digital art that breaks the usual rules and gives you a futuristic escape from the cold, as Berlin.de describes it. Over in Kreuzberg and Mitte, Advent concerts like Bon voyage – melodiously through the world bring cozy, sing-along-friendly music to historic church and concert venues, according to visitBerlin. Families can head up to Belvedere Pfingstberg for the Advent weekend at Belvedere Palace this afternoon, with tours, tower ascents, fairy tales, and crafts from 3 to 6 pm, as listed on Berlin.de. And if your brain needs a chill-out, the Breathing Room session at Mayer Pavilion in Neukölln at 3 pm offers a guided breathwork reset in a calm studio space, per Eventbrite.

    On the nightlife side, December in Berlin means club nights rolling deep into the morning and special holiday parties across Friedrichshain and Neukölln, with My Guide Berlin flagging plenty of December events and parties for night owls who refuse to hibernate.

    Sliding into local news: Berlin’s status as a major travel hub keeps growing. Travel and Tour World reports that Emirates is planning a direct connection from Dubai to Berlin, boosting tourism and making it even easier for global visitors to drop into the city for weekends like this one. Around town, public transit is running its usual dense network, but always check BVG updates before you head out, especially on winter weekends when maintenance work can pop up on U- and S-Bahn lines.

    What should you absolutely do today? Warm up with a wander along Museum Island, then duck into a museum if your toes freeze. Hit a Christmas market for spiced nuts and street food, then check out Digital Dimensions at P61 Gallery for a cutting-edge art hit. In the afternoon, grab a coffee in Neukölln, reset your nervous system at Breathing Room, then glide into an evening Advent concert or a late-night club adventure if you’re feeling bold.

    Local tip from Oly: Berliners may look serious on the outside, but your golden key is eye contact plus a quick “Hallo” or “Mahlzeit” around lunchtime. Also, always stand on the right on U-Bahn escalators unless you want to experience Berlin’s fastest sport: the annoyed commuter sprint.

    Before we go, keep an eye on tomorrow’s calendar: more Advent concerts, family shows like paper theatre performances of The Snow Queen, and ongoing exhibitions mean Berlin’s weekend energy is far from over. Tune in tomorrow for fresh picks and more quirky corners of the city.

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  • Things to Do in Berlin with Oly Bennet: Winter Wonderland Edition

    Things to Do in Berlin with Oly Bennet: Winter Wonderland Edition
    Dec 12 2025
    Welcome, listeners, to Things to do in Berlin with your globetrotting sport nut Oly Bennet, broadcasting from the beating heart of the Hauptstadt. Berlin today is in full winter mode: crisp air, grey skies with flashes of pale sun, and that classic December vibe where everyone is power-walking between Glühwein stands and S‑Bahn platforms like it’s an Olympic event.

    Let’s kick off with today’s headline happenings. At the mighty Uber Arena, Radiohead are back on stage tonight, bringing their December Berlin run to a huge finale, according to the arena’s event schedule. If you like your emotions loud and your guitar tones existential, that’s your main event. For something more intimate and gloriously weird, Consequence Live lists avant‑garde act Golem playing Ms Goldberg around 6:30 pm – think experimental sounds in a cozy club, very “only‑in‑Berlin” energy. Over in Friedrichshain, JamBase shows indie outfit Nobis hitting Badehaus, perfect if you want to roll straight from craft beer to live music.

    Culture buffs, lace up: Berlin.de has Swan Lake at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden this evening, a full classical ballet experience in one of Europe’s grandest opera houses. Earlier in the afternoon, Berlin.de also lists “Nikolai Music on Friday” at the Nikolaikirche – an after‑work organ concert highlighting historic female composers in the city’s oldest surviving church.

    If shopping is your sport, Keyi Magazine reports that Her Haven, a women‑led holiday pop‑up by Galleria Lucia, has turned a Kastanienallee space into a creative wonderland of design, art, and thoughtful gifts – basically a stylish upgrade to your panicked last‑minute Christmas spree. Art fans can swing by Hamburger Bahnhof, where ART at Berlin notes a major new solo exhibition opening its long run today, solidifying Berlin’s status as an art marathon, not a sprint.

    On the news and city front, NATO reports that Secretary General Mark Rutte was in Berlin yesterday meeting Chancellor Friedrich Merz, underlining the city’s ongoing role as a serious geopolitical player even as it parties through the night. Public transport is running on typical winter schedules, so expect the odd delay and pack that “Berlin local” patience along with your scarf.

    So what should you absolutely do today? Hit Museum Island or the Humboldt Forum for a history warm‑up, then wander over to a Weihnachtsmarkt for roasted almonds and a spicy Glühwein. Dive into the Her Haven pop‑up, then cap the night with either the elegance of Swan Lake, the intensity of Radiohead, or a sweaty club set somewhere along the Warschauer Straße–Revaler Straße strip.

    Local tip from Oly: Berliners walk fast, rarely jaywalk at red lights if kids are present, and will absolutely stand on the right of the U‑Bahn escalator and walk on the left. Join the flow and you’ll instantly feel less like a tourist and more like part of the squad.

    Stay tuned, because tomorrow brings more festive markets, family‑friendly Advent events in and around the city, and another wave of concerts and club nights. I’ll be back to coach you through the next round of Berlin’s daily decathlon.

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