What should I do for New Year’s Eve in Berlin?

Are you planning to spend New Years in the beautiful city of Berlin? New Years Eve is one of the most important nights of the year and it’s definitely a night that you’ll want to spend it in Berlin. There are plenty of fantastic options to choose from depending on your preferences and budget, so regardless of what you’re looking for, you’ll have an amazing time while ringing in the new year with some of the best sights, music and attractions Berlin has to offer.

Berlin’s Famous New Year’s Eve Fireworks

The year officially ends with a bang in Berlin as it’s known for its spectacular firework displays. The mesmerizing display against the skyline will be beautiful and unforgettable so it’s definitely recommendable to start the night off with this before heading towards all the other exciting opportunities.

The best view of the fireworks can be found around Kaliundeich and this crowd starts to gather very early in the evening to get the best spot for when it gets dark. The bridge close to Osthafen is also a good spot if the Kolonadenufer is too crowded. If you want to see them from a higher perspective then there are some places around Brunnenstrasse S-Bahn station, like Kreuzberg, where the man-made hills can provide a better view of the fireworks.

Finally, if you want to a get more up close and personal view then it might be worth booking a boat that offers a river tour of the city. Some also include dinner and drinks menus as well as diverse language speakers so you won’t feel out of place when booking one of these tours. Boats start filling up quite quickly so make sure you book one as soon as possible if you’re considering this option.

Enjoy the Epic Street Parties

The numerous nightclubs, bars and streets around the city get filled with revelers ready to celebrate the end of another calendar year. Start off your night with some drinks and snacks around Alexanderplatz before heading onto one of Berlin’s famous clubs.

There are dozens of electronic music clubs around Prenzlauer Berg and Mitte, all with different styles with amazing decorations, memorable DJs and plenty of people ready to dance the night away. But street parties are where it gets really interesting with hundreds if not thousands of people gathered around iconic spots such as Brandenburg Tor, Victory Column or Breitscheidplatz. Each one pulsating with lights and music the entire night which continues until sunrise the next morning making it an unforgettably epic night celebrating with each other.

Take a Berlin Beer Tour

If you relish a good beer then taking a beer tour is an excellent way to celebrate New Years in Berlin. Beer tours normally include tasting different beer varieties, learning about its history, creating your own recipes and many fun activities around experiencing German beer culture. Some tour companies also add some food elements such as eating traditional German dishes while drinking while others may offer additional side activities such as canoeing or sightseeing around some areas in Berlin.

The best places to experience beer tasting are around Halle Neun brewery, Schumann’s restaurant and Der Hahnenbrau brewery which all offer unique selection of beers, flavors and experiences. Prices range from 25-50€ depending on how you want to celebrate and what type of tour you like, though most tours normally last an average of two or three hours making it enough time to really enjoy everything that these establishments have to offer.

An Unforgettable Pub Crawl

Maybe you’re more interested in experiencing more traditional parties where hanging around with friends and having a few drinks is your cup of tea? Then a pub crawl might be the thing for you! Pub crawls are popular among tourists and those looking for something more relaxed, so they cover small batches of bars throughout the night with ample time to socialize (or dance!) in each bar. Most pub crawls usually come with a professional guide who acts as a personal host throughout the crawl, telling stories, sharing anecdotes and recommending good places to visit throughout the night.

Prices range depending on tour you select and generally start at around 10€ for basic crawls, up to 40€ for private crawls or themes such as rock&roll or 1920’s themed crawls if those are more your style. One of the most interesting pub crawls in Berlin is the Berlin New Years Eve Pub Crawl offering the perfect combination of awesome venues, live DJs and other activities, so if you’re looking for something different then get ready to join fellow party animals while traversing some of Berlin’s best venues in one unforgettable evening. Book your Pub Crawl Berlin tickets here!

Conclusion

Berlin is known for being one of the best cities when it comes to parties and New Years is no exception. Whether it’s marveling at their beautiful fireworks display, enjoying street parties with friends or taking part in some delicious beer tasting or pub crawls, there are plenty of options for celebrating New Years Eve in Berlin so make sure you take your pick soon!