10 Things to Do in Berlin in February

With the arrival of February, the German city offers us art festivals, unique experiences and invites us to get in touch with nature to celebrate the month of love. The Christmas holidays and the excitement of the new year have passed, but the winter charm continues in one of the most important cities in the world's tourist scene.

Behind closed doors or outdoors, with these suggestions of great events and a wide variety of activities Berlin has to offer, you won't be short of things to do and places to visit to cap off the winter vacations.

February and its winter sunsets in Berlin offer a different landscape to the one we could find in summer and deserves to be seen from the heights, so do not hesitate to book tickets for Panoramapunkt. From the 24th floor of this panoramic point located at the northern end of Potsdamer Platz you will have amazing views.

It is an observation deck 100 meters high where you can enjoy drinks and snacks in the cafeteria ideal for the occasion. Another curiosity is that here is the fastest elevator in Europe, because in just 20 seconds, you will reach the top.

As if that were not enough, upstairs you can also find an outdoor exhibition divided into two floors that tells the story of Potsdamer Platz, located in Tiergarten, one of the best neighborhoods in Berlin. Do not forget to take pictures!

After an extensive sightseeing tour, you feel like sitting down to rest your feet and enjoy a nice drink. For me in particular a cool beer comes to mind to soothe the heat but warm weather is not something that characterizes Berlin at this time of the year.

To your good fortune drinking cold beer in Berlin is not the norm, so you'll have the perfect opportunity to partake in the German custom while taking advantage of a beer at the same time to warm up. Book the Berlin beer tour and learn more about the city's eating and drinking customs.

And remember that in Berlin you are allowed to drink on the street and even on public transport, so if you wish, you can continue your tour with beer in hand. However, if that does not convince you and you prefer to take a tour to taste beers and not the other way around, how about doing one of the best tours in Berlin while tasting the best craft beers?

In the city of Berlin you will never be short of things to do, but a break from the hustle and bustle is also much appreciated. If you want to get away from the pace of the center and enjoy something quieter, I recommend a ride to the Grunewald district, towards the east of Berlin to enjoy the view away from the center of Berlin from the Drachenberg mountain, little sister of the more popular Teufelsberg.

Both elevations were built from World War II debris and have been rescued as overlooks to the city, but the approximately 90-meter-high "Kite Mountain" or "Dragon Mountain", unlike its 700-meter-high neighbor, makes a perfect spot for an enjoyable, short hiking activity that lets you turn up the heat without getting too exhausted.

Thanks to its clear, treeless slopes, you'll enjoy a clear, breathtaking view. When you reach the top, sit down for a while to rest on the ground with a good blanket and, if the February air inspires you, you can bring a flashlight, some food and put on some music to create a romantic Valentine's Day atmosphere. To get to Drachenberg you can:

• Take the S-Bahn train and get off at Grunewald station, as the mountain is about a 30-minute walk away.
• If you arrive by car or bicycle there are free parking spaces. Therefore, I recommend you to book one of the best bike tours in Berlin.

February, Berlin and snow are synonymous with fun, so I invite you to put on your helmet, elbow pads and go skating! I have the perfect ice rink for you. On this occasion, the Neukölln Ice Stadium is home to one of the best-ranked ice rinks in the city for several reasons, including its easy access, as it is just a few meters from the U-Bahn subway and S-Bahn train stations in Hermannstraße.

Inside you can rent the necessary equipment at a good price and you won't have to worry about the crowds as there are set schedules to avoid any mishaps. In addition, they have happy hour offers for the last hour of their afternoon and evening sessions, as well as various discounts for children, students, seniors, among others. Of course, you will have to make a reservation so that your comfort is guaranteed.

Go to the Berlin Ice Bar

If you are not afraid of the Berlin cold, finish off the day with a cocktail at the city's ice bar, a winter paradise where you will discover natural ice sculptures. Sounds like fun, doesn't it? Book tickets for Berlin's ice bar and enjoy an unprecedented activity.

February is the end of winter in Berlin and you can still make the most of its snowy roads before the arrival of spring. In the following recommendation you can enjoy a tour of white landscapes and homey warmth with local cuisine to close your day with a cheerful evening in which, of course, you can not miss the traditional German beers.

For this I advise you to take a nice walk through the emblematic Tiergarten Park, whose path will take you -in less than half an hour- to the Oberbaumbrücke bridge, an iconic structure of high towers next to the Spree River whose history will move you.

Afterwards, you will have to go to the S-Bahn station. Once there, take the U6 route and head towards Stadtmitte station on the U2 route, get off at U Klosterstraße and walk to the Zur letzten Instanz restaurant, famous for having a tiled oven where Napoleon once sat in the 17th century. Here you can enjoy a variety of dishes and, of course, in its tavern you will find homemade, dark stout beers to close your evening. But if you want to ensure a good meal and learn more about German cuisine, do not hesitate to book a gastronomic tour of Berlin.

Also during February you can visit the Berlin Botanical Garden, which thanks to its wide and international variety is considered one of the most important in the world.

During the cold season the space with glass and steel architecture that stands out as an example of art nouveau design opens its doors and invites you to spend a different night with cocktails and music under the warmth of the palm trees in its Tropical Nights, so you can escape a few hours of winter weather on Friday and Saturday nights.

So now you know, if one of those cold nights in Berlin you are looking for warmth, good atmosphere and a completely different experience, this is for you. Due to its popularity, I recommend booking.

If you are passionate about stories on the big screen, Berlin in February is the place for you. During this month, film fever invades the city with the Berlin International Film Festival, which has been held for two consecutive weeks in mid-February since 1978. Berlinale, as it is colloquially known, is one of the most important cultural events in the city, a festival of the seventh art of the stature of the Venice Film Festival and the Cannes Film Festival and most of its screenings are open to the public.

In this event you can enjoy a variety of more than 400 national and international films with different themes and genres that you will not find elsewhere. Don't worry, the foreign films are subtitled in German and English and films from Spanish-speaking countries are also shown.

If you feel like enjoying a good movie, remember that being such an acclaimed event the demand is high, so you should consider buying your tickets in advance. On its official website you can check the lineup and venues, as well as buy your ticket for the functions that most appeal to you.

It's the turn of dance with the Tanzolymp Festival, whose motto is dance as a global language, an annual event based in Berlin for young dance talents, who for a week can attend workshops, seminars and exhibitions.

At the end of the festival, there is a grand gala in which the best dancers in each category, chosen by the jury, are presented in front of an open audience.

If you would like to take shelter from the cold and enjoy an eye-catching show, while supporting new dance talents, you can follow the dates and pertinent information to attend the final ceremony on their website.

When I tell you that film fever is sweeping the city, I'm not kidding. If one of the world's most acclaimed film festivals isn't enough for you, Berlin offers another alternative.

For those who love different stories, a second film festival also takes place during February that, although it happens at the same time as the Berlinale, has no association with the glamorous event. I'm talking about BIFF, The Berlin Independent Film Festival, an interesting proposal for you to get to know alternative and low-budget films, as worthy of being seen as any other.

For a little over a decade BIFF has hosted in its halls new and refreshing voices of European and international filmmakers. Like Berlinale, BIFF offers a variety of genres such as documentaries, short and feature films, horror, science fiction and even animations. Like Berlinale, all films are subtitled in German and English. If you are interested in discovering something different, don't forget to visit their official site for dates, times and ticket information for their next event.

An important event that sometimes happens in February every year is the celebration of Fasching, commonly called Fasching in Berlin, but also known as Kölner Karneval or Cologne Carnival in other locations.

Although this carnival is not exclusive to Berlin, as all German cities have their own version, the capital is not far behind and gathers both tourists and locals to enjoy the party, music, food and drinks that you can find in street stands. The celebration season is extensive and starts on November 11, but the real February party begins every year on Ash Wednesday, which is the starting shot to fill the streets with hustle and bustle and costume dances.

It is important to keep in mind that the time of Lent changes every year and the day Fasching starts depends on it, so the celebration will not always be during February, but if the times of the event coincide with your visit, take the opportunity to go out to the streets to have fun, eat and meet new friends. Don't forget your costume!

In the neighborhood of Friedrichshain, east of Berlin, is the Mercedes-Benz Arena, a large stadium where you can enjoy field hockey games, basketball or even musical concerts.

Its billboard is varied and the stadium alone is worth a visit, so if you want to take advantage of your stay in February to know it, during this month the Mercedes-Benz arena is the host of the ISTAF, an annual athletics meeting that has a long history.

The organization holds several events a year, but at the beginning of each one the ISTAF brings together its best athletes to compete indoors and demonstrate their physical condition and ability to the public.

Although it may sound far-fetched at first, since February is still very cold you can still take advantage of one of the most attractive recreational areas in winter that the city has to offer.

It is an old barge that, during the summer, works as a refreshing pool on the banks of the Spree River; it was designed in 2004 by Susanne Lorenz and its location gives it a privileged view, which makes it one of the favorite places of Berliners.

The interesting thing to consider about this place during the winter months is that the pool is conditioned with a cocoon-shaped roof that surrounds it and turns it into a warm sauna that is also accompanied by a comfortable lounge bar that is perfect to continue with the romantic tone of Valentine's Day. Undoubtedly, a place where you will have an incredible time, I assure you that you won't want to leave! Book your tickets here.

It is true that the coldest months in the German capital are usually during the winter season, so during the month of February you should consider that you will find a very cold weather.

According to official data the average maximum temperature is 7° C and the average minimum temperature is around -2°C, in both cases with snowfall. However, as you have already seen, the cold and the snow bring with them a different and unique shade of fun; don't forget to wrap up warm, plan ahead and have fun! and have fun!

Whether it's enjoying the romantic sights in the month of lovers or taking advantage of the clear spaces when visiting the historic and iconic sites of the German capital during the low tourist season, I guarantee that your stay in Berlin during February will be a memorable one.