Weihnachten im Tierpark
Visitors stroll along an illuminated circular trail featuring vibrant light displays, sparkling stars, and accompanying holiday soundtracks. Guests can skate on an open-air ice rink, with skate rentals available on-site. Festive food huts along the route offer warm drinks like mulled wine, hearty snacks, and sweet treats.
What to Expect
Festive light trail, music, and an ice rink at Tierpark Berlin.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Christmas Garden Deutschland GmbH
Food & Drink
Catering huts along the route offer mulled wine, other hot drinks, savory snacks, and sweet treats; alcohol is not served on November 22, when non-alcoholic drinks are available.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and festive-light fans
Vibe
Festive and magical
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: A Winterzauber-Ticket combining admission to Christmas Garden Berlin and Weihnachten im Tierpark starts at €43.90. – Get tickets
- Parking: Visitors arriving by car can use three parking lots. The Tierpark parking fee is €5.00, and the on-site parking machines accept card payments only.
Tips & Advice
- Book online as early as you can, because the cheapest tickets are sold only online in advance, and the earlier you book the more you save.
- Arrive at the Bärenschaufenster entrance within the 20-minute entry window printed on your ticket; after that you can stay on the trail as long as you like.
- Bring a bank card if you're driving, because the parking machines at the Tierpark take card payment only.
- Pick one of the Familientage on November 25, December 1, 8 or 14, or January 6 to visit at the special promotional price.
- Buy a separate transit ticket for the U5 or tram, because public transport is not included in your Weihnachten im Tierpark admission.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this season: a new illuminated circular route.
- Familientage at a special promotional price, only on November 25, December 1, 8 and 14, and January 6.
- Winterzauber-Ticket: one ticket for both Christmas Garden Berlin and Weihnachten im Tierpark, with free choice of day and time.
- Ticket + Hotel package, booked through Travelcircus.
- Longer opening on December 25 and 26.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to arrive at a set time?
Yes. Entry is capped for each 20-minute window, and your ticket shows your entry time. Go through the entrance during that window. Once you're in, you can stay as long as you like.
Can I go ice skating?
Yes. There's an ice rink for young and old, set among lights and Christmas music. You can rent skates there, and warm drinks and winter snacks are on hand when you need a break.
What food and drink is there?
Food huts along the circular route serve mulled wine, savory snacks and sweet treats. On Totensonntag, November 22, no alcohol may be served, but non-alcoholic drinks are available.
Where is the entrance, and how do I get there by public transport?
The entrance is at the Bärenschaufenster. Take the U5 to Tierpark station, tram M17, 27 or 37, or bus 296 or 396. Your admission ticket does not include public transport.
Is it a good outing for families?
Yes. It's billed as a family Christmas outing, and the rink is for young and old. Five Familientage at a special promotional price are held during the season.
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