Yes, it's official: The Christmas lights at Potsdamer Platz are back on and Berlin is showing its most beautiful winter side.

It starts on Alte Potsdamer Straße, where two giant, glowing gates shaped like trees welcome you. They mark the entrance to a real forest of lights that spreads out before you like an invitation to a Christmas wonderland. Here, your evening stroll suddenly becomes a little adventure, with every step leading through sparkling light installations. If you're wondering where to discover the perfect holiday light magic in Berlin, you're in the right place.

And then it gets even more magical at The Playce: Above your heads, thousands of hanging lights stretch out like a glittering starry sky. Festively decorated trees glow in warm light and create exactly the atmosphere that makes us all a little softer right now!

The best part? All this sparkling magic is right in the heart of the city and perfect for a spontaneous after-work stroll. Afterwards, head to one of the surrounding cafés and grab a hot cocoa or mulled wine. Bring your loved ones and stop by – Potsdamer Platz really does Christmas right

Photo credits: Birk Alisch