Let’s be honest: mid-January in Berlin can feel a bit... grey. But the city is fighting the winter blues with some of the most eccentric traditions of the year! Whether you want to toss a tree, watch the NBA, or connect with the local Hebrew-speaking community, we’ve got you covered.
🌲 The Great Tree Toss (Knut)
Ever wonder what happens to all those Christmas trees? At IKEA (Lichtenberg & Tempelhof) on Saturday, Jan 10th, they become sports equipment! The Knut Championship involves throwing trees for distance. It’s hilarious, very "Berlin," and great for the kids.
🏀 NBA Fever in Berlin
The NBA is taking over the Uber Arena on Jan 15th (Orlando Magic vs. Memphis Grizzlies). Even if you didn't snag tickets, head to the NBA House at Uber Eats Halle over the weekend for free interactive fan events, shooting challenges, and a great atmosphere for basketball lovers.
❄️ Frozen Delights ❄️
Shomer On Ice: Join the Hashomer Hatzair Berlin crew this Sunday for a community ice skating event. It’s the perfect way to meet other families and enjoy the winter air (
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- For the truly brave, head to Orankesee to watch (or join!) the "Berliner Seehunde" for their traditional ice dip—a freezing spectacle that’s guaranteed to wake you up
🎲 Playing Inside - Boardgame Galore! 🎲
Board Games & Kabbalat Shabbat: Hillel Germany is hosting a cozy Friday night starting with board games and moving into a community dinner. A great way to start the weekend with new friends (
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D&D in Hebrew: Want to slay dragons in your mother tongue or strengthen your Hebrew? Zusammen Berlin is launching a Dungeons & Dragons group for beginners in Hebrew on Tuesday evenings (
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Creative Writing & Empowerment: On Sunday, check out Hillel’s Creative Writing Workshop or the Krav Maga for Women session with Ira Ilan—essential skills for mind and body.
✨ Last Call for the Lights
Sunday, Jan 11th is the final night for the Christmas Garden at the Botanical Garden and Weihnachten im Tierpark. If you haven't seen the light installations yet, this is your very last chance before the winter darkness truly settles in.
🎸 Starman Anniversary
Berlin is celebrating 10 years since the passing one of our most famous former residents, David Bowie.
Top Pick: The "Heroes" tribute concert at Kulturbrauerei on Saturday night.
Late Night: Catch the Moonage Daydream documentary at the Zeiss-Großplanetarium for a truly immersive experience, or the Bowie Party in Astra.
| What? | When? | Where? |
| Knut Tree Toss 🌲 | Sat, Jan 10 | |
| Ice Dipping (Seehunde) ❄️ | Sun, Jan 11 | Orankesee Lido |
| Shomer on Ice ⛸️ | Sun, Jan 11 | (Check registration for rink location) |
| NBA Fan House 🏀 | Jan 9-11 | Uber Eats Halle |
| Bowie Tribute Night 🎸 | Sat, Jan 10 | Kulturbrauerei |
| Light Gardens (Last Day!) ✨ | Until Jan 11 | |
| Boardgame Galore! 🎲 | Fri / Tue |
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