The festive season in Berlin is a magical affair, with the scent of spices in the air and twinkling lights draped from lampposts throughout the city. Every district hosts its own Christmas market, and each carries its own traditions and flair. Colorful stalls display exquisite hand-painted wooden ornaments and delicate blown glass decorations alongside tasty treats such as lebkuchen, delicious gingerbread cookies. The winter climes add to the atmosphere with aromatic mulled wine served in boot-shaped mugs—perfect for warming chilled fingers against the cold.
Shore Excursions
Shore excursions vary by each itinerary and are subject to change.
Festive Berlin
Immerse yourself in Berlin’s past and present as you tour the city’s sights and shop for festive treats.
Flavors of Berlin
Sample the flavors of Berlin at some popular culinary institutions while exploring the city like a local.
Brewery Visit & Dinner
Enjoy dinner and beer tasting at a neighborhood microbrewery in a revitalized industrial setting.
Friedrichstadt-Palast Theater
Experience an unforgettable evening at the Friedrichstadt-Palast Theater, home to one of the world’s biggest stages.
Berlin During the Cold War
Explore Berlin and learn about life since reunification as you visit some of the city’s iconic sights.
Videos
Thanksgiving in Europe
Celebrate Thanksgiving with Viking on November sailings. There is no better way to complement your succulent turkey dinner than with a stroll through one of Europe’s cultural capitals.
German Language Lesson
Learn a few useful German words and phrases with Rebecca, your Viking tutor. Prost!
The Berlin Airlift
Go behind the scenes at Tempelhof Airport, long closed to visitors, and learn about the famed “Raisin Bombers” and their role during the historic Berlin Airlift, the largest in history.
Jewish Museum
Designed by New York architect Daniel Libeskind, Berlin’s compelling Jewish Museum provides an unforgettable journey through Jewish culture and a rich chronicle of memory and hope.
Explore: Berlin
Experience a vibrant city that is always reinventing itself. See iconic Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Wall and the Reichstag, an architectural masterpiece. Stroll around Museum Island or go shopping in the Mitte District.
Shopping in Berlin
Today’s Berlin is a veritable treasure trove of gift ideas for the holidays. Join Karine as she shares some of her favorite things in the cosmopolitan German capital.
Cooking with Karine: Bratwurst
Taste a variety of German delicacies with Karine in Nuremberg’s medieval district, and learn some of the best side dishes to go with them, perhaps paired with a local brew.
Explore Europe with Viking
Sail Europe’s picturesque waterways in elegant comfort with Viking. Ranging from 8 to 23 days, our itineraries offer a wealth of unforgettable journeys across the continent.
