New Year's Eve in Berlin 2026
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- Travel time Amsterdam - Berlin 5.51 hours
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Celebrate New Year's Eve in Berlin
Silvester, the big celebration during New Year's Eve in Berlin, is with over a million visitors one of the largest events in the world. Book a weekend getaway to Berlin and enjoy performances, light shows, and an incredible fireworks spectacle!
Celebrate New Year's Eve, for example, at the Brandenburg Gate. In previous years, entry was free, but registration or an access wristband may be required. In the evening, the live broadcast by ZDF begins, and you can admire fireworks and a laser show. Throughout the day, various DJs and live bands are present.
You can also choose to celebrate the turn of the year at Berlin’s biggest indoor party: Kulturbrauerei. Here, you’ll find 15 different halls and 9 clubs with all kinds of music. Additionally, you can enjoy the fireworks launched from the rooftops in the central courtyard. Or visit one of Berlin’s atmospheric Christmas markets markets during New Year's Eve, where you can enjoy various artists and bands.
Your trip to Berlin with ICE
ICE runs daily in 5.51 hours from Amsterdam Central to Berlin. You can book your trip from € 38* to one of the hippest cities in Germany. ICE is not just fast, but also comfortable. View your itinerary using the international itinerary planner.
ICE to Berlin route
With ICE you can travel from Amsterdam Central Station directly to the centre of Berlin. You can also board the train in Hilversum, Amersfoort, Apeldoorn, Deventer or Hengelo.
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Overview travel times to Berlin by train
| Route | Travel times | Transfers | Header | Header |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam - Berlin | 5.51 hours | 0 | Content | Content |
| Schiphol - Berlin | 6.12 hours | 1 | Content | Content |
| Rotterdam - Berlin | 6.40 hours | 1 | Content | Content |
| Utrecht - Berlin | 5.44 hours | 1 | Content | Content |
| Eindhoven - Berlin | 7.15 | 2 | Content | Content |
| Arnhem - Berlin | 5.40 hours | 1 | Content | Content |
| Groningen - Berlin | 6.03 hours | 2 | Content | Content |
| Amersfoort - Berlin | 5.15 hours | 0 | Content | Content |
| Nijmegen - Berlin | 5.46 hours | 1 | Content | Content |
| Tilburg - Berlin | 6.49 hours | 2 | Content | Content |
| Breda - Berlin | 6.31 hours | 1 | Content | Content |
For a complete travel itinerary, consult our itinerary planner
What else is there to do in Berlin?
Besides the huge party, the German capital has much more to offer during the New Year's. Celebrate New Year's Eve on the attractive Unter den Linden, in the huge Tiergarten, or simply enjoy the incredibly rich and varied cultural activities - Berlin has it all.
New Year's Eve in Berlin
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