Things to Do in Berlin with Oly Bennet: Winter Wonderland Edition

Welcome, listeners, to Things to do in Berlin with your globetrotting sport nut Oly Bennet, broadcasting from the beating heart of the Hauptstadt. Berlin today is in full winter mode: crisp air, grey skies with flashes of pale sun, and that classic December vibe where everyone is power-walking between Glühwein stands and S‑Bahn platforms like it’s an Olympic event.

Let’s kick off with today’s headline happenings. At the mighty Uber Arena, Radiohead are back on stage tonight, bringing their December Berlin run to a huge finale, according to the arena’s event schedule. If you like your emotions loud and your guitar tones existential, that’s your main event. For something more intimate and gloriously weird, Consequence Live lists avant‑garde act Golem playing Ms Goldberg around 6:30 pm – think experimental sounds in a cozy club, very “only‑in‑Berlin” energy. Over in Friedrichshain, JamBase shows indie outfit Nobis hitting Badehaus, perfect if you want to roll straight from craft beer to live music.

Culture buffs, lace up: Berlin.de has Swan Lake at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden this evening, a full classical ballet experience in one of Europe’s grandest opera houses. Earlier in the afternoon, Berlin.de also lists “Nikolai Music on Friday” at the Nikolaikirche – an after‑work organ concert highlighting historic female composers in the city’s oldest surviving church.

If shopping is your sport, Keyi Magazine reports that Her Haven, a women‑led holiday pop‑up by Galleria Lucia, has turned a Kastanienallee space into a creative wonderland of design, art, and thoughtful gifts – basically a stylish upgrade to your panicked last‑minute Christmas spree. Art fans can swing by Hamburger Bahnhof, where ART at Berlin notes a major new solo exhibition opening its long run today, solidifying Berlin’s status as an art marathon, not a sprint.

On the news and city front, NATO reports that Secretary General Mark Rutte was in Berlin yesterday meeting Chancellor Friedrich Merz, underlining the city’s ongoing role as a serious geopolitical player even as it parties through the night. Public transport is running on typical winter schedules, so expect the odd delay and pack that “Berlin local” patience along with your scarf.

So what should you absolutely do today? Hit Museum Island or the Humboldt Forum for a history warm‑up, then wander over to a Weihnachtsmarkt for roasted almonds and a spicy Glühwein. Dive into the Her Haven pop‑up, then cap the night with either the elegance of Swan Lake, the intensity of Radiohead, or a sweaty club set somewhere along the Warschauer Straße–Revaler Straße strip.

Local tip from Oly: Berliners walk fast, rarely jaywalk at red lights if kids are present, and will absolutely stand on the right of the U‑Bahn escalator and walk on the left. Join the flow and you’ll instantly feel less like a tourist and more like part of the squad.

Stay tuned, because tomorrow brings more festive markets, family‑friendly Advent events in and around the city, and another wave of concerts and club nights. I’ll be back to coach you through the next round of Berlin’s daily decathlon.

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