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Lights On: Christmas Lights at Potsdamer Platz

Thu, Nov 19 · 17:00Potsdamer Platz

Potsdamer Platz switches on its Christmas lights for the first time in a festive ceremony. The joint switch-on at 18:00 is open to the public and free of charge. The event is held…

When
Thu, 19 Nov · 17:00–20:002026
Where
Potsdamer PlatzBerlin
Price
Free
Go to websitepotsdamerplatz.de
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Lights On: Christmas Lights at Potsdamer Platz
Thu, Nov 19 · 17:00
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Potsdamer Platz switches on its Christmas lights for the first time in a festive ceremony. The joint switch-on at 18:00 is open to the public and free of charge. The event is held outdoors in any weather, so warm, weatherproof clothing is recommended.

There is also an app-exclusive get-together with snacks, drinks and music: reception at 17:00 on the terrace of The Barn, get-together from 18:30. Places are limited and registration is through the Potsdamer Platz app. The event ends at 20:00.

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