Berlin is a vibrant city with a rich cultural scene, which makes it a wonderful (albeit chilly) place to spend the winter months. If you are lucky enough to find yourself in Berlin this winter and are interested in immersing yourself in Berlin\u2019s unique culture, here are a few festivals\/events to check out:<\/p>\n
Christkindlmarkets\/Christmas Markets<\/strong> <\/p>\n
\nThroughout the month of December, Christmas markets pop up all around the city. Come of the largest and most established Christmas markets include: the Charlottenburg Castle Christmas Market, the Gendarmenmarkt Christmas Market, the Potsdamer Platz Christmas Market, the Spandau Christmas Market, and the Kaiser-Wilhelm Memorial Church Christmas Market. At these markets, you can purchase traditional and modern handicrafts and enjoy Christmas treats like mulled wine and gingerbread. A Christmas market in Berlin is an unforgettable experience.
\nInternationale Gr\u00fcne Woche\/International Green Week<\/strong>
\nBerlin\u2019s International Green Week is, above all, a celebration of culinary culture. In 2013, foodies will converge on Berlin from January 18th-27th (the festival always takes place for ten days in the middle of January). Food growers, chefs, and wine and beer producers gather in Charlottenburg for ten days of sheer gastronomic bliss. In addition to the expo, there are a variety of tastings, dinners, classes and workshops associated with the event. For more information, check out the festival website: http:\/\/www.gruenewoche.de\/en\/<\/a>
\nBerlin International Film Festival<\/strong>
\nOne of the top film festivals in the world, the Berlin International Film Festival is a must for cinephiles. The 2013 dates are February 7th-17th (the festival always takes place for ten days in February). Films are screened at locations throughout the city, but the festival \u201chub\u201d is definitely Potsdamer Platz. Take part in this historic festival that has been going on for 60 years (maybe you\u2019ll even see some stars). For more information about this year\u2019s film festival, see: http:\/\/www.berlinale.de\/en\/HomePage.html<\/a>
\nBerlin is known for its eclectic arts scene. There are always gallery openings, performances, and arts festivals of all sizes going on throughout the winter. If you\u2019re interested in finding out more about the Berlin arts scene, check out this online arts journal: http:\/\/www.artberlincontemporary.com\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n