Berlin shines bright in light and color
The city is currently hosting two festivals of lights: "Berlin Illuminated" and the "Festival of Lights" are enchanting more than two million visitors in Berlin.
Alexanderplatz
Until October 15, Berlin is turned into a glowing stage full of light and color. This year's festival themes are "Light moves" and "Creating Tomorrow."
Alexanderplatz
Visitors are even offered the possibility to get beamed up into the universe via the Berlin TV tower. Additionally, other important landmarks, monuments and buildings such as the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Dome and Potsdamer Platz create the impression of a glittering metropolis.
Berlin Dome
A special attraction is the Berlin Dome. The light art displayed here tells stories nobody should miss out on.
Berlin Dome
Every year the audience votes for the best performance and the winner obtains 2,000 euros ($2,350).
Berliner Dom
The artists come from all over the world and enhance the capital with warmth and beauty. Not only famous sites but also squares, streets and trendy neighborhoods are staged with breathtaking light.
Bebelplatz
Who has ever seen Bebelplatz with the famous law faculty of Humboldt University as marvelous as this?
St. Hedwig´s Cathedral
The light festivals not only feature stunning light-art installations but show projections and videos in 3D, such as this one on St. Hedwig's Cathedral.
Palais am Festungsgraben
For 17 days, curious visitors can enjoy various light installations symbolizing the diversity of life, culture and politics, as well as personal messages.
Gendarmenmarkt
Between 7pm and midnight, the Gendarmenmarkt with its famous concert hall appears as a performing ground for the German poet Friedrich Schiller whose statue illuminates.
Brandenburg Gate
Visitors are offered special light seeing tours so they can experience all the unique light installations of the festivals.
Brandenburg Gate
A special prize handed out by Germany's President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will reward a light art installation related to democracy.