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Ice skating in Vienna

Fancy some winter magic? Here you'll find the best ice rinks in Vienna in 2025/2026 – with information on skate hire, highlights, and perfect public transport connections thanks to the EasyCityPass Vienna.

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View of the ice rink at Vienna City Hall. Photo: Stadt Wien Marketing, Christian Jobst

Ice skating in Berlin 2025/2026

Discover the most beautiful ice rinks in the capital! Whether indoor, outdoor, or at the Christmas market—here you can find out where the best places to ice skate in Berlin are in 2025/2026. Perfectly accessible with the EasyCityPass Berlin.

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A pair of black leather ice skates hangs on a hook in front of a dark wooden wall. Photo: Erik McLean, Pexels

Christmas markets in Berlin

You will find a Christmas market in almost every district of Berlin. Whether traditional, romantic, or alternative. This article provides an overview of the most important Christmas markets in Berlin.

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Incredible facts about Berlin that few people know

Berlin is a city steeped in history, culture, and contrasts. But away from the well-known sights such as the Brandenburg Gate or the Reichstag, there are many exciting details that hardly anyone knows about.

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View of Torstraße with the dome of Berlin Cathedral visible in the background. Two people with suitcases and luggage are walking across the street. Photo: Wal, Pixabay

Advent season in Vienna

From mid-November until Christmas, Vienna's most beautiful squares are once again transformed into magical Christmas markets. What are the LIONS all about? When did the Christkindl Market in front of City Hall start, when do the Christmas markets in Vienna open and which Christmas markets do you absolutely have to visit?

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One person is holding two red and white candy canes with a glove. They form a heart. In the background you can see an old carousel at the Christmas market, which is brightly lit. Photo: Yana Nadolinska, Pexels

Christmas markets in Vienna

Vienna exudes a very special flair during the Advent and Christmas season. We have put together the top 7 Christmas markets in Vienna that you should definitely visit during your stay.

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Belvedere, Vienna, at night, dark, small and large stars shine in the lake Photo: Olaf Luft

5 insider tips for an authentic Vienna – off the beaten track

St. Stephen's Cathedral and Schönbrunn Palace are impressive and simply must be seen. But how about getting to know the city from a different angle—beyond the usual tourist routes? Where Vienna reveals its true character...

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Vienna Museum entrance door. Two large golden W's serve as door handles, facing each other. Photo: Stefanie Jost

Europe in Vienna

As a metropolis in the heart of Europe and one of the four UN locations worldwide, Vienna is internationally active in many ways. Europe can be experienced in various places in Vienna.

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Europaflagge im Vordergrund, im Hintergrund ist das Wiener Riesenrad zu sehen Photo: Inn, Pixabay

Halloween In Berlin: All you need to know

Is Halloween a public holiday in Berlin? Where can I find the right Halloween costume? Where are there Halloween parties in Berlin? All your questions will be answered here!

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Girl holding a large pumpkin with a black face drawn on it, girl wearing a spider costume Photo: Julia Raasch, Unsplash

Festival of Lights in Berlin

When the days get shorter again, the temperatures drop and summer in Berlin becomes a distant memory, it's time to make Berlin shine again. Many Berlin landmarks, historic sites, streets, squares, trendy neighborhoods are staged with light.

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Festival of Lights Berlin, Potsdamer Platz, big red heart stands illuminated on Potsdamer Platz, in the background shine the Sony Center, DB Tower, Ritz Carlton Hotel Photo: Stefanie Jost

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