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The International Green Week Berlin (https://www.gruenewoche.de/en) celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026, and Sweden is participating with one of its most impressive pavilions. Under the motto “Tradition Meets Innovation,” the kingdom presents a unique culinary journey through its history—from the 16th-century fishing village to today’s modern haute cuisine.
A Celebration of Fine Truffles for the first time in Berlin. Two days of truffle indulgence – both savory and sweet, for true food lovers – this is Berlin Truffle & Truffle Festival 2026.
Here’s an overview of the events for 2026
Ritz-Carlton Berlin will host a series of exclusive culinary events from mid-December 2025 through New Year’s Day, offering guests festive dining experiences in a setting inspired by the glamour of the 1920s.
Two days of truffle indulgence – both savory and sweet, for true food lovers.
Lovers of Scandinavian cuisine will find a new weekend ritual in Berlin-Mitte: W66 has launched an inventive Nordic-inspired brunch, serving up a fresh breeze from the North with Scandinavian twists on beloved breakfast classics.
Why wait until Christmas when you can enjoy the most wonderful time of the year at Bundesbüdchen starting in November? The holiday menu combines the best of the season with international traditions for €65.
Ganymed Brasserie
Continue reading “Berlin restaurants with Christmas specials”
Celebrate the winter season in Berlin with unforgettable culinary highlights! Two of Berlin’s top restaurants—Dieselhaus at the Telegraphenamt and HERITAGE Berlin—invite you to indulge in creative goose menus and gourmet experiences, perfect for family, friends or company celebrations.
The German coffee industry is currently facing a paradox: Green coffee prices have reached a historic high—generally a welcome development, as it can translate into better incomes for farmers in producing countries. Yet, at the same time, discount coffee chains styled after China’s “Luckin Coffee” are rapidly multiplying in German cities. The German Roasters Guild (Deutsche Röstergilde), representing the country’s medium-sized coffee roasters, warns of dangerous displacement competition and potential job losses in the sector.
Starting November 8, 2025, Sphere Tim Raue on the Berlin TV Tower invites guests to experience a special three-course Christmas menu while enjoying panoramic views over Berlin. Renowned chef Tim Raue reinterprets classic German holiday favorites with distinctive notes of sweetness, acidity, and spice.
