{"id":38796,"date":"2022-10-14T06:59:20","date_gmt":"2022-10-14T06:59:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/uncategorized\/berlin-festival-of-lights"},"modified":"2022-10-14T10:44:29","modified_gmt":"2022-10-14T10:44:29","slug":"berlin-festival-of-lights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/tours\/berlin-festival-of-lights\/","title":{"rendered":"Berlin’s Festival Of Lights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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\"Berlin<\/a>

Imagine a whole city becoming an art exhibition, a ‘Light Art’ exhibition.<\/p><\/div>\n

The last two days of my visit to Germany were spent in\u00a0the glorious city of Berlin. With a city like Berlin,\u00a0with so much history and significance, two days seemed\u00a0too little to explore its little joys. I got on one of\u00a0those Hop-on Hop-off buses, to have a quick express tour\u00a0of the city. After a busy day, walking down from the\u00a0famous Checkpoint Charlie, I reached Potsdamer Platz, a popular city square. I\u00a0knew something was happening here, the\u00a0lights could be seen from afar. Exploring the city on a crisp October evening, I walked into Berlin’s Festival of\u00a0Lights.<\/p>\n

Amazing Berlin’s\u00a0Festival of Lights<\/h2>\n
\"Potsdamer<\/a>

The city square at Potsdamer Platz lit up like Christmas eve.<\/p><\/div>\n

The square at Potsdamer Platz was lit up like Christmas\u00a0eve. The whole city I learnt, became a big massive ‘Light Art’ exhibit. Well known landmarks of Berlin were illuminated, with light shows. Every year in October, projections are placed\u00a0around the city, the whole city vibrates with lights, colors, and designs. The Festival this year was from 9th-20th October.<\/p>\n

The Riot of Colors<\/h3>\n
\"<\/a>

With light projections everywhere, it was like an immersive art exhibition.<\/p><\/div>\n

There were colors everywhere, on the floor, on the\u00a0buildings, and Berlin’s iconic landmarks. Walking on this\u00a0magical lit up floor, was quite a fascinating\u00a0experience. Berlin’s Festival of Lights lasts for 12 nights and offers a world of adventure every October.<\/p>\n

Who Wants a Green Ride?<\/h3>\n
\"Pedicabs<\/a>

Even the pedicabs were decked up to glow. Popular among tourists.<\/p><\/div>\n

Walking down Berlin, you can’t miss the cool little\u00a0cycle rickshaws or pedicabs. A fun alternative to\u00a0trains, cheaper than taxis, and greener than all\u00a0combined. Alternatively you could rent bikes; Berlin is\u00a0a very bike friendly city, with bike rentals starting\u00a0from EUR 8 per day. Even at night, you could spot\u00a0Berliners going about their way on these green machines.<\/p>\n

What’s That On The Building?<\/h3>\n
\"Flickering<\/a>

What an awe inspiring experience, flickering images on buildings across from Potsdamer Platz.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Berlin<\/a>

Are those polka dots real or projected light?<\/p><\/div>\n

Standing in the middle of Potsdamer Platz square, it was\u00a0an awe-inspiring moment, watching the lights changing\u00a0colors on the building before me. From famous cultural\u00a0icons to symbols from around the world, during the\u00a0Festival of Lights, as the sun goes down, Berlin\u00a0transforms into one large exhibition, with light\u00a0installations by artists from around the world.<\/p>\n

Light Art At The Brandenburg Gate<\/h3>\n
\"Brandenburg<\/a>

Around 8 pm the presentation started and the famous Brandenburg Gate became the site of an illuminated art exhibit.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Brandenburg<\/a>

The famous Brandenburg Gate illuminated with 3D light projections.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Brandenburg<\/a>

I stood there, as fascinated as a little child, in awe of the lights show on this famous landmark in Berlin.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Brandenburg<\/a>

Panoramic view of the Illuminated Brandenburg Gate, Berlin.<\/p><\/div>\n

One kilometer from the Potsdamer Platz square was the\u00a0famous Brandenburg Gate<\/a>. With a light drizzle in the\u00a0air, I walked into the complex of Germany’s famous\u00a0landmark, which was set up as a subject for light\u00a0projections. The 3D light projections on the \u00a0Brandenburg\u00a0Gate started around 8 pm and made this historic place\u00a0into a magical theater. I couldn’t resist pulling out\u00a0the camera to make a quick video.<\/p>\n

Video: Brandenburg Gate – Berlin’s Festival of Lights<\/h3>\n