Plan a Visit

Hours of Operation

Weihnachten im Tierpark It is open from November 20, 2026, through January 9, 2027.

  • Monday through Friday, Sunday:
    4:40 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
    Last admission to the grounds: 7:20 p.m. Last start of the loop trail: 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, December 25 and December 26:
    4:40 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
    Last admission to the grounds: 8:20 p.m. Last start of the loop trail: 9:00 p.m.

We will be closed on the following days: Weihnachten im Tierpark closed: November 23, November 24, November 30, December 7, December 24, December 31, January 4, January 5

Large star-shaped light installations float on a pond at night. Trees and a decorated railing can be seen in the foreground.

Directions & Parking

Entrance

You can find the entrance to Weihnachten im Tierpark can be found at Bärenschaufenster.

Directions by Public Transportation

  • Subway Line 5 (Tierpark station, about 15 minutes from Alexanderplatz)
  • Tram lines M17, 27, 37
  • Bus routes 296, 396

Please note that public transportation is not included with the admission tickets.

Directions by Car

  • Address: Am Tierpark 125, 10319 Berlin
  • For visitors arriving by car, there are three parking lots available: one directly at the zoo and onein front of the zoo’s administration building (across from the Jet gas station). Parking fees at the Berlin Zoo are €5.00. Only card payments are accepted at the on-site parking meters. 

Personal Check-in Time

To ensure the most enjoyable experience possible, visitor admission is limited to groups of 20 people every 20 minutes. Your ticket indicates an admission time. Please enter during the specified time.

Example: If you purchased a ticket for 5:40 p.m., you can arrive for admission between 5:40 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Of course, you can stay longer than 20 minutes Weihnachten im Tierpark .

Two women are standing, smiling, under a blue-lit canopy. Beams of light create a star-like effect around them. It is nighttime.
At night, glowing discs on poles stand outdoors beneath illuminated trees. You can see colored lights.

A Guide to Your Magical Journey

Immerse yourself in the sparkling winter wonderland of Weihnachten im Tierpark: Our guide takes you step by step through Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, shows you the nearest light installation, and points the way to the food huts—perfect for a refreshment break with mulled wine, hearty snacks, or sweet treats. Have fun exploring!

Do you have any questions about your visit?

Would you like to know if dogs are allowed, how long the loop trail takes, or what happens if it rains? In our FAQ , you’ll find answers to the most important questions about your visit to Weihnachten im Tierpark.

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