Berlin – Glühwald am Uber Platz 2026

Glühwald am Uber Platz 2026 takes place from Friday, 6 November to Tuesday, 29 December 2026 in Berlin-Friedrichshain. At Uber Platz, opposite the East Side Gallery, you can look forward to a winter meeting place with numerous fir trees, fairy lights, hot drinks and savoury food. Admission to Glühwald is free.

Glühwald at Uber Platz 2026: Winter forest in Friedrichshain

The square in front of the Uber Arena is transformed into a small fir forest in the heart of Berlin. The trees and bark mulch create a special winter atmosphere. The organisers announce illuminated huts, fire counters and heated seating areas. You can warm up there after a concert, before a sporting event or while out for a walk through Friedrichshain. The market is also just a few steps from the East Side Gallery.

Glühwald at Uber Platz 2026: mulled wine and snacks

According to the organiser, the so-called Waldtränke offers a range of hot drinks, including Winzer mulled wine, non-alcoholic punch and hot chocolate. Savoury bratwursts, crêpes and roasted almonds are also on offer. Depending on the stall, other seasonal specialities may be available. This makes the market suitable both for a quick stop and for meeting friends. The exact prices of food and drinks may vary.

Opening hours and special event days

The Glühwald is normally open from Wednesday to Sunday, from 16 to 22 each day. On days when events are taking place at Uber Arena or Uber Eats Music Hall, it is sometimes open outside this weekly schedule too. So Monday and Tuesday should not be assumed to always be closed days. You can find out which additional days it is open in the calendar on the official Uber Platz. Even on days with special opening hours, you should watch out for changes at short notice.

Christmas and the end of the season in December

The Glühwald will be closed on Thursday, 24 December, and Friday, 25 December 2026. It will then be open again from Saturday, 26 December, through Tuesday, 29 December inclusive. The site operator explicitly names 29 December as the last day of the 2026 season. Some tourist listings, however, still give 3 January 2027 as the end date. We use the date currently confirmed by the operator, through 29 December, and therefore do not extend the event into the new year without justification.

Admission, comfortable seating areas and visitor information

According to the organiser, there is no admission charge for Glühwald. You only pay for what you eat, drink or buy on site. Covered and heated wooden alcoves are available for cold winter evenings. They provide shelter from the weather, but do not cover the entire site. According to the official concept, Glühwald is primarily a meeting place with drinks and food. No extensive programme of rides is announced on the organiser's verified pages.

Getting there by train and underground

You’ll find Glühwald at Uber Platz 1, 10243 Berlin, near the Uber Arena. From Warschauer Straße station, you can reach the square in a few minutes on foot. S-Bahn, U-Bahn and tram services stop there. A walk to the East Side Gallery or Oberbaum Bridge is also worthwhile. You can discover more winter markets in Berlin in the Kirmestermine calendar. This lets you combine your visit to the market with a trip to Friedrichshain.