In early November, Potsdamer Platz in the heart of the city is transformed into a gigantic winter wonderland.

More than 100 booths add a seasonal touch at this traditional Christmas market in the heart of City West.

The largest continuous pedestrian zone in Berlin has around 250 market stalls Mondays to Fridays and up to 400 at the weekend.

The centrepiece of the market is Europe's largest Christmas pyramid with more than 5,000 lights that add a festive glow to the seasonal bustle on Alexanderplatz.

A festive atmosphere is provided by barrel organ music, mulled wine, a wide range of arts and crafts and a life-size nativity at the Marienkirche.

The pivotal point of the market is a pyramid in front of the palace's main entrance.

The Lucia Christmas market is named for the Lucia festival, celebrated on the feast of St Lucy on 13 December especially in the Scandinavian countries.

Journey around world in eight days – that's the motto of this "market of the continents"/destination/berlin/ at the Dahlem museum campus.

Every year, the BMW Berlin Marathon attracts around 40,000 runners, handbikers, and inline skaters from 120 countries.

After 12 years, the European Swimming Championships comes back to Berlin.

The DFB Cup (German Football Association Cup)is the second-most important title in national club football after the German championship.

The European Maccabi Games is an international Jewish sport event similiar to the Olympic Games.