# International Green Week (Grüne Woche): what to do between sessions in Berlin

Source: https://eventweekends.com/trade-show/gruene-woche/
Last checked: 2026-11-02

## In short

- **When:** 15 to 24 January 2027 (expected, not yet confirmed by the organiser)
- **Where:** Messe Berlin, Berlin, Germany, about 9 km from the centre
- **Free time:** The show floor takes the day, so the evenings, a companion day and the day after are free.
- **Best base:** Mitte: Walk to Museum Island and the Brandenburg Gate.
- **Getting there:** Berlin Brandenburg (BER) has FEX and regional trains to the Hauptbahnhof in 30 minutes; buy an ABC ticket.
- **Weather:** In January, Berlin temperatures average about 0°C, with roughly 54 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 8 h 10 min of daylight.
- **Top things to do:** Berlin Wall and Cold War walking tour; Spree river cruise; Potsdam palaces day trip

## Weather and what to pack

In January, Berlin temperatures average about 0°C, with roughly 54 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 8 h 10 min of daylight.
- A warm coat, hat and gloves: nights can drop close to freezing.
- A light rain jacket, just in case.
- Comfortable shoes: a day on the show floor easily means 15,000 steps.

## Airport to venue

Berlin Brandenburg (BER) has FEX and regional trains to the Hauptbahnhof in 30 minutes; buy an ABC ticket.

S-Bahn to Messe Süd.

## Where to stay

- **budget:** Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg. Cheaper hotels and lively bars.
- **mid:** Mitte. Walk to Museum Island and the Brandenburg Gate.
- **luxury:** Pariser Platz and Charlottenburg. Grand hotels like the Adlon.
- Hotels we would book: Generator Berlin Mitte (budget), Motel One Berlin-Hauptbahnhof (mid), Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin (luxury)

## Day plans for the free hours

### Evening one (Friday 15 January)

After the show floor closes: dinner and a short evening outing.
- Evening: Street food and Kreuzberg tour. Currywurst, döner and Markthalle Neun.
- Eat: Curry 36, Currywurst

### Evening two (Saturday 16 January)

Team dinner night. Book early: every group in town wants the same tables.
- Eat: Mustafa's Gemüse Kebap, Famous vegetable kebab; queue
- After dark: Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain bars and clubs.

### Companion day (Saturday 16 January)

For partners who came along and do not have a badge.
- Full day: Potsdam palaces day trip. Sanssouci and the gardens.

### The day after the show (Monday 25 January)

Push the flight back a day. A full free day costs little and the city empties out.
- Half-day: Reichstag dome visit with guide. Free entry needs registration; tours add context.
- Eat: Katz Orange, Slow-roasted pork in an old brewery
- Free: Tempelhofer Feld, the old airport park.

### Team outing

For corporate groups of 10 to 40: private tours and tastings book out first.
- Eat: Café Einstein, Viennese coffee house

## Tours worth booking

- [Berlin Wall and Cold War walking tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Berlin%20Wall%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-gruene-woche): Checkpoint Charlie, the Wall memorial and East Side Gallery.
- [Spree river cruise](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Berlin%20river%20cruise&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-gruene-woche): One hour past the government quarter.
- [Potsdam palaces day trip](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Potsdam%20day%20trip&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-gruene-woche): Sanssouci and the gardens.
- [Sachsenhausen memorial tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Sachsenhausen%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-gruene-woche): Concentration camp memorial north of Berlin.
- [Street food and Kreuzberg tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Berlin%20food%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-gruene-woche): Currywurst, döner and Markthalle Neun.
- [Reichstag dome visit with guide](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Reichstag%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-gruene-woche): Free entry needs registration; tours add context.
- [Bike tour of Berlin](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Berlin%20bike%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-gruene-woche): Flat city, easy riding.
- [Dresden day trip](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Dresden%20day%20trip%20from%20Berlin&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-gruene-woche): Rebuilt baroque city, 2 hours.

## Where to eat

- Markthalle Neun: Street Food Thursday in Kreuzberg
- Curry 36: Currywurst
- Mustafa's Gemüse Kebap: Famous vegetable kebab; queue
- Katz Orange: Slow-roasted pork in an old brewery
- Café Einstein: Viennese coffee house

## With kids

- Berlin Zoo and Aquarium.
- German Museum of Technology.
- Legoland Discovery Centre.

## Rainy-day backups

- Pergamon complex and the museums on Museum Island.
- DDR Museum.
- Jewish Museum.

## Getting around

- U-Bahn and S-Bahn run all night on weekends. Buy AB tickets for the city, ABC for the airport and Potsdam.
- The Olympiastadion has its own S-Bahn and U-Bahn stations.
- Deutsche Bahn ICE trains link the big cities; the Deutschlandticket covers all local and regional transport for a monthly fee.
- Trade fair and event tickets often include free local transport: check yours.

## Questions people ask

### When is International Green Week (Grüne Woche) 2027?

The next edition is 15 to 24 January 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

### What is the weather like during International Green Week (Grüne Woche)?

In January, Berlin temperatures average about 0°C, with roughly 54 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 8 h 10 min of daylight.

### How do I get from the airport to Messe Berlin?

Berlin Brandenburg (BER) has FEX and regional trains to the Hauptbahnhof in 30 minutes; buy an ABC ticket. S-Bahn to Messe Süd.

### Where should I stay for International Green Week (Grüne Woche)?

For most visitors the best base is Mitte: Walk to Museum Island and the Brandenburg Gate.

### What can we do between sessions at International Green Week (Grüne Woche)?

Good short outings in Berlin include Berlin Wall and Cold War walking tour, Spree river cruise, Reichstag dome visit with guide. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

### What is there for kids and families near International Green Week (Grüne Woche)?

Family-friendly picks: Berlin Wall and Cold War walking tour, Spree river cruise, Potsdam palaces day trip. Berlin Zoo and Aquarium.

### How far is Messe Berlin from Berlin centre?

About 9 km in a straight line. S-Bahn to Messe Süd.

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