SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Amsterdam Light Festival 2025, 27 November – 18 January 2026 Amsterdam Light Festival 2025 WHERE: Amsterdam, The NetherlandsWHEN: from 27th November 2025 to 18th January 2026 Any time of the year is a good time to visit Amsterdam. Beautiful, evocative and fascinating like few others, this city never fails to captivate the gaze of visitors. Spring, summer, autumn, winter and… again spring. Always wonderful. If you are looking for a reason to visit it in winter, don’t be afraid. For two months, from December to January, the city will be able to reward tourists with its wonderful Amsterdam Light Festival. It is one of the most interesting events on the European scene, at least from a scenographic point of view. Before being exhibited, the works must be approved by a selected jury year. Talented artists, architects and designers present their cutting-edge ideas which will then be exhibited during the two months of the event. AMSTERDAM LIGHT FESTIVAL 2025 – 2026 PROGRAM Photo, 2013 UrbanUrban_ru This year, the Amsterdam Light Festival will take visitors into the world of legacy. The 14th edition will focus on the theme “LEGACY,” the continuation of family traditions, shared memories, and customs. A fantastical journey through twenty light artworks, with which artists will offer their personal interpretations of this specific theme. PROJECTS AND INSTALLATIONS 2025 Even at the 14th edition of the festival, light and lighting become art. Artists, architects and designers from all corners of the planet bring their works and installations during this festival. Many works are made exclusively for Amsterdam Light Festival. This is why the festival is truly an unmissable event. There will be special initiatives. TOUR ON THE WATER 2025 All the charm and suggestion of Amsterdam Light Festival, from a unique and magical perspective. The boat tour offers you the opportunity to discover the most beautiful installations on board a comfortable boat. You can choose a cruise of approximately 75 minutes aboard a heated boat, with an audio guide or, alternatively, a cruise on an open boat. Don’t worry: you will be provided with blankets to warm up !!! The cruises are offered exclusively by the official partners of the event. Alternatively, those who have their own boat can follow an “ad hoc” itinerary. AMSTERDAM LIGHT WALK 2025 All installations can be admired for FREE, along the various well-marked routes. Anyone wishing to know in detail the history of each installation, the artist and the “behind the scenes” work of each work, can do so with an audio guide and through the Official APP (for iOS and Android) at a cost of 6.99€. TIMETABLES AND TICKETS 2025 The festival runs continuously from Thursday 27th November 2025 to Sunday 18th January 2026. Turning on the lights, every day, from 16:00 o’clock, until 23:00. The only exception is New Year’s Eve, with the shutdown set for 20:00. To admire the installations you will not have to pay any ENTRANCE TICKETS. The cruises last approximately 75 minutes, with departures every 30 minutes, from 17:00 to 21:30. The ticket, for adults, costs 29.75€ per person. Children aged 4 to 12 pay the reduced rate of 50%. Free for children under 3. Anyone wishing to travel the route with their own boat will have to pay a fee of 10€. WHERE TO SLEEP Amsterdam is one of the most popular cities in the world. This translates into a reduced availability of free accommodation facilities; especially near events such as the Amsterdam Light Festival. The accommodation offer is really wide and varied. Budget hotels, luxury hotels, apartments, hostels; if you want to be original, you could opt to stay in one of the many houseboats, to experience an electrifying stay. Amsterdam, among other things, is one of the cities with the highest average cost of accommodation. From this link, our valuable advice. *All information contained herein, including opening hours and prices, is for informational purposes only and is not considered official. We always recommend consulting official channels. All names and trademarks appearing herein belong to their respective owners. Related The City Schiphol Airport Get in Getting around Public Transport tickets Where to sleep What to see Christmas markets Gay Pride Koningsdag Noordermarkt Surroundings Haarlem Keukenhof Zaanse Schans Netherlands General Info Airports Destinations Events Drive in Holland When to go Reservations Hotels City Card Offers, Last Minute Tour, Experiences Map of the Place Share the Post
Berlin Festival of Lights
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Berlin Festival of Lights 2025, 08 to 15 October. Program, timetable Berlin Festival of Lights 2025 WHERE: Berlin, GermanyWHEN: from 08th to 15th October 2025 This year too Berlin is ready to amaze with extraordinary special effects, transforming itself into a real enchanted city. The most beautiful places, museums, monuments, squares and attractions will be visible in a different light, thanks to the Berlin Festival of Lights. It is one of the most anticipated events of the year, now in its 21th edition. An exhibition that, never like this year, promises to be of great impact, under the motto “Let’s Shine Together“. The 21th anniversary edition will feature spectacular light and video art displays in around 50 locations, designed to touch the hearts of visitors and bring moments of joy. The best international artists will be present, with extraordinary 3D effects and magnificent installations. An event that combines tradition and innovation, with a careful and vigilant look also at the social aspect. About two million (!) Visitors will be expected at this event. An event that, in terms of effects and installations, is one of the most interesting in the world panorama, with Lyon, Moscow and Sydney. During the ten days of the Berlin Festival of Lights, the city is transformed into a huge open-air stage. You can admire the greatest artists of the illuminations; listen to them as they tell stories, draw attention to detail, and present their cultures, arts, crafts and messages. The historical places of Berlin, the streets, squares, and all the most fashionable and interesting districts, will be set up with extraordinary light installations. In addition, the strong civic commitment and social responsibility on the part of the organizers, with important charity projects, should be noted. PRACTICAL INFO HOW TO GET The capital can be easily reached from the main German and European destinations. The new Brandenburg airport, which serves the city, is among the busiest in the country. Berlin HBF, on the other hand, is the reference point for German rail transport. You can easily get around by metro, bus and on foot, and attend the main installations of the Festival. Public transport is really fast, efficient and connects every area of the center. PROGRAM BERLIN FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 2025 Every day, from 19:00 to 23:00, it will be possible to attend the light shows. There are really a lot of installations between the center and the periphery. Some of them, however, are only available for certain dates of the event. As usual, meet at Alexanderplatz on October 8th for the official inauguration of the 2025 event. Marienkirche, the suggestive Cathedral, the Brandenburg Gate, the Oberbaum Bridge are some of the places not to be missed. This year, the installations will focus on the concept of unity, connection, community. Through diversity, you can admire all the beauty of this wonderful city. TICKETS AND TOURS 2025 Admission is free unless otherwise stated. In some cases, where applicable, you must pay an entrance fee for a specific facility or event. There are incredible bus tours and, above all, boat tours. It is truly fantastic and evocative, seeing the main attractions of Berlin, being carried along the waters of the river. Prices start from €21 per person. Walking tours with a local guide to discover the most fascinating installations cost €29.90 per person. The tour lasts about 2 and a half hours, starting at 7:00 pm from Nikolaiviertel Propststraße and arriving at the Brandenburg Gate. If you have saved some money, then opt for a photo safari aboard a double-decker bus. The ticket costs €40 per person and includes a Berlin curry sausage. *All that is contained herein is for purely indicative purposes only and should not be considered official. Appointments may be subject to change. Therefore, we invite you to consult the official website for all updates. All trademarks and names contained herein belong to their respective owners. The City Airport Get in Getting Around Bus 100 Transport Tickets Festivals & Events Pergamonmuseum Nightlife Folsom Flohmarkt Germany General Info Airports Destinations Events, Festivals Drive in Germany When To go Reservations Hotels Rooms Offers & Last Minute Rental Cars Map of the city Share the post