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Advent enchantment, culinary sophistication and luxurious relaxation come together to shape an unforgettable festive experience at Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin.

As the glow of fairy lights and the soft flicker of the first Advent candles appear, Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin transforms into a resplendently decorated winter retreat. Showcasing magnificent Christmas trees, masterfully handcrafted Schwibbögen (traditional decorative candle holders), Christmas pyramids and nutcrackers standing over 1.5 metres tall, this Grand Hotel celebrates the world-renowned artistry of the Ore Mountains and warmly welcomes Berliners and international guests to pause, savour and celebrate.

Advent Highlights

The Adlon Wishing Tree in the hotel lobby is a particular eye-catcher. Carefully crafted stars hanging from its branches carry the wishes of children and adolescents from Berlin’s shared accommodation facilities, daycare centres and social institutions. Through this initiative, the hotel supports the local organisation ‘Schenk doch mal ein Lächeln’ (Give a Smile). Those who choose to fulfil a wish are helping to bring joy to a young heart this festive season.

The Adlon Flower Atelier & Boutique, open Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 17:00 and Saturday from 9:00 to 14:00, offers artfully designed Advent arrangements, elegant bouquets, collectable edition Adlon Christmas tree baubles and bespoke mementoes. The ‘Adlon à la Karte’ gift card is a refined choice for those seeking unforgettable moments – available online and valid for gourmet experiences, overnight stays or relaxing moments at the Adlon Spa by Resense.

On the final three Saturdays in Advent, the Adlon Gospel Choir, led by pianist Joseph Odogu, will perform uplifting seasonal music from 14:00 in the lobby and outside from the balcony overlooking the hotel entrance. Their performances transport both guests and passers-by into the festive spirit.

Culinary Delights

The enchanting Festive Adlon Afternoon Tea will be served in the Bel Etage from 27 November to 28 December (except on 25 December), Thursday to Sunday from 14:00 to 17:00. The menu features savouries such as salmon sandwiches with cinnamon pear and duck breast tartlets with stewed plums, along with exquisite desserts including Araguani caramel tartlets, speculoos Baumkuchen and punch tart with blueberries. A plant-based alternative features lemon yuzu tartlets and chocolate gingerbread tart. Price: EUR 79 per person; EUR 39 for children aged 6 to 12.

The Adlon Champagne Advent Brunch will be held on 30 November and 7, 14 and 21 December from 11:30 to 14:30 in Brasserie Quarré. On 25 December, the Adlon Champagne Holiday Brunch opens with a welcome aperitif at 12:00 noon in the Grand Winter Garden, followed by a sumptuous buffet from 12:30 to 15:00 on the Bel Etage. Guests will enjoy refined harp music during both events. The buffet includes delicacies such as fresh oysters, marinated scallops, crispy roast duck and goose, pasta and risotto creations and an extensive dessert selection including the classic Adlon stollen. Price: EUR 195 per person, inclusive of champagne, wine, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee. Children pay half price.

On Christmas Eve (24 December) from 18:00 and on Christmas Day (25 December) from 12:00 noon, Brasserie Quarré presents an exquisite four-course menu featuring delicacies such as duck liver parfait with dark chocolate, grilled carabinero prawns with risotto and pink roasted saddle of venison with poppy seed gnocchi. Price: EUR 155 per person, excluding beverages. Alternatively, from 18:30 on Christmas Eve, guests may partake in an elaborate Christmas Eve Buffet in the Bel Etage, accompanied by live harp music. The buffet includes elegant starters, roast goose, engaging live cooking stations and desserts such as baked apple filled with marzipan and cinnamon sauce. Price: EUR 195 per person, inclusive of a glass of champagne, beverages and coffee specialities.

For discerning gourmets, Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer welcomes guests on 25 and 26 December with an extraordinary six-course menu curated by Head Chef Jonas Zörner. The menu is paired with hand-selected wines, and includes highlights such as tuna with Gillardeau oysters and Imperial caviar, Breton lobster with white Alba truffles and Wagyu short ribs with black Périgord truffles. The evening begins with an aperitif at 19:00, followed by dinner at 19:30. Price: EUR 585 per person, including wine pairing.

Wellness & Relaxation

The Adlon Spa by Resense offers tranquil winter retreats with private spa suites, rejuvenating face and body treatments and calming rituals such as massages with warm basalt stones. Guests may also unwind in the Adlon Pool area (900 sq m), which features saunas, a whirlpool, multi-sensory showers and lounge areas. Day passes and memberships are available to Berlin residents and external guests. All spa and wellness services can be reserved conveniently online.

Restaurant bookings may be made via e-mail at [email protected] or by phone on +49 30 2261 1959. Spa bookings can be arranged through [email protected] or +49 30 2261 1220. To reserve access to the pool, please contact [email protected] or +49 30 2261 1792

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About Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin
The iconic Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin is situated in the heart of Berlin, right next to the famous Brandenburg Gate. Its unique location, legendary history, opulent furnishings and décor, as well as a service that goes above and beyond impeccable, make the Hotel Adlon Kempinski ideal for leisure travellers and the perfect venue for social and corporate events. The hotel has 307 luxurious guest rooms, 78 exquisite suites, three restaurants and a magnificent spa and wellness area designed to attract the most elite guests from all over the world.

About Kempinski
Established in 1897, Kempinski Hotels is Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group. Kempinski’s rich heritage of impeccable personal service and superb hospitality is complemented by the exclusivity and individuality of its properties. Today, the Kempinski Group operates 75 hotels and residences in 33 countries, with more than 25 prestigious projects currently under development worldwide. Each five-star hotel reflects the strength and success of the Kempinski brand without losing sight of its heritage; each one imbues the quality guests have come to expect from Kempinski while embracing the cultural traditions of its location. The portfolio comprises historic landmark properties, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, outstanding resorts and prestigious residences. Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands.
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Media Contact
Sabina Held • Director of Public Relations
Tanja Freytag • Public Relations Executive
Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin, Unter den Linden 77 • 10117 Berlin • Germany
T +49 30 2261 1703 • M +49 172 6526102 • kempinski.com/adlon
[email protected] • [email protected]