McDonald’s is the leading company in Germany’s quick-service restaurant sector and has been firmly established in the country since 1971. In partnership with more than 200 independent franchisees, the company employs approximately 64,000 individuals from 165 nations. Across nearly 1,400 restaurants, these employees welcome over 1.8 million guests from around the world every day.

Klarna is the everyday finance network. With over 120 million global active Klarna users and 3.8 million transactions per day, Klarna’s AI-powered payments and commerce network is empowering people to pay smarter with a mission to be available everywhere for everything. Consumers can pay with Klarna online, in-store and through Apple Pay & Google Pay. Over 1.2 million retailers trust Klarna’s innovative solutions to drive growth and loyalty, including Uber, H&M, Saks, Sephora, Macy’s, Ikea, Expedia Group, Nike and Airbnb. Klarna is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: KLAR).

Life360, a family connection and safety company, keeps people close to the ones they love. The category-leading mobile app and hardware tracking devices empower members to stay connected to the people, pets, and things they care about most, with a range of services, including location sharing, safe driver reports, and crash detection. Serving over 100 million monthly active users across more than 180 countries, Life360 delivers peace of mind and enhances everyday family life in all the moments that matter, big and small.

Since 1982, Ferrero Rocher has been creating special moments of indulgence through its unique combination of quality and exceptional taste. With its iconic golden wrapper, Ferrero Rocher has become a global symbol of appreciation and the enjoyment of life’s precious moments. Featuring a whole hazelnut, a smooth creamy filling, crispy wafers, milk chocolate and finely chopped hazelnut pieces, Ferrero Rocher delivers a distinctive and unforgettable taste experience. It invites consumers to add a touch of gold to both everyday and special occasions, sharing these moments with loved ones or simply savoring them on their own.

NVIDIA pioneered accelerated computing to help solve the most challenging computational problems. NVIDIA is now a data-center-scale AI infrastructure company reshaping all industries.

Sephora is the world’s leading prestige beauty retailer. With 56,000 dedicated employees across 35 markets, Sephora connects customers and beauty brands within the world’s most trusted and dynamic beauty community. Through our global omnichannel network of more than 3,200 stores and iconic flagships, as well as our e-commerce and digital platforms, we serve a highly engaged community of hundreds of millions of beauty followers, providing them with a personalized and seamless experience at every touchpoint. Offering a selection of nearly 500 brands alongside our own brand, Sephora Collection, we deliver the most unique and diverse range of prestige beauty products tailored to our customers’ needs—spanning fragrance, makeup, haircare, skincare, and beyond.

Potsdamer Platz has evolved into a vibrant hub for innovation, sustainability, and urban culture. With contemporary architecture, creative concepts, and a strong sense of community, the district bridges history and the future. Events, cultural offerings, and modern experience spaces make it a meeting place for people from all over the world. Covering 4.3 hectares, it offers a dynamic environment for fresh ideas, dialogue, and city life.

GASAG is a local energy company in Berlin and has been supplying the capital with energy for more than 175 years. The company is committed to the energy transition and invests in the expansion of sustainable energy solutions. Its portfolio includes electricity and gas tariffs, solutions such as heat pumps and photovoltaics for private and business customers, as well as comprehensive energy concepts for major clients. With around 1,700 employees across the GASAG Group, the company is also one of the key employers in the region.

WBM is as diverse as life in the metropolis of Berlin: Around 85,000 Berliners from over 100 nations live in its approximately 35,000 rental apartments. By 2035, the company will invest 3.3 billion euros in new construction and modernization, creating 10,000 new apartments for Berlin. WBM also manages around 314,000 sqm of commercial space, primarily located in the districts of Mitte, Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, and Spandau. As a forward-looking company, WBM is making its properties fit for future generations to help shape a socially equitable, climate-neutral, and livable Berlin.

The Center am Potsdamer Platz, formerly known as the Sony Center, is one of Berlin’s most famous architectural icons. With its spectacular tent-like roof, the urban quarter combines work, culture, dining, leisure, and living. As part of its transformation, a vibrant campus for New Work, community, and unique experiences is being created here in the heart of the capital.

The former Tempelhof Central Airport is Europe’s largest heritage-listed building and a place with a major history. Today, it stands as a living monument and a symbol of change, openness, and new ideas. While ongoing development and renovation work transform the airport for the future, it is already open to guests from all over the world: From numerous cultural events and leased commercial spaces to major international events – THF is always in motion.

With approximately 6,400 employees, Berliner Stadtreinigung (BSR) is Germany’s largest municipal street cleaning and waste management company. For over 75 years now, BSR plays an active role in shaping the quality of life in Berlin. Core responsibilities include: street cleaning, esuring safe street coditions during winter, trash collection and treatment, as well as the operation of 14 recycling centers, Berlin’s waste-to-energy plant, a biogas plant, and a bulky waste processing facility.

“Inspiring the world for Berlin.” With this mission, Berlin Tourismus & Kongress GmbH handles destination management as well as tourism and convention marketing for Berlin. Operating under the brand visitBerlin, the company acts as a partner, stakeholder, source of ideas, and networker. The focus is on sustainable offers across all districts that enhance both the quality of life for Berliners and the quality of stay for visitors. visitBerlin operates Tourist Information Centers, acts as a tour operator, and is the publisher of the Berlin WelcomeCard.

The Zagreb Tourist Board brings together public, private and civil sector stakeholders to create competitive and sustainable destination experiences.

Each year, the Festival of Lights Zagreb marks the beginning of the tourist season, celebrating the arrival of warmer days, vibrant colors and the return of open-air events.

Join us for five days of light, creativity and unforgettable springtime experiences across the city, from 17 to 21 March 2027!

Berlin’s Museum Island in the heart of the city is a major draw for visitors from all over the world. This unique ensemble of five historic museum buildings has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1999. Constructed between 1830 and 1930, the museums house world-renowned collections that bring around 6,000 years of cultural history vividly to life. The spectrum spans from early Egyptian history and the cultures of the Ancient Near East, through Greek and Roman antiquity, Christian and Islamic art of the Middle Ages, right up to European art and culture of the 19th century. In this way, Museum Island seamlessly connects unique architecture with exceptional collections.

The nhow Hotel Berlin—Europe’s first music hotel—offers 304 rooms with views of the Spree, studios, live performances, and events for music fans. The façade lights up during the Festival of Lights, while Berlin street food and the legendary pink döner beckon food lovers. New: our BPM Bar, serving the city’s most creative drinks—the perfect soundtrack for unforgettable evenings.

RARE. VISIBLE. STRONG.

SEBRACON is the convention for people with rare diseases. It focuses on connection, exchange, visibility, and empowerment. On October 17, 2026, it will bring together people affected by rare diseases, their families, organizations, and experts at AXICA near the Brandenburg Gate. Behind every diagnosis is a person with a story that needs to be heard. SEBRACON is making a stand for greater awareness, inclusion, and community. Because: There are many of us. We are loud. We are SEBRAS.

Occupying a prominent corner location, the 17-story John Jahr Haus marks a new architectural highlight at the entrance to City West, featuring state-of-the-art offices and apartments. As an integral part of urban society, the building aims to inspire city life and promote culture. For the Festival of Lights, its striking facade therefore transforms into a stage – a radiant tribute to Berlin, its people, and the arts.

The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin in the heart of the city combines legendary service with the glamorous spirit of the Golden Twenties. The 303 rooms and suites blend elegant Art Deco elements with contemporary sophistication, creating an atmosphere of timeless luxury. The hotel’s culinary experiences are equally distinctive: at POTS, classic German cuisine is reinterpreted with modern flair and carefully curated regional influences. The elegant The Lounge invites guests to indulge in premium tea specialties and an exclusive Afternoon Tea experience, while The Curtain Club, renowned for exceptional cocktails and its captivating ambiance, ranks among Berlin’s most iconic bars.

The Westin Grand Berlin represents Berlin grandeur at one of the city’s most historic locations: on the Boulevard Unter den Linden, between the Brandenburg Gate and Gendarmenmarkt. This luxury hotel captivates with its iconic atrium, colorful glass dome, majestic grand staircase, 3,000 m² garden, modernly designed rooms, ten event spaces, and warm hospitality.

With its impressive dome, Sankt Hedwigs-Cathedral “crowns” Bebelplatz. The interior shines like a year-round “Festival of Light”; it is as if heaven and earth were touching. The crypt of the cathedral houses one of Berlin’s most impressive memorial sites. Sankt Hedwig is Berlin’s first Catholic church built after the Reformation.

Europe in the heart of Berlin. The free multimedia exhibition EUROPA EXPERIENCE is the flagship of the European House and provides information about the EU in a simple, comprehensive and immersive format and emphasizes the importance of democratic engagement. A special highlight of the exhibition is the 360° cinema, in which visitors can immerse themselves in the world of MEPs and take part in the plenary proceedings in Strasbourg with a panoramic view.

With its 368 meters, the Berlin TV Tower is the tallest building in Germany. Each year, it attracts around one million visitors, making it one of the capital’s most popular landmarks. A special highlight is the revolving restaurant Sphere Tim Raue, which recently reopened with a brand-new concept. At a height of 207 meters, guests can enjoy Berlin-Brandenburg delicacies while the restaurant completes a full rotation twice every hour. Just below it lies the Sphere Bar, also easily accessible via the two high-speed elevators that whisk visitors upward at six meters per second. The TV Tower is open 363 days a year, daily from 9 or 10 a.m. until 11 p.m.

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU) is Berlin’s oldest higher education institution and one of the most prestigious universities worldwide. It combines academic excellence with innovative support for early-career researchers and social responsibility. Guided by the legacy of the Humboldt brothers, HU stands for free, independent research, research-based learning, internationality, and an open exchange of knowledge with society.

On October 17, 2026, we are celebrating the end of the motorcycle season—turning a day at BMW Motorrad Welt into a night that is far from over.

It all kicks off at the Season Closing in BMW Motorrad Welt with a day full of motorcycle culture, community, games, creative activities, and entertainment. In the evening, the action continues—passing by the Festival of Lights to the Festsaal Kreuzberg, where live music, karaoke, electronic sounds, and Berlin nightlife come together at the Pure&Crafted: ClubNight.

Fischer & Lustig – the  restaurant in the Nikolaiviertel. Regional fish cuisine with unagitated friendly service. Here you get fish on the table. Traditional local cuisine – but thought out of the box. The fish is fished and harvested exclusively regionally – cooked and served with a lot of experience, love and appreciation. For all fish gourmets, and those who have not yet managed to become one.

Commerz Real is the Commerzbank Group’s asset manager for real asset investments and has over 50 years of international market experience. More than 800 employees manage assets of around 34 billion euros at the headquarters in Wiesbaden and 17 other locations and branches in Germany and abroad. Commerz Real combines comprehensive know-how in asset management and broad structuring expertise to create its characteristic range of services consisting of asset-oriented fund products and individual financing solutions. The range of funds includes the open-ended real estate fund hausInvest, the open-ended infrastructure fund klimavest, institutional investment products and entrepreneurial investments under the CFB Invest brand with real asset investments in the key segments of real estate and renewable energies. As the Commerzbank Group’s leasing service provider, Commerz Real also offers needs-based equipment leasing concepts.

The Olympiastadion Berlin is a place of pure emotion. World records are broken here, and legendary concerts are celebrated. It is the home of Hertha BSC and the venue for major international and national sporting events such as UEFA EURO 2024, the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and the 2009 World Athletics Championships. The stadium can be explored individually or on guided tours, and it is available to book for business and private events.

For 30 years, the Björn Schulz Foundation has been supporting and relieving families with children suffering from life-limiting illnesses from the moment of diagnosis. Our comprehensive support network includes the Sonnenhof—a hospice for children, adolescents, and young adults in Berlin-Pankow—various outpatient services, and the Irmengard-Hof, an aftercare and recreation center on Lake Chiemsee. A large portion of our services is funded through donations.

The German Road Safety Council (Deutscher Verkehrssicherheitsrat – DVR) is dedicated to enhancing safety on our roads. Its ultimate goal is Vision Zero: a road transport system with zero fatalities and serious injuries. Together with its members and partners, the DVR is committed to ensuring safe mobility for everyone. Through impactful campaigns, prevention initiatives, and concrete recommendations, the DVR raises awareness of potential hazards while promoting responsible, considerate behavior on the road.

The Grützmacher Group has been in existence since 2001 and traces its origins to a Berlin-based service company founded in 1995. What began as a traditional cleaning company has evolved into a full-service provider for commercial, industrial, and residential properties.
With over 80 qualified employees, we offer more than 50 services in areas such as building cleaning, winter maintenance, security services, landscaping, and building maintenance. Our customers benefit from centralized coordination, dedicated points of contact, fast response times, and consistent quality.

OM Consult & Event makes events happen – professional, legally compliant, and well-thought-out down to the last detail. From permits, safety, and traffic concepts to GEMA, noise control, complete schedule planning, and execution: we take care of what needs to work behind the scenes so your event shines out front. Get to know us.

BEDE Catering & Event Management specializes in mobile event solutions with a unique flair. Among other things, the Berlin-based company offers a nostalgic beer carriage, modern craft beer trucks featuring regional beer specialties, and a mobile trailer stage, along with lighting and sound equipment for concerts, shows, corporate events, and city and street festivals. The service includes delivery, setup, and takedown, as well as on-site support. Upon request, BEDE offers a comprehensive full-service package including beverages, cocktails, food, and entertainment—tailored to each specific event.

104.6 RTL is Berlin and Brandenburg’s hit radio station. Here, you get the best new hits and RTL Greatest Hits around the clock. Plus, you’ll hear the stories moving Berlin and Brandenburg, great comedy, exclusive concert trips, and the biggest radio giveaways. Tune in Monday to Friday from 5 to 10 AM for the 104.6 RTL Morning Crew, now featuring Jan Lohan. Right now, you have the chance to win up to €250,000 on 104.6 RTL. Win instant cash at 6, 7, 8, 11 AM, and 3 and 4 PM, plus a shot at the contents of our safe. Turn on the radio on DAB+, FM, online at www.104.6rtl.com, via the free app, or on your Smart TV. And feel free to follow us on Instagram: @1046rtl.

Deutsche Funkturm plays a key role in expanding the infrastructures for German mobile communications providers, broadcasting stations, operators of microwave links, and the radio networks of public authorities and other institutions. The company was founded in 2002, is part of the Deutsche Telekom Group and operates a portfolio of around 32,800 radio sites. Deutsche Funkturm has a presence throughout Germany and is headquartered in Münster.

The Staatsoper Unter den Linden can look back on an almost 280-year-old eventful history. The magnificent opera house in the heart of Berlin, following its renovation completed in 2017, boasts significantly improved acoustics and state-of-the-art stage technology. Visitors can enjoy a wide repertoire of operas and concerts featuring top-notch conductors and internationally renowned singers and soloists. On the stage, the repertoire spans from Baroque opera in historically informed performance practice to key works of classical, romantic, and modern opera literature, as well as premieres and exciting piece developments that explore alternative and experimental forms of music theater.

The unique artistic tradition of the Staatsoper has been shaped by personalities such as Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Richard Strauss, Erich Kleiber, Otto Klemperer, and Otmar Suitner. The State Orchestra Berlin, in existence for over 450 years, has been closely associated with the institution since its inception. For more than three decades, from 1992 to 2023, Daniel Barenboim served as the General Music Director, ensuring an excellent musical standard. In 2024, Christian Thielemann succeeded him in this role.

Friends of Berlin connects Berliners and Berlin friends, artists and art sponsors from all over the world. Together they create a platform to bring innovative ideas and formats to Berlin, which inspire and invite to a visit to Berlin. The focus is on art and intercultural exchange, on supporting artists and international art projects.