Each holiday season, Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin is transformed into a festive winter retreat. With magnificent Christmas trees, glowing lights, 5-foot-tall nutcrackers, and the hotel’s own Gospel Choir, the legendary hotel invites locals and visitors alike to pause, indulge and celebrate.
The Adlon’s festive Christmas Afternoon Tea will be served from November 27 to December 28, featuring seasonal items such as Salmon Sandwiches with Cinnamon Pear, Duck Breast Tartlets with Stewed Plums, Araguani Caramel Tartlets, Speculoos Baumkuchen (a traditional German cake) and Punch Tart with Blueberries. A vegan version featuring Lemon-Yuzu Tartlets and Chocolate Gingerbread Tarts is also available. The Adlon Champagne Advent Brunch will be held on December 1, 8, 15 and 22 with a special Adlon Champagne Holiday Brunch on December 25. The lavish buffet features freshly caught oysters, marinated scallops, crispy roast duck and goose, pasta and risotto creations, and a selection of desserts, including the Adlon stollen. On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Brasserie Quarré presents an elegant four-course menu with highlights such as Duck Liver Parfait with Dark Chocolate, Grilled Carabinero Shrimp with Risotto, and Pink Roasted Saddle of Venison with Poppy Seed Gnocchi. A Christmas Buffet will be offered at the Bel Etage with festive starters, Christmas roasts, live cooking stations and indulgent desserts such as Baked Apple with Marzipan and Cinnamon Sauce.
For fine dining, the Michelin-starred Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer welcomes guests on December 25 and 26 for a festive six-course menu from Chef Jonas Zörner, with wine pairings. Menu highlights include Tuna with Gillardeau Oysters and Imperial Caviar, Breton Lobster with White Alba Truffles and Wagyu Short Ribs with Black Périgord Truffles.
For gifts, guests can visit the Adlon Flower Atelier & Boutique for beautiful seasonal arrangements, exclusive vases, limited-edition Adlon Christmas baubles and unique gifts.
For a winter wellness escape, the Adlon Spa by Resense offers private spa suites, rejuvenating facial and body treatments and soothing rituals. The expansive Adlon Pool area features saunas, a whirlpool, lounges and experience showers.
Find more details on Christmas at the Adlon here: https://www.kempinski.com/en/hotel-adlon/season/christmas.