Blog Why Berlin is one of the world's strongest congress destinations

Every year, more than 86,000 events take place in Berlin, attracting 12.9 million participants. Around 420 event venues and more than 700 accommodation providers with over 145,000 beds – from hostels and guesthouses to budget hotels and international luxury establishments – offer ideal conditions for events of all sizes.

The biggest players in the events industry

• Estrel Berlin 
  Germany's largest congress centre. With over 30,000 square metres of space, it offers room for big visions – whether international congresses or corporate events.
• CityCube Berlin 
  22,000 square metres of event space in the heart of Berlin. Highlight: a column-free hall for up to 5,000 guests – ideal for trade conferences or productions.
• Messe Berlin 
  An area that knows virtually no boundaries: 190,000 square metres of exhibition space, 26 halls – one of the largest exhibition centres in Europe.
• Olympiastadion Berlin 
  The largest event location in the capital. Built in 1036, the stadium can accommodate up to 74,000 people – including flexible VIP and event areas. 

• Tempelhof Airport 
  Iconic and impressive: spectacular event worlds are being created in the listed hangars of the former airport (each around 7,000 square metres) – both indoors and outdoors.
• STATION Berlin 
  Where parcels were once sorted, great ideas are now born: the historic halls of the former postal freight station can accommodate up to 6,800 people.
• Kraftwerk Berlin 
  Pure industrial aesthetics: the former thermal power station impresses with its rough concrete walls, multiple levels and urban flair.
• Classic Remise Berlin 
  Classic cars between brick and steel girders: in a historic tram depot dating from 1900, vehicles become the backdrop and setting for stylish events.

• Kapelle am Urban 
  A place with soul: the former 19th-century brick chapel has been restored and transformed into an atmospheric space for cultural and business events.
• Silent Green becomes a cultural space 
  Thinking outside the box? No problem in Berlin. A disused crematorium now serves as a minimalist event location – with a very special aura.

• Insel Lindwerder 
  A private event island on the River Havel: 2.2 hectares of nature, its own jetty, restaurant, ballrooms and terraces – available for exclusive hire.
• New glass house in the Botanical Garden 
  A modern greenhouse surrounded by exotic plants. Ideal for sustainable formats, receptions or summer parties with a green character.
• Pan Am Lounge 
  Back to the 60s: the former VIP lounge of the Pan Am crew now offers an exclusive rooftop atmosphere with panoramic views over the city – in authentic retro design.
• Berlin TV Tower 
  It doesn't get much higher than this: at over 200 metres above ground, the TV tower not only offers a panoramic view, but is also one of the highest event venues in Germany.
• Zeiss-Großplanetarium 
  Events under the stars: Europe's most modern science planetarium impresses with a 360° dome projection – ideal for presentations with wow factor.
• Über 180 Museen 
  Whether it's a reception among masterpieces, a gala dinner in the sculpture hall or a conference in the science museum – Berlin's museum landscape offers rooms full of history and atmosphere.

Berlin also offers ideal conditions for a wide range of incentive programmes. Among the most popular offerings are Spree river cruises, street art tours, graffiti workshops, Trabbi rides, rooftop receptions and museum evenings. These formats create the perfect conditions for networking, team building and inspiring encounters.