From 14-25 October, the 5th Festival of Light will illuminate everything in Berlin, with two weeks of fireworks, sound and light that spectacularly converts over 50 landmarks and venues into a sparkling metropolis. Locations such as the Brandenburg Gate and TV Tower will appear even more impressive as their structures will be enhanced by means of light, projections, fireworks and cultural events. Expect a superb synchronization of fire, light and music at the Opening Ceremony (details tba) then explore the incandescent city on special 'lightseeing' tours: by Light-Liner bus or streched Light-Limo, on the river with the Light-Ship, on foot with the Light-Cruso or by Velotaxi with the Light-Bike. The DomAquarée (G-2, Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 1) hosts an exhibition of light art for the duration of the festival. For more information, visit www.city-stiftung-berlin.eu.

All aboard the Light-Ship
Cruise the light fantastic on board the Reederei Riedel Light-Ship as part of Berlin’s dazzling Festival of Lights from 14-25 October. The ship itself will be fantastically illuminated and cruises past Berlin's majestic and beautifully lit landmarks, lighting up bridges with the onboard spotlights too; an experience not to be missed. For tickets (€16. children €8) and departure, head to Moltkebrücke (E-2), close to the main railway station. The two-hour cruises take place from Sunday to Thursday at 19:30, Friday and Saturday at 18:00 and 20:30, with an illuminated pre-tour taking place on 13 October at 19:30. It's also possible to book a combined boat/bus trip past all the best lit-up buildings, sailing one way and taking the bus the other. For bookings and information contact tel. (+49)(0)30 693 46 46 or see www.reederei-riedel.de.