Berlin Christmas markets: mulled wine, fun and free admissions in the focus!

Berlin Christmas markets: mulled wine, fun and free admissions in the focus!

On December 17, 2024, the ruling mayor of Berlin, Kai Wegner, presented the Senate the annual report on the open source strategy of the capital. An important factor in this report is the open source competence center (OSK) opened on November 8, 2023. According to berlin.de , the OSK has established itself as a central point of contact for the Berlin administration in order to support and the procurement of open source software and synergy potential to use. This strategy aims to improve the handling of modern software and to promote digital administration in the state of Berlin.

But there is not only news in the digital world: The pre -Christmas period in Berlin becomes alive through numerous Christmas markets, which are not only traditionally solemnly, but also economically relevant. The Berlin Christmas Market Finder, which is based on open data, revolutionizes the way the city can be explored in the Advent season. In this interactive web card there are over 60 Christmas markets that are displayed using star symbols. Visitors receive with just one click: Information about the address, website and admission prices, such as berlinopensource.de . The user -friendly application also offers filter options to find markets without admission or with special attractions.

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The functionality is particularly practical that public toilet locations and stops of public transport are clearly displayed. All information is based on the regularly updated data record of the Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy and Companies. Above all, taking into account the proximity to the subway and S-Bahn stations makes the Christmas market finder a useful tool for everyone who wants to experience the festive markets in Berlin.