The Best of BerlinBy: Mary Malik

What does winter look like in Berlin, Ohio? It could be a last-minute shopping trip for anything from unique handcrafted gifts to the latest styles in clothing and home décor or the perfect post-holiday getaway to a place where time stands still and days are spent cozying up by the fire and taking in the bucolic beauty of the season. If you’re looking for more, Berlin has that too.

“Winter is a great time to visit Berlin,” said Janet Flickinger, director of operations for Berlin Main Street Merchants. “We celebrate winter right with events, shopping, our famous Amish-style food, outdoor activities for the whole family and our family-friendly Amish Country Theater.”

And if you come to Berlin, plan on staying overnight because a true Berlin experience includes a fabulous, traditional meal and an overnight stay in one of the wide varieties of lodging opportunities.

“Here you’ll find everything from conventional hotels and quaint B&Bs to campgrounds, treehouses and more,” Flickinger said. “Berlin appeals to the traditional and more adventurous visitors. How does a cozy treetop cabin on a snowy winter’s night sound?”

And in Berlin you can’t forget about the shopping and the food. What are you hungry for? From coffee shops and bakeries to traditional Amish comfort food, wineries, breweries and fine dining, Berlin has it all.

And on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 23 and 24, Berlin will host the 2025 Berlin Pajama Party.

“Grab your friends and family, shop the stores in your jammies, and take advantage of store specials throughout the town,” Flickinger said. “And get an extra 20% off your purchase for the first two hours after stores open — only if you’re in your jammies, of course.”

Cash prizes, a fashion show, bingo, giveaways and more are all happening at the Berlin Pajama Party. So grab your girlfriends, sisters, even your spouse, and don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event.

2025 Berlin Pajama Party
When: Jan. 23-24, 2025
Where: Berlin Resort, 5330 County Road 201, Berlin, and shops throughout Berlin.
What: Shopping, food, sales and activities all throughout Berlin while in your jammies. Berlin Resort will host activities and more throughout the weekend. Check the website at VisitBerlinOhio.com for details.

“Berlin is a special place to live, and the residents here love to show it off to visitors,” Flickinger said. “From our food, shopping, Amish handmade products and craftsmanship, and the sheer beauty of the landscape, we have so much to offer that people come back to see us again and again.”

So be sure and put Berlin on your list this season. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing getaway with friends and family, a raucous good time at an Amish Country Theater comedy show, shopping and experiencing Amish-style dining, or cozy evenings by the fire as the snow flies outside, a visit to Berlin offers just what you’re looking for.

For more information and a comprehensive schedule of fall events in Berlin, visit the website VisitBerlinOhio.com.