The most wonderful time of the year is almost upon us again – and with it, December arrives in Berlin, accompanied by countless Christmas markets! The first openings begin in November: Most markets start around the 24th, but some entice visitors earlier with mulled wine and twinkling lights. They stay open until Christmas, some even into the New Year. Whether you’re still on the hunt for presents or want to get into the festive spirit with a hot drink – these Christmas markets are real classics for a reason.
Christmas market at Gendarmenmarkt (at the State Opera)
An extremely atmospheric market awaits us here with the characteristic stalls with white canopies and a large Christmas tree. Not to mention the backdrop of the nearby Bebelplatz, the State Opera House and the French Cathedral is without a doubt an absolute highlight!
đAddress: Gendarmenmarkt, Mitte
âTime period: November 24 to December 31
Christmas market and winter wonderland at Potsdamer Platz
The Winter World at Potsdamer Platz promises to be a crowd-puller once again. The main reason for this is its 12-metre-high and 70-metre-long toboggan run with a view of the Brandenburg Gate. Afterwards, the stalls with bratwurst, mulled wine, crĂȘpes and much more offer refreshments. In the Alte Potsdamer StraĂe, on the other hand, an arts and crafts market awaits from the end of November.
đAddress: Winterwelt at Potsdamer Platz, Tiergarten
âTime period: November 1 to January 1
Christmas market at Charlottenburg Palace
One of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Berlin can be found right in front of one of the most beautiful buildings in Berlin! Reason enough to head to Charlottenburg and linger between light installations and wooden huts against the backdrop of the imposing palace, eat something and buy a gift. Also handy: the Berggruen Museum and the Bröhan Museum are in the immediate vicinity.
đAddress: Charlottenburg Palace, Charlottenburg
âTime period: November 24 to December 28
Christmas market at the Kulturbrauerei
The old brewery site in Prenzlauer Berg is transformed into a true winter wonderland during the cold season. In the industrial atmosphere with red brick buildings, you will find lots of stalls selling interesting things, from jewelry and knitwear to Finnish honey. There is also a huge selection of mulled wine at various stands, including interesting creations such as sloe or blackberry wine. A culinary highlight are the spinach dumplings, which you can order either with parmesan or in a warming broth. Highly recommended!
đAddress: Kulturbrauerei, Schönhauser Allee 36, Prenzlauer Berg
âTime period: November 24 to December 22
Old Rixdorf Christmas market
You can only find this Christmas market in the second week of Advent, but you should definitely visit it! Neukölln’s Richardplatz is transformed into a winter paradise with almost 200 stalls and a unique atmosphere, to which the surrounding residents actively contribute! In addition to the usual suspects at the Christmas market, you can also expect 200 kerosene lamps that cast the square in a unique light, lots of live music and alpacas!
đ Address: Richardplatz, Neukölln
âTime period: December 5 to December 7
And for all those who have just acquired a taste for festive winter lighting and musical entertainment, we recommend stopping by one of the many candlelight concerts in Berlin afterwards and experiencing a spectacular musical sensation surrounded by the shimmering glow of countless candles!
Christmas market at the Rotes Rathaus
The main attraction here is the ice rink, which runs around the Neptune Fountain and is free to skate on. The Christmas market stalls take you back to the 19th century with their decorations and children can look forward to meeting Santa Claus several times a day. And of course: the Ferris wheel, which takes you up to a height of 50 meters with closed gondolas!
đ Address: Neptune Fountain, Mitte
âTime period: December 24 to December 30
Spandau Christmas market in the old town
At the nostalgic Christmas market at the citadel, you will find handicrafts from all over the world, including perfumes, Christmas decorations and clothing. You can burn off unnecessary calories on the CO2-neutral ice skating rink.
đAddress: Citadel, Spandau
âTime period: November 24 to December 23
Christmas market at Alexanderplatz
Alexanderplatz is all about entertainment. Carousels and other rides provide this; you can satisfy your hunger at one of the 50 huts. A highlight of this Christmas market is the Christmas pyramid, which is a snack bar and viewpoint in one.
đAddress: Alexanderplatz, Mitte
âTime period: November 24 to December 26
Historic Christmas market on the RAW site
The medieval market in Friedrichshain opens its doors for the seventh time. Potters, blacksmiths and wood carvers offer their crafts here. There is entertainment in the form of acrobats and fire artists. You can toast with mead, mulled wine or mulled beer. Definitely the most unusual of the classic Christmas markets!
đAddress: RAW grounds, Friedrichshain
âTime period: November 13 to December 22
Christmas market at the GedÀchtniskirche
Christmas feeling in City-West: mulled wine, candied fruit and Feuerzangenbowle taste much better with the GedĂ€chtniskirche as a backdrop. There are also some carousels – although not as many as at Alex.
đAddress: Memorial Church, Zoo
âTime period: November 24 to January 4