The most wonderful time of the year has arrived and with it a whole host of Christmas markets in Berlin! Whether you’re still looking for presents or want to get into the festive spirit with a hot drink and twinkling lights, these Christmas markets are real classics with good reason.
Christmas market at Gendarmenmarkt (by 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!
Gendarmenmarkt, Mitte | November 25 to December 31
Christmas market and winter wonderland at Potsdamer Platz
The Winter World at Potsdamer Platz promises to be another crowd-puller. 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, crêpes and much more offer refreshments. In the Alte Potsdamer Straße, on the other hand, an arts and crafts market awaits from the end of November.
Winterwelt am Potsdamer Platz, Tiergarten | 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 practical: the Berggruen Museum and the Bröhan Museum are in the immediate vicinity.
Charlottenburg Palace, Charlottenburg | November 25 to December 23
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!
Kulturbrauerei, Schönhauser Allee 36, Prenzlauer Berg | November 25 to December 22
Alt-Rixdorf Christmas market
You can only find this Christmas market on 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!
Richardplatz, Neukölln | December 6 to December 8
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!
Neptune Fountain, Mitte | December 25 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.
Citadel, Spandau | November 25 to December 22
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.
Alexanderplatz, Mitte | November 25 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!
RAW-Gelände, Friedrichshain | November 25 to December 22
Christmas market at the Gedächtniskirche
Christmas feeling in City-West: mulled wine, candied fruit and Feuerzangenbowle taste much better with the Gedächtniskirche as a backdrop. There are also a few carousels – although not as many as at Alex.
Memorial Church, Zoo | November 24 to January 5