Christmas, the festival of sweet delights, invites us to enjoy festive treats without remorse. No room for a guilty conscience – what better way to celebrate time with loved ones than with Christmas treats that warm the heart and soul? While we’ve already shown you the best places for hearty feasts and spicy mulled wine, we’re now turning our attention to the temptations for those with a sweet tooth. Here are the most heavenly Christmas treats Berlin has to offer!
The best pistachio cinnamon buns: Berlin’s most festive temptation
Pistachio cinnamon buns are one of Berlin’s most festive treat s this season: fluffy, filled to the brim with pistachio cream and finished with homemade frosting. At Die Zimtschnecke, they are baked fresh daily according to their own recipe. Since 2019, the Berlin-based family business has been delighting customers with particularly creamy cinnamon buns and changing seasonal editions that you won’t find at any Christmas market. In addition to varieties such as Bueno, Lotus or Blueberry, winter Advent specials provide variety – but the undisputed star remains the pistachio cinnamon bun: a real wow-highlight and a festive treat that makes Christmas in Berlin even sweeter. Are you hungry and want to find out more about the best pistachio cinnamon buns in town? Then read on here!
Königsberg marzipan at the Christmas markets
A Christmas classic in Berlin! One of the sweetest traditions of the festive season is Königsberg marzipan. This special treat impresses with its intense almond flavour and a delicately caramelized crust that releases an unmistakable aroma of roasted almonds.
You can find Königsberg marzipan at many of Berlin’s Christmas markets – especially at traditional stalls on the Gendarmenmarkt, the Christmas magic at Charlottenburg Palace or the Christmas market at the Rotes Rathaus. A treat that makes the Christmas season even more magical!
Gil Avnon
Festive treats such as cookies, stollen, honey cake and vanilla crescents are the sweet stars of the Christmas season and should not be missing from any festive table. This year, a special delicacy is joining them: the Bûche de Noël, a traditional French Christmas dessert. At Patisserie Gil Avnon, you can enjoy this festive roll, which surprises with new, creative fillings every year.
Organic patisserie Tillmann
Konditorei Tillmann delights with organic quality and a wonderful selection – from traditional breads to magical sweet delicacies. Especially at Christmas time, a seductive scent of cinnamon, vanilla and cloves fills the air. Here you will find everything your heart desires: Elisen gingerbread, vanilla almond biscuits and cinnamon stars – a fantastic selection of Christmas treats to sweeten every festive day!
Aera
And of course, those on a gluten-free diet don’t have to miss out on festive treats either! Aera is the perfect address for gluten-free baked goods during the Advent season. In addition to the popular traditional breads, heavenly oat cookies with dried apricots and the fantastic amaretti await you here – a very special highlight that makes Christmas even sweeter. Indulgence without compromise!