Vierfelderhof

Christmas Workshop at Vierfelderhof: Advent Wreaths, Gingerbread Houses, and Christmas Bakery

From November 21st to December 20th, 2026, the Vierfelderhof barn transforms into a Christmas workshop, with the program changing from weekend to weekend. Advent wreaths kick things off on November 21st and 22nd: greenery, blanks, decorations, and candles are ready, to be tied by the fireplace. On November 28th and 29th, gingerbread houses are created, with each child building their own house together with a parent. On December 5th and 6th, the Christmas bakery follows, where children roll out dough, decorate their cookies, put them in the oven, and then take them home. These three workshops require prior booking, while candle making and pottery are continuously part of the Advent program and do not require registration. Between two rounds at the craft table, visitors can go to see the Duroc and wool pigs, chickens, and Fuchskopf sheep that live right next to the barn. To warm up, the farm serves mulled wine and apple punch, along with waffles, savory snacks, and Christmas pastries.

Vierfelderhof in Gatow: Organic Farm with Farm Barn, Farm Shop, and Learning Center

The Vierfelderhof is located on Groß-Glienicker Weg in Gatow, on the western edge of Spandau between fields and pastures. For decades, the area was known as Bauer Bathe’s farm, with pick-your-own fields and the Gatower Kugeln. Since 2009, the Jockel Foundation has been running the non-profit operation and has transformed it into a children’s and family farm. On approximately 90 hectares, grain and vegetables are grown according to organic principles, in addition to animal husbandry. The farm barn, where the Christmas workshop takes place, is a rustic wooden structure with space for up to 120 people and is otherwise rented out for readings, concerts, conferences, and celebrations. In the farm shop, regional eggs, bread, honey, jams, and muesli are on the shelves; during the week, it serves as a learning space where children’s groups play shop. Additionally, there are holiday camps, children’s birthday parties, and educational programs for school classes. The farm is popular with families from all over the city because children are allowed to sow, harvest, and help with the animals here, instead of just watching.