Historische Weihnacht Friedrichshain

What makes Historical Christmas Friedrichshain a top recommendation among Christmas markets?

For eight years now, the Historical Christmas at the RAW-Gelände has attracted thousands of visitors to Friedrichshain every season – and rightly so, because this Christmas market relies on consistent storytelling instead of glittering plastic icons. The former industrial area, otherwise known for art, culture, and club nights, transforms during Advent into an atmospheric medieval village where real craftspeople such as potters, blacksmiths, and woodcarvers showcase their skills. Neither Christmas market bling nor artificial decoration, but genuine craftsmanship and historically proven performances are at the heart of it. This makes the Christmas market a true peculiarity that clearly stands out from other markets and wonderfully fulfills the desire for a harmonious Christmas season.

Christmas Highlights: What is particularly noteworthy for visitors on site?

Upon entering the grounds, visitors are enveloped by an atmosphere of torches, fire pits, and traditional music. The food and drink stalls offer hearty dishes like hot mead, mulled beer, mulled wine, and Feuerzangenbowle – all with historical authenticity but modern taste. The brave can be entertained by jugglers and acrobats with fire shows, while families with children will particularly enjoy the hand-operated wooden carousel and the wooden Ferris wheel, which operate without electricity or batteries. Archery and crossbow shooting also provide a playful competition where even adults enjoy playing ‘after-work knight’. In short: Everyone will find something here to remember for a long time, and all without the usual Christmas market kitsch.

What should you definitely consider before visiting Historical Christmas Friedrichshain?

The RAW-Gelände is centrally located in Berlin Friedrichshain and is excellently connected by U-Bahn (Warschauer Straße) as well as tram and bus. Therefore, arriving by public transport is highly recommended, as parking facilities in the area are scarce. Furthermore, it is worth keeping an eye on the opening hours: The market is open on weekdays from 3 PM, and on weekends from 12 PM. Admission is inexpensive during the week, and slightly more expensive on Saturdays and Sundays – children up to five years old can always enter for free.

Editor’s Conclusion

We are thrilled with how successfully the concept of a historical Christmas market is implemented here. Instead of commercial mass-produced goods, the location focuses on authentic craftsmanship.