A historic smithy, a coach yard and a living nativity scene with donkeys and petroleum lights instead of electric light provide for a very special atmosphere at the old-Rixdorf Christmas Market.

Commerce is unheard of here because more than 100 Berlin associations and interest groups support with their booths social projects. True arts and crafts, toys and ornaments are on sale here. And after a walk around the market in the cold, warm yourself up again with honey mead and Rixdorf Licor.

Top10 Berlin Insiders' tip: children are especially happy about the three biblical magi with their camels, Father Christmas and the fairy tale witch.