17 Locations
A christmas market is the heart of the festive season in Berlin, with mulled wine, roasted almonds and handmade gifts. From the elegant market at the Gendarmenmarkt to nordic and medieval themes, a christmas market fills the city from late November into the new year.
This overview gathers Berlin locations with a christmas market, from grand central squares to cosy neighbourhood stalls. Some focus on crafts and food, others on rides, ice rinks and a special atmosphere.
Browse the places below to find the best christmas market in Berlin, compare stalls and opening hours, and plan your visit.
The ice rink at Winterquartier in Berlin offers weather-independent ice skating on a 1,000 m² indoor ice surface in the heart of Friedrichshain. Visitors can enjoy ice disco, curling, and winter events in a central location at Ostbahnhof.
From November 24 to December 31, 2025, the historic Gendarmenmarkt transforms into a festive place full of art, culinary delights, and lively entertainment with its 'WeihnachtsZauber' Christmas market. This Christmas market invites visitors into heated tents to enjoy exclusive craftsmanship and a diverse program in a wintry atmosphere.
From November 24th to December 28th, 2025, the Christmas market at Charlottenburg Palace brings festive lights and a nostalgic ambiance to the baroque palace backdrop. Nestled in historic park grounds, this Christmas market is an atmospheric place with handicrafts, culinary delights, and traditional attractions.
The Lucia Christmas Market at Kulturbrauerei Berlin is open from November 24th to December 22nd, 2025, transforming the historic courtyards of the Kulturbrauerei into a meeting point for those seeking something special, amidst colorful light garlands and festive fir greenery. Visitors will find a contemplative mix of Scandinavian tradition, creative gift ideas, and an atmosphere that appeals to both children and adults, with free admission and numerous small surprises awaiting guests.
A highlight of the Christmas season is the Zehlendorf Christmas Market, which invites you to romantic ice skating rounds under trees with its own ice rink.
From October 31 to December 31, 2025, Potsdamer Platz in Berlin transforms into a lively winter wonderland featuring a Christmas market and Europe's largest mobile toboggan run. Here, festive cheer meets sporting action, allowing visitors not only to leisurely stroll through the stalls but also to kick off the Christmas season with an adrenaline rush.
At Späth'sche Baumschulen, Germany's oldest tree nursery, guests can expect a Christmas market with Santa Claus, angels, and a forest of fir trees.
The Christmas market at Späth'schen Baumschulen takes place from November 29th to December 14th, 2025, on the first three Advent weekends. The atmospheric festival offers winter entertainment in a historic garden setting with over 100 stalls and a diverse stage program.
The Crazy Christmas Market Tour by Berlin Erlebnisse takes guests on a fun Christmas and Advent tour through festive Berlin from November 29th to December 30th, 2018!
From November 13th to December 22nd, 2025, the RAW-Gelände in Friedrichshain transforms daily into a historical Christmas market, enchanting young and old with authentic crafts, medieval culinary delights, and a spectacular program. Those longing for a Christmas market with a rustic atmosphere, artisanal diversity, and great attractions for children will find an excellent destination here.
The illuminated Linden trees, Kurfürstendamm with its string lights, and the large illuminated Christmas trees at the Brandenburg Gate – seen "from above" from the bus – are a great Christmas delight not only for tourists!
From December 6th to 7th, 2025, the Fairytale Christmas Market at Grunewald Hunting Lodge invites you on a magical journey into the world of fairytales. Surrounded by Berlin's oldest castle, visitors immerse themselves in an atmospheric Advent magic with historical figures and festive delights.
The Christmas Market at the Memorial Church takes place from November 24, 2025, to January 4, 2026, enchanting visitors with a festive atmosphere, artfully lit stalls, and winter specialties. Nestled in the heart of City West, it has been offering a charming place to get into the festive Christmas spirit for over 40 years.
The Alt-Rixdorf Christmas Market takes place from December 5th to December 7th, 2025, enchanting visitors with its historical atmosphere around Richardplatz in Berlin-Neukölln. The market invites you to leisurely stroll under warm petroleum light, combining traditional craftsmanship with festive delights for the whole family.
From November 24th to December 23rd, 2025, the Traditional Spandau Christmas Market transforms the old town into a winter festival full of crafts, culinary delights, and Christmas magic. Visitors immerse themselves in festively decorated alleys, taste international delicacies, and are enchanted by lovely details. Between nostalgia and modern pre-Christmas atmosphere, you immediately get into the Christmas spirit.
Things will get romantic on the cicrular ice rink around the Neptune Fountain on Alexanderplatz with Waltz and Christmas tunes and an ambient lighting from 25th of November until the 6th of January 2020.
Hyatt Catering is opening a pop-up restaurant with German cuisine for the first time at the Christmas market on Gendarmenmarkt. It is open for Christmas market guests and for exclusive Christmas parties.