Wintermarkt Schloßplatz
Visitors can explore stalls offering handcrafted gifts, international specialties, roasted almonds, Baumstriezel, and traditional Feuerzangenbowle. Artistic video-mapping animations and music-synchronized laser shows illuminate the surrounding baroque facades. The grounds also feature vintage fairground attractions, including a family chain carousel, a children's carousel, and a historic Ferris wheel with an organ.
What to Expect
Winter market featuring facade video mapping and historic fairground rides.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Berlin Mitte
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Schaustellerbetrieb Wollenschlaeger GmbH
Food & Drink
Stalls offer international specialties, roasted almonds, Baumstriezel and Feuerzangenbowle; the heated tent serves à la carte Berlin dishes and menu packages.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and visitors seeking a festive market with light displays
Vibe
Festive and atmospheric
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Admission is free.
- Hours: Market: Monday–Sunday 11:00–22:00. Lasershow: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 18:00 and 20:00.
- Parking: If you drive, use the Q-Park Unter den Linden / Staatsoper garage.
Tips & Advice
- Come on a Tuesday or Thursday evening to catch the new laser show set to music on the Spreeterrassen facade.
- Take the U5 or buses 100 or 300 to Museumsinsel, or trams M4, M5 or M6 to Spandauer Str./Marienkirche.
- Warm up in the heated tent on the Spreeterrassen, where you can reserve a table for Berlin dishes à la carte or menu packages.
- Bring the kids on December 6, when Nikolaus visits, and let them ride the historic Ferris wheel and carousels.
- Email ahead if you're coming with ten or more people to get a reserved area and special group terms.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: Hauptstadt Laser Berlin puts on a laser show set to music on the Spreeterrassen facade every Tuesday and Thursday.
- Nikolaus visits on December 6.
- Groups of 10 or more can book reserved areas with special terms.
- Christmas parties can be booked at Café Alexander and Brasserie Wilhelm.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for kids?
There is a historic chain carousel for the whole family, a historic Ferris wheel with an organ, and a historic children's carousel. The program changes daily and is aimed especially at children and families.
What is there to eat and drink?
You'll find international specialties, roasted almonds, Baumstriezel and Feuerzangenbowle in the Schlüterhof. The heated tent on the Spreeterrassen serves Berlin dishes à la carte or as menu packages.
What are the light shows?
Video-mapping animations by Boehlke play across the baroque facades in the Schlüterhof and around Schloßplatz. On Tuesdays and Thursdays there is also a laser show set to music on the Spreeterrassen facade.
Can we come as a group or hold a party?
Groups of 10 or more can book reserved areas with special terms by emailing info@wollenschlaeger-berlin.de. Company parties with mulled wine and vegan food can also be booked.
Can I apply to sell at the market?
Yes. The market is looking for craftspeople who work on site, quality retailers, creative and design sellers, and quality food specialties.
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