Bernau Christmas Market
Set throughout the festively illuminated town center, visitors can stroll along the market stalls on the central square and neighboring streets. An ice rink circling the grand Christmas tree invites skaters of all ages to glide to seasonal music, complemented by a mobile cultural program for families. The festivities also feature a carnival fairground on Mühlenstraße and an advent art market at St. Marienkirche.
What to Expect
Features an ice skating rink encircling the decorated Christmas tree.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
City Center
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Stadt Bernau bei Berlin
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and seasonal ice-skating fans
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Admission is free.
- Hours: Mon–Thu and Sun: 14:00–20:00; Fri and Sat: 14:00–21:00. On December 4, the market opens at 15:00.
Tips & Advice
- On opening day, December 4, the market opens an hour later than usual, so don't arrive at the regular start time that first Friday.
- On Fridays and Saturdays the market, ice rink and fairground stay open an hour later in the evening than on other days.
- If you want to see the art market at St. Marienkirche, come on the December 4 to 6 weekend, because it only runs then.
- The ice rink opens on November 23, well before the market, so skaters can come for a few laps before the stalls arrive.
- Take the RE3 or S2 from Berlin to Bernau, since the regional train reaches Berlin Hauptbahnhof in about twenty minutes.
Special Events & Promotions
- Advent art market at St. Marienkirche on the second Advent weekend, December 4 to 6, with free entry
- Ice rink opens early on November 23, ahead of the market, and runs through December 13
- Santa's consultation hours on the loggia of the Neues Rathaus
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do besides browsing the stalls?
There's an ice rink around the decorated Christmas tree on the Marktplatz, a fairground on Mühlenstraße on all ten days, and a mobile cultural program for families that moves around the town center.
Can we go ice skating?
Yes. For the third year, an ice rink circles the Christmas tree on the Marktplatz. Kids and adults skate to music, and entry is free. The rink opens on November 23, before the market starts.
Is it good for families with kids?
Yes. A mobile cultural program for families runs alongside the market, the fairground on Mühlenstraße is open every market day, and the ice rink is for small and big skaters alike.
What is the Advent market at St. Marienkirche?
It's an art market at St. Marienkirche on the second Advent weekend only, from December 4 to 6. Entry is free.
Can I get there by train from Berlin?
Yes. The RE3 reaches Berlin Hauptbahnhof in about 20 minutes, the RB24 runs to Berlin-Lichtenberg, and the S2 ends at S-Bahnhof Bernau.
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