Last updated: 11. November 2024
Plan your festive season in Brandenburg an der Havel with our comprehensive event guide. Here, both locals and first-time visitors will find all essential information about the winter festivities in our historic city.
The medieval marketplace transforms into a traditional Christmas market, surrounded by the impressive St. Catherine's Church and the historic town hall. Festively decorated stalls extend along the main street, while the Millennium Bridge and Cathedral Island radiate a special winter atmosphere. The neighboring districts offer additional advent markets and cultural events throughout the city area.
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Brandenburg an der Havel Holiday Markets and Shopping
Spandau Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Historic amusement rides and a large Christmas crib with live animals.
- Description
- The Spandauer Weihnachtsmarkt in the Altstadt offers a diverse Christmas landscape with over 250 market stalls offering delicious specialties, handicrafts, and Christmas decorations. The Altstadt is transformed into a festive Christmas world, ranging from the large Christmas crib with live animals to historic amusement rides.
- Where
- Spandau | More Info : Spandau Christmas Market
Italian Christmas Festival - Christmas Klimbim Edition
- What to Expect
- Italian Christmas recipes and design articles in one festival.
- Description
- The Italian Christmas Festival - Christmas Klimbim Edition offers a variety of Italian Christmas recipes, design articles, and gourmet products. There is a large area for children and a Christmas-themed photo booth. The festival is enhanced by an extensive entertainment program, including an Italo-Disco party, Italian karaoke, and two concerts.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Italian Christmas Festival - Christmas Klimbim Edition
Christmas Market at the Red City Hall
- What to Expect
- The unique feature is the ice rink around the Neptune fountain.
- Description
- The Christmas market at the Red Town Hall offers a market street with an old Berlin atmosphere, an ice rink around the Neptune fountain, street artists, puppeteers, and storytellers. Traditional craftsmen create jewelry, leather goods, glass, and woodwork on site.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market at the Red City Hall
Christmas Market at Gendarmenmarkt
- What to Expect
- Craftsmen showcase their skills in a large tent.
- Description
- The Christmas Market at Gendarmenmarkt offers a unique blend of art, culinary delights, craftsmanship, and entertainment. Visitors can enjoy traditional Christmas treats and purchase handmade candles, toys, and decorative items.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market at Gendarmenmarkt
Christmas Market at Alexanderplatz
- What to Expect
- The largest Erzgebirgspyramide in Europe with trumpeters.
- Description
- The Christmas market at Alexanderplatz offers a diverse atmosphere with a Ferris wheel, carousels, and stalls. Visitors can find delicious food and Christmas gift ideas, while the traditional giant pyramid serves as a snack and observation point.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market at Alexanderplatz
Christmas Market in Charlottenburg
- What to Expect
- Handmade crafts and historic backdrop
- Description
- The Christmas market at Charlottenburg Palace offers an enchanting atmosphere with handmade crafts, gift ideas, and the scent of cinnamon and mulled wine. A long Berlin tradition continues.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market in Charlottenburg
Christmas Market in Potsdam
- What to Expect
- Over 50 market stalls with Polish handicrafts and culinary specialties.
- Description
- The Potsdam Star Market offers an authentic insight into Polish Christmas traditions. Here you can find local handicrafts and culinary specialties at over 50 market stalls. The Star Festival with a 20-hour cultural program completes the event.
- Where
- Potsdam | More Info : Christmas Market in Potsdam
Christmas Market in Brandenburg an der Havel
- What to Expect
- Four central markets in the historic old town.
- Description
- The Christmas markets in Brandenburg an der Havel offer a variety of offerings, from traditional handicrafts to regional specialties. The historic old town becomes a lively experience space, with decorated streets, horse and rickshaw rides, and advent tours.
- Where
- Brandenburg an der Havel | More Info : Christmas Market in Brandenburg an der Havel
Oranienburg Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Traditional Christmas market with literary namesake.
- Description
- The Weihnachtsgans-Auguste Market on the Schlossplatz in Oranienburg features festively decorated stalls, a sparkling Christmas tree, fire cauldrons, and festive music in front of the baroque castle backdrop.
- Where
- Oranienburg | More Info : Oranienburg Christmas Market
Rathenow Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Visit from Santa Claus and carousel.
- Description
- The Rathenower Christmas Market offers a variety of stalls with handmade gifts, local crafts, and delicious food. Visitors can meet Santa Claus and ride a carousel.
- Where
- Rathenow | More Info : Rathenow Christmas Market
Nauen Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Handmade products from student firms and classes.
- Description
- The Christmas market at Regenbogenschule Nauen features a variety of handmade products offered by student firms and classes. The event takes place on November 29 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
- Where
- Nauen | More Info : Nauen Christmas Market
Königs Wusterhausen Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique blend of handicrafts and seasonal treats.
- Description
- The Christmas market in Königs Wusterhausen transforms into a Christmas village with festive huts during the third Advent weekend. Visitors can expect a mix of handicrafts, club stands, children's attractions, and seasonal treats.
- Where
- Königs Wusterhausen | More Info : Königs Wusterhausen Christmas Market
Luckenwalde Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Traditional Christmas market with diverse cultural and musical program.
- Description
- The Luckenwalde Fairy Tale Christmas Market features cozy huts with treats, stalls with handicrafts, and numerous amusement rides. An diverse cultural and musical program takes place on the Volksbühne, in front of the market tower, and in St. Johanniskirche.
- Where
- Luckenwalde | More Info : Luckenwalde Christmas Market