Last updated: 11. November 2024
Your guide to the Christmas season in Fennpfuhl is here! Discover the most beautiful festive events and activities in our Berlin district. This practical guide provides you with a comprehensive overview of winter happenings.
Around Anton-Saefkow-Platz and along Möllendorffstraße, traditional Christmas markets await you with regional specialties and craftsmanship. During this time, the Kulturhaus Fennpfuhl and the surrounding green spaces transform into an atmospheric meeting point for young and old, while the nearby Landsberger Allee invites you to stroll with its festive illumination.
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Fennpfuhl Holiday Light Displays
Unter den Linden Christmas Lights
- What to Expect
- Unique light chains along the silver lindens.
- Description
- The Christmas lighting on Unter den Linden transforms the broad promenade into a real light alley, lined by the namesake silver lindens, which are decorated with light chains in late November.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Unter den Linden Christmas Lights
Botanical Garden Winter Wonderland
- What to Expect
- A two-kilometer-long circular path with unforgettable light installations.
- Description
- The Botanical Garden transforms into a glowing Christmas landscape with impressive light installations and a diverse gastronomic offer.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Botanical Garden Winter Wonderland
Berlin Zoo Christmas Lights
- What to Expect
- Glowing light installations and unique light art in Tierpark Berlin.
- Description
- The Tierpark Berlin is transformed into a glowing winter world, featuring a nearly two-kilometer-long, fantastically illuminated circular path through Europe's largest landscaped animal park and around the historic Friedrichsfelde Palace. Discover the beauty of winter nature and immerse yourself in a unique world of fantasy and light.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Berlin Zoo Christmas Lights
Fennpfuhl Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Market at Gendarmenmarkt
- What to Expect
- Handmade candles and toys in the heated crafts tent.
- Description
- The Weihnachtszauber at Gendarmenmarkt offers a unique blend of art, culinary delights, and craftsmanship. Visitors can enjoy traditional craftsmanship, exclusive culinary treats, and a wide range of artistic offerings.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market at Gendarmenmarkt
Christmas Market at Charlottenburg
- What to Expect
- Handicrafts and historical atmosphere
- Description
- The Christmas market at Charlottenburg Palace offers a historical setting with handicrafts, gift ideas, and Christmas magic. Festive joy and the glow of lights characterize the atmosphere, while the scent of cinnamon and mulled wine surrounds the visitors.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market at Charlottenburg
Christmas Market at Alexanderplatz
- What to Expect
- The traditional giant pyramid with trumpeters.
- Description
- The Weihnachtsmarkt am 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. Children can enjoy the antique carousels and ice skating rink, while the Nikolaus Partyhaus provides party atmosphere and hut fun.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market at Alexanderplatz
Christmas Market at Potsdamer Platz
- What to Expect
- 12-meter-high and 70-meter-long toboggan run with a view of the Brandenburg Gate
- Description
- The Christmas market at Potsdamer Platz offers a unique blend of sporty and cozy activities. Visitors can slide down the 12-meter-high and 70-meter-long toboggan run while admiring the elaborate decorations and lights. In addition to tobogganing, there is also a crafts market and numerous stalls offering seasonal treats.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market at Potsdamer Platz
Christmas Market at Bebelplatz
- What to Expect
- Handmade crafts and culinary delights in a historic setting.
- Description
- The WeihnachtsZauber on Bebelplatz offers a unique blend of handmade crafts, culinary delights, and artistic performances. Visitors can enjoy the historic atmosphere of the State Opera, St. Hedwigs Cathedral, and Hotel De Rome.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market at Bebelplatz
Christmas Market at Karl-August-Platz
- What to Expect
- Handmade unique items and artworks around the Trinity church.
- Description
- The Handicraft Christmas Market at Karl-August-Platz offers a variety of handmade unique items and artworks. Around the romantic Trinity church, the handicraft stalls line up, offering figures made of wood, felt, and metal, faience, sculptures, tableware, jewelry, and various Christmas decorations.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market at Karl-August-Platz
Christmas Market at Berlin City Hall
- What to Expect
- The unique feature is the ice rink around the Neptune fountain.
- Description
- The Christmas market in front of the Berlin City Hall offers a market street with an old Berlin atmosphere, an ice rink around the Neptune fountain, and traditional craftsmen offering jewelry, leather goods, and glass and woodwork.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market at Berlin City Hall
Christmas Market Hop-on Hop-off Tour
- What to Expect
- 22 stops with Christmas markets and attractions.
- Description
- With the hop-on hop-off bus through festive Berlin: 22 stations feature Christmas markets and attractions. Participants can hop on and off at any stop and enjoy the festive atmosphere extensively.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Fennpfuhl Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Charlottenburg Palace Christmas Concerts
- What to Expect
- International ensemble with a broad repertoire from Baroque to contemporary music.
- Description
- The Berlin Chamber Orchestra presents Literary Christmas Concerts at Schloss Charlottenburg with works by Handel, Manfredini, and Tchaikovsky.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Charlottenburg Palace Christmas Concerts
Ballet: The Nutcracker
- What to Expect
- Family-friendly performance with ballet and music instrument demonstration.
- Description
- Peter Tschaikowsky's ballet "The Nutcracker" is presented as a family concert version by Andreas Peer Kähler. Recommended for children aged 5 and above. The duration is approximately 70 minutes, without intermission.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Ballet: The Nutcracker
New Year's Celebration in Berlin
- What to Expect
- Music, stars, and entertainment at Brandenburger Tor
- Description
- Berlin really comes alive on New Year's Eve. Party-goers face the difficult task of choosing from a variety of parties. However, the cultural scene also impressively shows that Berlin is a cultural capital. Whether it's a show, theater, cinema, or comedy: Here are the best event tips for New Year's Eve in Berlin.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : New Year's Celebration in Berlin
Fennpfuhl Other Holiday Activities
Sledding in Berlin's Parks and Forests
- What to Expect
- Sledding on the longest toboggan runs in Europe.
- Description
- Sledding in Berlin's parks and forests offers an adventurous way to enjoy the winter landscapes with family.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Sledding in Berlin's Parks and Forests
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck
- What to Expect
- Festively decorated vehicles with 470 horsepower.
- Description
- The Coca-Cola Christmas trucks and train are festively decorated vehicles that have been touring Germany during the Christmas season since 1997. Each Freightliner truck has 470 horsepower and is adorned with various illuminations.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Coca-Cola Christmas Truck