Last updated: December 01, 2024
Experience the festive Christmas season in Französisch Buchholz! Our event guide provides a comprehensive overview of the winter festivities in our Berlin district. Both locals and visitors will find all important information here.
The historic village green forms the center of Christmas activities, surrounded by traditional half-timbered houses and the village church. From here, the celebrations extend along the main street to Rosenthaler Weg, where Christmas markets, crafts, and culinary offerings await visitors. The nearby districts of Pankow and Karow are accessible by public transport within minutes and expand the festive offerings.
Contact information and details below.
Unique light installations in a botanical garden
The Christmas Garden in the Botanical Garden offers a unique atmosphere with over 1 million light points and numerous light installations, transforming the garden into a glowing winter landscape.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Botanical Garden Winter Fairyland
A large Christmas tree at the Brandenburg Gate, 23 meters tall.
The Christmas lighting on Unter den Linden transforms the broad promenade into a real light alley, lined by the namesake silver lindens. After a leisurely stroll between the lights, visitors reach the highlight at the Brandenburg Gate, where a large Christmas tree is erected and festively decorated.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Christmas Illuminations Unter den Linden
A nearly two-kilometer-long, beautifully illuminated path through Europe's largest landscaped zoo.
The Berlin Zoo is transformed into a sparkling winter world, featuring a nearly two-kilometer-long, beautifully illuminated path that runs through Europe's largest landscaped zoo and around the historic Friedrichsfelde Castle.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Christmas Lights at Tierpark Berlin
50-meter-high Ferris wheel and ice rink around the Neptune fountain
The Christmas market at the Red Town Hall offers a unique atmosphere with historical rides, an ice rink around the Neptune fountain, and a 50-meter-high Ferris wheel. Visitors can enjoy traditional handicrafts and culinary specialties.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Christmas Market at Berlin City Hall
Handmade crafts and culinary delights in a historic setting.
The WeihnachtsZauber Gendarmenmarkt features a variety of artisans, chefs, and artists presented in a historic setting around the State Opera and surrounding buildings. Visitors can enjoy handmade crafts, culinary delights, and artistic performances.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Gendarmenmarkt Christmas Market
Handicrafts and Christmas magic in a historical setting
The Christmas market at Charlottenburg Palace offers a romantic atmosphere with handicrafts, gift ideas, and Christmas magic. Festive joy and twinkling lights in front of a magnificent backdrop, handicrafts, gift ideas, and Christmas magic, along with the scent of cinnamon and mulled wine.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Charlottenburg Palace Christmas Market
Unique handicrafts and diverse Christmas decorations.
The Handicraft Christmas Market at Karl-August-Platz offers a diverse range of handmade unique items and artworks. Around the romantic Trinitatiskirche, the handicraft stands are arranged, offering figures made of wood, felt, and metal, ceramics, sculptures, tableware, jewelry, and Christmas decorations.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Karl-August-Platz Christmas Market
Frequent stops at 22 stations.
Explore Berlin's festive atmosphere with a hop-on hop-off tour featuring 22 stops at the city's most beautiful Christmas markets and sights. Participants can get on and off at any stop to enjoy the holiday flair and browse or shop as desired.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Christmas Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Unique combination of a cappella choir and brass music.
The Berlin Christmas Concert by the Rundfunkchor Berlin offers an unforgettable experience with works by Anton Bruckner in the powerful acoustics of the Berlin Cathedral. A brass quartet and conductor Yuval Weinberg create a special atmosphere.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Christmas Concerts in Berlin's Churches
Music, stars, and entertainment at the Brandenburg Gate
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Where: Berlin | More Info: New Year's Eve Celebration in Berlin
Various leisure activities for children and adults on different ice rinks.
In the cold months, the public ice rinks in Berlin open their doors and offer fun for young and older visitors and families.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Ice Skating in Berlin
Fast toboggan runs in the parks
Rodelhügel in Berlin's parks offer a variety of adventures, from fast rides to relaxing journeys through the winter landscapes.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Sledding Hills in Berlin's Parks
Festively decorated trucks and a train with personal activities.
The Coca-Cola Christmas trucks and train are a traditional event where festively decorated trucks and a train drive through Berlin. Visitors can create personalized Coca-Cola bottles, take a photo with Santa, and enjoy a small gift box.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Coca-Cola Christmas Truck