Friedrichshain Bezirk Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Friedrichshain Bezirk and surrounding areas
Friedrichshain Bezirk welcomes Christmas 2025 with vibrant Christmas markets and holiday activities along the Spree and around Boxhagener Platz, where community spirit meets cultural flair. Events like Weihnachten an der Spree, the Christmas Sightseeing Cruise with mulled wine and Heissa Holzmarkt bring festive events, family fun and Santa visits under glowing lights. Explore handcrafted gifts, warming drinks and live performances as the neighborhood’s landmarks and riverside paths fill with seasonal joy.
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Christmas Markets
56 eventsHistoric Gendarmenmarkt location with artisan demonstrations.
Christmas Shows
18 eventsClassic Nutcracker ballet with live orchestra and stunning visuals.
Christmas Parties
9 eventsOne of the world's largest New Year's Eve parties
Christmas Lights
7 eventsDazzling Christmas lights along a famous boulevard
Other Christmas Activities
10 eventsMultilingual fairy tales told with vibrant illustrations
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New Year's Eve Party at Brandenburg Gate
(Berlin)
One of the world's largest New Year's Eve parties
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Weihnachtszauber am Gendarmenmarkt
(Berlin)
Historic Gendarmenmarkt location with artisan demonstrations.
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New Year's Eve Events in Berlin
(Berlin)
Massive New Year's Eve party at Brandenburg Gate
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The Nutcracker - International Festival Ballet & Orchestra
(Berlin)
Classic Nutcracker ballet with live orchestra and stunning visuals.
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New Year's Concert
(Berlin)
New Year's concert with Konzerthausorchester Berlin
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Weihnachts-Rummel an der Landsberger Allee
(Berlin)
Christmas fair with rides and festive food
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Friedrichshain Bezirk Christmas FAQ
The Medieval Christmas Market at RAW-Gelände and the Italian Christmas Festival at Napoleon Komplex are two of the largest and most popular annual events in Friedrichshain Bezirk.
Friedrichshain Bezirk is known for its creative, alternative holiday spirit, with markets featuring live music, artisan crafts, and community-driven events that reflect the district’s vibrant culture.
The RAW-Gelände area and the streets around Schönhauser Allee are especially festive, with many courtyards and squares decorated for the season.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at RAW-Gelände, Napoleon Komplex, and in various courtyards and squares throughout Friedrichshain Bezirk.
Free activities include exploring Christmas light displays, visiting open-air markets, and enjoying street performances at holiday events in public spaces.
Families enjoy the Medieval Christmas Market at RAW-Gelände, which offers crafts, storytelling, and entertainment, as well as festive walks through illuminated courtyards and squares.