Last updated: December 01, 2024
Welcome to your comprehensive guide to the Christmas season in Friedrichshain! This district guide provides you with an overview of all events and activities during the festive days.
Discover the festively decorated squares along Karl-Marx-Allee, the traditional Christmas markets at Boxhagener Platz, and the atmospheric events at the RAW complex. From the East Side Gallery to Volkspark Friedrichshain, the district presents itself in winter ambiance, with numerous stalls, cultural performances, and culinary offerings that reflect the diversity of the neighborhood.
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Unique light world with over 30 glowing illuminations.
The Christmas Garden Berlin offers a unique light world with over 30 glowing illuminations and a diverse gastronomic offer. Visit the Botanical Garden and experience a fantastic Christmas atmosphere.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Christmas Garden Berlin
A 4.5-kilometer long festive stretch of road featuring thousands of lights and large Christmas figures.
The Kurfürstendamm Christmas lights is a 4.5-kilometer long festive stretch of road, annually taking place from late November to early January. Thousands of lights illuminate approximately 500 trees and several large, illuminated Christmas figures.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Kurfürstendamm Christmas Lights
Europe's largest Erzgebirgspyramide with over 5,000 lights.
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 Erzgebirgspyramide serves as a snack and observation point with mulled wine and sausages.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Christmas Market at Alexanderplatz
Unique craftsmanship and culinary delights.
The Weihnachtsmarkt am 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
Handicrafts and historic backdrop
The Christmas market at Charlottenburg Palace offers a picturesque backdrop with handicrafts, gift ideas, and Christmas magic. Festive joy and the scent of cinnamon and mulled wine create a unique atmosphere.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Christmas Market at Charlottenburg Palace
Historical rides and an exciting ship swing.
The Christmas market at the Spandauer Citadel offers a variety of artisans and food vendors selling their wares and specialties. Historical rides and an exciting ship swing make the market particularly appealing.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Christmas Lights at Spandau Citadel
12-meter-high and 70-meter-long toboggan run with a view of the Brandenburg Gate
The Winterwelt and Christmas market at Potsdamer Platz offer a unique blend of winter sports and festive attractions. Visitors can ride the largest mobile toboggan run in Europe and then enjoy various stands with bratwurst, roasted almonds, mulled wine, and crepes. From late November, visitors can expect a crafts market and numerous stalls with seasonal snacks.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Winter World and Christmas Market at Potsdamer Platz
Hand-operated attractions like a giant wheel and wooden carousel.
The Historical Christmas Market on the RAW site offers a unique atmosphere with medieval charm. Visitors can purchase handmade works from blacksmiths, woodcarvers, and potters, while jugglers and acrobats entertain. Hot mulled wine, fire punch, and hearty dishes complete the visit. Children can practice archery or ride the hand-operated wooden carousel.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Historical Christmas Market at the RAW grounds
Historical setting with natural light from gas or petroleum lamps.
The Alt-Rixdorfer Christmas Market offers a unique atmosphere with historical buildings and natural light from gas or petroleum lamps. Over 200 stalls run by charitable organizations and associations offer handmade treats, toys, and handicrafts.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Alt-Rixdorf Christmas Market
Unique combination of handicrafts, culinary delights, and child-friendly activities.
The Heissa Holzmarkt offers a diverse program with unique goods, culinary delights, and child-friendly activities. Handmade soaps, fine honey, and designer jewelry are just a few of the items offered at the market stalls. Children can enjoy an indoor playground, a bouncy castle, and a hands-on circus while listening to storytellers.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Heissa Holzmarkt Christmas Market
Unique rural atmosphere with animal husbandry and farming.
The Christmas market on Domäne Dahlem offers a cozy farm atmosphere with selected stalls and a colorful program for children. High-quality handmade gifts and self-made bio-treats are offered. Trumpet music spreads a festive atmosphere from lunchtime onwards. Children can enjoy craft activities, fire shows, and pony rides.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Christmas Market at Domäne Dahlem
50-meter-high panorama Ferris wheel
The Christmas market at the Red Town Hall offers a unique atmosphere with a large market street, an ice world at the Neptun fountain, and historic amusement rides. Visitors can visit the 50-meter-high panorama Ferris wheel and see Santa Claus three times a day.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Berlin Christmas Time at the Red Town Hall
A 400-meter-long light carpet and over 100 beautifully decorated stalls.
The Christmas market on the Kurfürstendamm offers a diverse selection of Christmas items, delicious food, and drinks. Over 60 stalls from various countries invite visitors to stroll and shop. Carousels and mulled wine stands create a cozy atmosphere.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Christmas Market on Kurfürstendamm
Free ice skating in front of the Christmas market at the Red City Hall.
The ice rink at Neptunbrunnen offers ice skating on a 600 square meter ice surface in front of the festive backdrop of the Christmas market at the Red City Hall. Afterwards, one can warm up in one of the heated mulled wine bars.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Ice World at Neptunbrunnen
Unique historical atmosphere with Christmas items and culinary specialties.
The Medieval Christmas Market on RAW grounds offers a variety of Christmas items and culinary specialties in a historical setting.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Medieval Christmas Market on RAW grounds
Spectacular rides and great offers for all ages.
The Family Wonderland offers spectacular rides and great offers for all ages. Enjoy an entertaining atmosphere with many rides and stalls.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Family Wonderland
Heated boat rides with mulled wine
The Winter Magic at Strandbad Wendenschloss offers a diverse range of culinary highlights and entertaining activities like ice skating and heated boat rides.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Winter Magic at Strandbad Wendenschloss