Last updated: 11. November 2024
Experience the festive atmosphere in Gropiusstadt! Our event guide provides you with a comprehensive overview of all winter activities. Whether you're a local or a visitor, you'll find everything here for a successful Advent season.
Around the Gropius Center and Walter-May-Platz, traditional Christmas markets await you with regional specialties and craftsmanship. The festively decorated streets of Gropiusstadt, especially along Johannisthaler Chaussee, invite you for a leisurely stroll. In the surrounding area, the well-known Christmas markets of neighboring Berlin-Neukölln and Berlin-Rudow also attract visitors with their lively atmosphere.
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Gropiusstadt Holiday Light Displays
Christmas Illuminations on Unter den Linden
- What to Expect
- 23-meter tall Christmas tree at the Brandenburg Gate
- Description
- The Christmas lighting of Unter den Linden transforms the broad promenade into a true light alley, lined by the namesake silver lindens, which are decorated with light chains in late November. After a leisurely stroll between the light points, visitors arrive at the highlight at the Brandenburg Gate, where a large Christmas tree is erected and festively decorated.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Illuminations on Unter den Linden
Botanical Garden Winter Wonderland
- What to Expect
- A two-kilometer circular path with impressive light installations and culinary highlights.
- Description
- The Botanical Garden is transformed into a fantastical fairy tale landscape, featuring over 30 glowing light installations and a diverse gastronomic offer.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Botanical Garden Winter Wonderland
Christmas Market in Berlin Zoo
- What to Expect
- Winter zoo with glowing light installations and ice rink
- Description
- The Tierpark Berlin is transformed into a glowing winter world, with a two-kilometer long, beautifully illuminated circular path through Europe's largest landscape animal park and around the historic Friedrichsfelde Palace. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of winter nature while immersing themselves in a unique world of fantasy and light.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market in Berlin Zoo
Gropiusstadt Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Market at City Hall
- What to Expect
- The ice rink around the Neptune Fountain.
- Description
- The Christmas market at the Red Town Hall offers a market alley with an Old Berlin setting, 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 City Hall
Christmas Market on Gendarmenmarkt
- What to Expect
- Handmade crafts and culinary delights in historic atmosphere.
- Description
- The WeihnachtsZauber on the Bebelplatz offers a unique blend of handmade crafts, culinary delights, and artistic performances. Visitors can enjoy traditional treats and exceptional dishes while surrounded by the historic atmosphere of the Bebelplatz.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market on Gendarmenmarkt
Christmas Market in front of Charlottenburg Palace
- What to Expect
- Handicrafts and historical setting
- Description
- The Christmas market in front of 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 envelops the visitors.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market in front of Charlottenburg Palace
Historical Christmas Market RAW
- What to Expect
- Hand-operated attractions like a giant wheel and wooden carousel.
- Description
- The Historical Christmas Market on the RAW site offers a unique atmosphere with handmade works from blacksmiths, woodcarvers, and potters. Visitors can be enchanted by jugglers and acrobats and enjoy hot mulled wine, fire punch, and hearty dishes.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Historical Christmas Market RAW
Christmas Market on Reformationsplatz
- What to Expect
- Historical Christmas market with medieval atmosphere.
- Description
- The Spandau Christmas market takes place on the Reformation Square and offers a variety of handicrafts and traditional Christmas goods. Visitors can enjoy the culinary offerings like roasted almonds, grilled sausages, and mulled wine.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market on Reformationsplatz
Christmas Market at Alexanderplatz
- What to Expect
- Unique attractions like the Christmas pyramid and ice skating rink.
- Description
- The Christmas market at Alexanderplatz offers a diverse atmosphere with a Ferris wheel, carousels, stalls, and a traditional Christmas pyramid. Visitors can find delicious food and Christmas gift ideas, while children enjoy the antique carousels and ice skating rink.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market at Alexanderplatz
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: A total of 22 stops feature Christmas markets and attractions. Participants can board and disembark at any stop as often as they like and enjoy the festive atmosphere of the capital.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Christmas Market in Spandau
- What to Expect
- Historic Altstadt setting with over 400 market stalls.
- Description
- The Spandauer Weihnachtsmarkt in the Altstadt offers a colorful selection of handicrafts, culinary specialties, and festive attractions.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market in Spandau
Karl-August-Platz Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique handicrafts and Christmas decorations.
- Description
- The Handicraft Advent Market at Karl-August-Platz offers a variety of handmade unique items and artworks. Around the romantic Trinity church, handicraft stalls line up, offering figurines made of wood, felt, and metal, faience, sculptures, tableware, jewelry, and Christmas decorations.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Karl-August-Platz Christmas Market
Gropiusstadt Holiday Shows and Entertainment
New Year's Eve Celebration in Berlin
- What to Expect
- Diverse events like shows, theater, concerts, and cabaret.
- Description
- Berlin really goes wild on New Year's Eve. Partygoers face the difficult decision 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 Eve Celebration in Berlin
Gropiusstadt Other Holiday Activities
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck
- What to Expect
- Personalized Coca-Cola bottles and photos with Santa.
- Description
- The Coca-Cola Christmas trucks have been touring Germany since 1997 and are expected to bring Christmas cheer to Berlin. Each truck is decorated with various illuminations, creating a unique atmosphere.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Coca-Cola Christmas Truck
Ice Skating in Berlin
- What to Expect
- Various ice surfaces for all age groups.
- Description
- In the cold months, the public ice rinks in Berlin open their doors and offer fun for young and older visitors and families. Experienced skaters and beginners can spin their pirouettes on various ice surfaces.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Ice Skating in Berlin
Sledding Hills in Berlin's Parks and Forests
- What to Expect
- Sledding hills in Berlin's parks and forests
- Description
- Sledding hills in Berlin's parks and forests offer a diverse and entertaining way to enjoy the winter. The sledding hills are perfect for families and friends who want to enjoy the snow and cold together.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Sledding Hills in Berlin's Parks and Forests