Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the festive side of Karlshorst with our comprehensive event guide. Here you'll find all essential information for your winter activities, whether you're a resident or visitor.
Around the historic Karlshorst station and along Treskowallee, atmospheric Christmas markets and traditional events await you. From the classic Christmas illuminations at the Cultural House to the cozy stalls at the marketplace, the district offers numerous winter attractions. The central location also allows for convenient excursions to the well-known Christmas markets in Berlin's city center.
Contact information and details below.
Artistic light installations and festive market stalls
Experience an Advent magic with artistic light installations and festive market stalls in the Schöneberger Südgelände Nature Park. Be enchanted by the festive atmosphere and enjoy the romantic lights in this enchanted park.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Advent Light Enjoyment
Diverse regional and local products
The Weihnachtsmarkt on the Trabrennbahn Karlshorst offers a colorful mix of regional and local products. Visitors can enjoy festive drinks and foods like Lebkuchen, Raclette, and Glühwein. The Karlshorster Ponies wait for the children to ride or drive.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Christmas Market at the Karlshorst Racetrack
Over 60 stalls with handmade toys and delicious specialties.
The Christmas market at the Gedächtniskirche features a variety of stalls with handmade toys, glass and bronze art, and delicious specialties like sausages and mushroom pan. Carousels and mulled wine huts create a cozy atmosphere.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Christmas Market at the Memorial Church
Handmade crafts and culinary delights in a historic setting.
The Christmas market at Schloss Charlottenburg offers a variety of handmade crafts, gift ideas, and culinary delights. Festive joy and light before a grand backdrop make the market an unforgettable experience.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Christmas Market at Charlottenburg Palace
Hand-operated attractions like Ferris wheel and wooden carousel.
The Historical Christmas Market on the RAW site offers a medieval Christmas offer with handmade works by smiths, woodcarvers, and potters. Visitors can be enchanted by jugglers and acrobats and indulge in hot mulled wine, fire rum punch, and hearty dishes.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Historic Christmas Market at RAW Grounds
Diverse activities for children
The Heissa Holzmarkt offers a unique atmosphere, extraordinary goods, and a diverse program for all visitors. Handmade soaps, fine honey, designer jewelry, and culinary delights like lángos, burritos, and cheese spaetzle are just a few of the offerings. Children can enjoy an indoor playground, bouncy castle, and hands-on circus while listening to storytellers.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Heissa Holzmarkt
All food and drinks are included in the ticket price.
The Weihnachtsmarkt an der Spree offers an exclusive Christmas atmosphere with festive food, cozy seating areas, and various activities like ice skating and log splitting.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Christmas by the Spree
Rides and skill games for children
The Christmas market on Alice-Salomon-Platz offers a variety of rides, games, and a maze that are particularly suitable for children. Adults can enjoy the culinary Christmas classics at the mulled wine hut.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Christmas Market at Alice-Salomon-Platz
Contemplative atmosphere in historic surroundings.
The Alt-Marzahn Advent market offers a contemplative and family-friendly atmosphere with a festive flair. Near the Marzahn Windmill and the village church, concerts and performances take place, while the smell of roasted almonds and mulled wine spreads.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Advent Market Alt-Marzahn
Handmade goods and diverse entertainment options
The Alt-Kaulsdorfer Christmas Market offers a unique blend of handmade and second-hand items, various foods and drinks, and excellent entertainment options. The special atmosphere creates a family-friendly and lively event.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Alt-Kaulsdorf Christmas Market
Historical carousels and rides
The Christmas market at Rotes Rathaus features a market alley with an old Berlin backdrop, an ice skating rink around the Neptune Fountain, and traditional craftsmen offering jewelry, leather goods, glass, and woodwork. Children can enjoy historical carousels and rides, while Santa Claus rides through the sky three times a day.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Christmas Market at the Red City Hall
Fair and ecologically produced goods.
The Advents-Ökomarkt at Kollwitzplatz offers a variety of fair and ecologically produced goods, from Christmas decorations and textiles to culinary delicacies from around the world.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Advent Market at Kollwitzplatz
Over 150 exhibitors from design, fashion, street food, jewelry, and art.
In the festive atmosphere of the Colosseum Berlin, over 150 exhibitors from the fields of design, fashion, street food, jewelry, and art showcase a wide range of unique gift ideas.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Christmas Rodeo
Handmade unique items and artworks on site.
The Kunsthandwerklicher Adventmarkt am Karl-August-Platz offers a variety of handmade unique items and artworks, including figures made of wood, felt, and metal, faience, sculptures, tableware, and jewelry. Visitors can watch local artisans at work and purchase Christmas gifts.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Artisan Advent Market at Karl-August-Platz
British Christmas traditions and culinary specialties.
The English Christmas Market at St. George's Anglican Church offers a variety of culinary Christmas treats from the United Kingdom, including Mince Pies, Hot Toddies, and classic Christmas Puddings. There is also a children's program, a raffle, and singing performances where visitors can participate.
Where: Berlin | More Info: English Christmas Market
Free admission and pony riding behind the farm.
The Christmas market on Lehmann's farm offers a unique blend of handmade crafts, regional delicacies, and a family-friendly atmosphere. Visitors can find fresh sweets, handmade Christmas decorations, and a wide range of wooden, wool, and other natural material toys for children.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Christmas Market at Lehmann's Farm
Non-profit Christmas market with over 100 stalls.
The Lichtenrader Lichtermarkt offers a variety of handmade products and culinary delights around the Dorfteich at the old church in Lichtenrade.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Lichtenrade Light Market
Festively decorated stalls with delicious food and cozy atmosphere.
The Weihnachtsmarkt im Alpinia features festively decorated stalls, delicious food, and a cozy atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy mulled wine, crepes, and gingerbread by the campfire. Children are thrilled when Santa Claus visits.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Christmas at Alpinia
Diverse entertainment and culinary variety under the elevated railway.
The Christmas Avenue is a Christmas market celebrating the diversity of the LGBTQIA* community. Here you can enjoy an open and lively atmosphere with live music, DJ sets, shows, and special performances. Besides traditional mulled wine, we also offer unique hot cocktails.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Christmas Avenue
Unique, self-created dishes and a large selection of German mulled wines.
The Weinlobbyist Christmas market offers a variety of German mulled wines and delicious dishes, including goose soup and marrow soup. The charming courtyard of the wine bar is tastefully decorated and invites guests to a cozy gathering.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Christmas Market of the Wine Lobbyist
Visit from Santa Claus "Joulupukki" and culinary specialties.
The Finnish Advent Market offers culinary specialties like Glögg and smoked salmon, handmade and clever gift ideas, as well as Christmas music and a visit from Santa Claus "Joulupukki".
Where: Berlin | More Info: Finnish Advent Bazaar
Norwegian specialties and fairtrade products
The Norwegian Christmas Market offers a variety of Nordic specialties such as gløgg, fish soup, and pancakes. The stalls also feature fairtrade and second-hand products. Young visitors can enjoy marshmallow grilling and storytime.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Norwegian Christmas Bazaar