Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the festive events in Kreuzberg! Our guide leads you through the most important Christmas highlights of the district and provides you with a comprehensive overview of the holiday activities.
From the traditional Christmas market in Bergmannkiez to the atmospheric light installations along Oranienstraße, Kreuzberg presents itself in winter splendor. Görlitzer Park and Schlesisches Tor frame numerous events, while the art quarter at Moritzplatz offers local crafts and culinary specialties. The central location also allows for convenient excursions to Christmas markets in neighboring districts.
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Visit to one of the enchanting Berlin Christmas markets.
The Weihnachtliche Lichterfahrt through Berlin offers a two-and-a-half-hour tour through the festively decorated city of Berlin, providing fascinating insights into the history of Christmas and local holiday traditions.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Kurfürstendamm Christmas Lights
Handicrafts and historical backdrop
The Christmas market at Charlottenburg Palace offers festive joy and the glow of lights against a magnificent backdrop. Arts and crafts, gift ideas, and Christmas magic, along with the scent of cinnamon and mulled wine, invite you to a romantic experience.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Charlottenburg Palace Christmas Market
Artisanal crafts and gourmet offerings in a historic setting.
The WeihnachtsZauber Gendarmenmarkt features a variety of artisans, gourmet food, and artistic performances in a historic setting. Visitors can enjoy traditional Christmas treats and browse through stalls offering handmade Christmas decorations and tree ornaments.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Gendarmenmarkt Christmas Magic
Large nativity scene with live animals
The Christmas market in Spandau's old town offers a diverse range of handicrafts, culinary specialties, and festive attractions. The old town transforms into a lively and colorful center during the Advent season, appealing to visitors of all ages.
Where: Spandau | More Info: Spandau Old Town Christmas Market
The unique feature is the ice rink around the Neptune fountain.
The Christmas Market at the Red Town Hall offers a market street with an old Berlin atmosphere, an ice rink around the Neptune fountain, and traditional craftsmen offering jewelry, leather goods, and glass and woodwork.
Where: Berlin | More Info: City Hall Christmas Market
Unique Christmas pyramid with mulled wine and sausages.
The Christmas market at Alexanderplatz offers a diverse atmosphere with around 50 stalls, delicious food, holiday gift ideas, and a highlight: the traditional Christmas pyramid.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Alexanderplatz Christmas Market
400-meter-long light carpet over the market
The Christmas market on Breitscheidplatz offers a diverse range of stalls featuring handmade crafts, glass and bronze art, and lovingly crafted toys. Around the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, it smells of mulled wine and candied fruit, and there are also hearty delicacies like sausages and mushroom dishes.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Breitscheidplatz Christmas Market
Diverse Christmas markets featuring design and Nordic festive culture.
Kreuzberg offers a variety of Christmas markets that have been attracting fans from all over Berlin for years. Design enthusiasts find themselves at the Weihnachtsrodeo or the Designer Christmas Market, while the Finnish Christmas Market charms with its coziness.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Kreuzberg Christmas Market
Historical Christmas market with a medieval flair and various activities.
The Christmas market in Friedrichshain offers a unique atmosphere with historical stalls, fireplaces, and live music. Visitors can enjoy hot mulled wine and hearty food at the taverns and participate in archery and crossbow shooting.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Friedrichshain Christmas Market
Unique atmosphere with traditional handicrafts and Christmas stories.
The Christmas market on Schlossplatz Köpenick offers a unique atmosphere with traditional handicrafts, ceramics, tableware, and candles. Visitors can be entertained by Christmas stories and puppet shows and sing old and new Christmas carols together.
Where: Köpenick | More Info: Köpenick Christmas Market
Unique atmosphere with warm light from oil lamps and historical surroundings.
The Alt-Rixdorfer Weihnachtsmarkt at Richardplatz in Neukölln offers a unique atmosphere with warm light from oil lamps and historical surroundings. Over 200 stalls offer handmade items, handicrafts, and delicious specialties.
Where: Neukölln | More Info: Neukölln Christmas Market
Traditional Christmas markets with local vendors and culinary delights.
The Christmas markets in Pankow offer a cozy neighborhood atmosphere with mulled wine, roasted almonds, and Christmas music. Visitors gather here to celebrate the pre-Christmas season.
Where: Pankow | More Info: Pankow Christmas Market
Unique Scandinavian atmosphere with traditional handicrafts and delicious specialties.
The Lucia Christmas Market in the Kulturbrauerei offers a nostalgic and cozy atmosphere with a Scandinavian flair. Visitors can enjoy traditional handicrafts and classic Christmas market snacks, while children enjoy the carousel, the star ladder, and the knight's castle. The Christmas man visits the market daily, and a wandering angel envelops the visitors with joy and wisdom.
Where: Prenzlauer Berg | More Info: Prenzlauer Berg Christmas Market
Unique artificial ice rink in the "Winterwelt" Christmas market.
The ice rink at Potsdamer Platz features a 40-meter-long and 13-meter-wide artificial ice rink in the heart of Berlin. Around the ice rink, various market stalls offer sweet and savory foods.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Potsdamer Platz Ice Rink
Europe's largest mobile toboggan run
The Winterwelt at Potsdamer Platz offers a unique Christmas atmosphere with a 12-meter-high toboggan run and numerous culinary offerings. Visitors can enjoy the largest mobile toboggan run in Europe and explore the festive stalls in the Alte Potsdamer Straße.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Potsdamer Platz Winter World
Hand-operated attractions like a giant wheel and wooden carousel.
The Historical Christmas Market on the RAW site offers a unique atmosphere with handmade works by blacksmiths, woodcarvers, and potters. Jugglers and acrobats entertain the visitors, while hot mead, mulled wine, and hearty dishes complete the offer.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Historical Christmas Market at RAW
Visitors can watch local artisans at work and purchase handmade unique items.
The Handicraft Advent Market at Karl-August-Platz offers a diverse range of handmade unique items and artworks, including wooden, felt, and metal figures, ceramics, sculptures, tableware, and jewelry.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Karl-August-Platz Christmas Market
Unique quintet formation of the Berlin Chamber Orchestra.
The Berlin Chamber Orchestra presents an extensive program of classical works, from Handel to Tchaikovsky, in a quintet formation.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Charlottenburg Christmas Concerts