Last updated: 11. November 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere in Lichtenrade with our current winter guide! This practical companion leads you through all winter events and activities in our vibrant Berlin district.
Around the historic village green and along Alt-Lichtenrade street, winter attractions stretch out before you. From traditional weekly markets at the Lichtenrade churchyard to decorated shop windows on Bahnhofstraße, the neighborhood offers numerous points of interest. The neighboring districts of Mariendorf and Tempelhof complement the offerings with their own winter festivals and Christmas markets.
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Lichtenrade Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Market on Breitscheidplatz
- What to Expect
- A 400-meter-long light canopy over the market.
- Description
- The Christmas market at Breitscheidplatz offers a diverse range of stalls featuring handmade crafts, Christmas decorations, and delicious specialties like Thüringer Rostbratwurst and mushroom pan. The atmosphere is enhanced by a stunning light canopy and the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market on Breitscheidplatz
Christmas Market on Gendarmenmarkt
- What to Expect
- Craftsmanship and culinary delights in a historic setting.
- Description
- The Christmas market at Gendarmenmarkt offers a unique blend of art, culinary delights, and craftsmanship. Visitors can discover traditional craftsmanship, culinary treats, and elegant decorative items.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market on Gendarmenmarkt
Historical Christmas Market at 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 medieval charm. Visitors can buy handmade works from blacksmiths, woodcarvers, and potters, and be enchanted by jugglers and acrobats. Hot mead, mulled wine, and hearty dishes complete the visit.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Historical Christmas Market at RAW
Christmas Market in Spandau
- What to Expect
- Historic Altstadt as backdrop for the Christmas market
- Description
- The Spandauer Weihnachtsmarkt in the Altstadt offers a diverse program with handicrafts, culinary delights, and a festive atmosphere. The entire Altstadt is decorated and provides visitors with a charming Christmas landscape.
- Where
- Spandau | More Info : Christmas Market in Spandau
Christmas Market at Alexanderplatz
- What to Expect
- The largest Erzgebirgspyramide in Europe with Glühwein and Rostbratwurst.
- Description
- 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 giant pyramid serves as a snack and observation point.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market at Alexanderplatz
Christmas Market at Karl-August-Platz
- What to Expect
- Visitors can watch local artisans at work and find unique gift ideas.
- Description
- The Christmas market on Karl-August-Platz offers a diverse range of handmade gifts, including wooden, felt, and metal figures, ceramics, sculptures, tableware, and jewelry.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market at Karl-August-Platz
Christmas Market in Charlottenburg
- What to Expect
- Handicrafts and historical setting
- Description
- The Christmas market at Charlottenburg Palace offers a historical setting with handicrafts, gift ideas, and Christmas magic. Festive joy and colorful lights characterize the atmosphere, while the scent of cinnamon and mulled wine delights the senses.
- Where
- Charlottenburg | More Info : Christmas Market in Charlottenburg
Christmas Market in Prenzlauer Berg
- What to Expect
- Visit from Santa Claus and flickering Swedish fires.
- Description
- The Lucia Christmas Market in the Kulturbrauerei offers a romantic atmosphere with Scandinavian flair. Visitors can enjoy traditional handicrafts, classic Christmas market snacks, and typically Scandinavian delicacies like elk stew or reindeer sausage. Children can enjoy the nostalgic carousel, the star ladder, and the small knight's castle.
- Where
- Prenzlauer Berg | More Info : Christmas Market in Prenzlauer Berg
Christmas Market in Kreuzberg
- What to Expect
- Unique blend of Nordic festive culture and local handicraft.
- Description
- The Christmas market in Kreuzberg offers a diverse range of festive stalls with handmade crafts, delicious specialties, and cozy atmosphere.
- Where
- Kreuzberg | More Info : Christmas Market in Kreuzberg
Christmas Market in Neukölln
- What to Expect
- Historical backdrop and charitable engagement
- Description
- The Alt-Rixdorfer Christmas Market at Richardplatz in Neukölln offers a unique atmosphere with a historical backdrop and charitable engagement. Over 100 associations and organizations support the event, which is characterized by authentic Christmas markets with traditional delicacies and handmade items.
- Where
- Neukölln | More Info : Christmas Market in Neukölln
Christmas Market in Treptow
- What to Expect
- Multifaceted Christmas market with arts and crafts and culinary delights.
- Description
- At the Christmas markets in Treptow, you can find Christmas decorations, a cozy atmosphere, and mulled wine with almonds.
- Where
- Treptow | More Info : Christmas Market in Treptow
Christmas Market in Friedrichshain
- What to Expect
- Historical Christmas market with medieval flair and historical craftsmanship presentations.
- Description
- The Christmas market in Friedrichshain presents itself in a historical setting with a medieval flair. Visitors can enjoy hot mulled wine and punch, while savoring hearty and sweet dishes. Historical craftsmen like potters, blacksmiths, and woodcarvers showcase their work, and children can enjoy the hand-operated wooden carousel and giant wheel.
- Where
- Friedrichshain | More Info : Christmas Market in Friedrichshain
Christmas Market in Schöneberg
- What to Expect
- Excellent selection of German winemaker's mulled wines.
- Description
- The Christmas market in Schöneberg offers high-quality winemaker's mulled wine and self-created Christmas dishes. Alongside classics like roasted almonds and gingerbread hearts, there are also special dishes like goose soup and goose with red cabbage kimchi.
- Where
- Schöneberg | More Info : Christmas Market in Schöneberg
Christmas Market in Wilmersdorf
- What to Expect
- Swedish Christmas market with Pytt i panna and Marzipan cake.
- Description
- The Christmas market in Wilmersdorf offers a diverse selection of culinary delights and gift ideas. Visitors can enjoy roasted almonds, candied apples, waffles, and cotton candy. A colorful stage program featuring street artists, jugglers, and clowns complements the atmosphere.
- Where
- Wilmersdorf | More Info : Christmas Market in Wilmersdorf
Christmas Market in Zehlendorf
- What to Expect
- 20 x 18 meter large ice rink
- Description
- The Zehlendorfer Christmas Market offers a diverse program with traditional Christmas treats, handicrafts, and a children's program featuring storytellers and craft huts.
- Where
- Zehlendorf | More Info : Christmas Market in Zehlendorf
Winter World at Potsdamer Platz
- What to Expect
- Europe's largest mobile toboggan run
- Description
- The Winterwelt at Potsdamer Platz offers a unique Christmas atmosphere with a 12-meter-high and 70-meter-long toboggan run, offering a view of the Brandenburg Gate. In addition to the toboggan run, there is a cozy hut atmosphere with various drink and food stands, as well as evening après-ski parties.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Winter World at Potsdamer Platz
Christmas Market at Red City Hall
- What to Expect
- The unique feature is the ice rink around the Neptune fountain.
- Description
- The Weihnachtsmarkt am Roten Rathaus features a market street with an old Berlin atmosphere, an ice rink around the Neptune fountain, street artists, puppeteers, and storytellers. Traditional craftsmen create jewelry, leather goods, glass, and woodwork on site. Children can enjoy historical carousels and rides, while the Ferris wheel offers a fantastic view of the Brandenburg Gate and the TV Tower.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market at Red City Hall
Lichtenrade Other Holiday Activities
Ice Skating Rink at Potsdamer Platz
- What to Expect
- Unique blend of ice skating and Christmas market.
- Description
- The ice rink at Potsdamer Platz offers a 40-meter-long and 13-meter-wide artificial ice rink, part of the Christmas market. Around the ice rink, hungry ice skaters and skaters can find sweet and hearty food at various market stalls.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Ice Skating Rink at Potsdamer Platz