Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere in Ludwigsfelde! Our event guide presents all the winter activities and festivities that our city has to offer during the Advent season.
In the historic city center around the Town Hall Square, traditional Christmas markets await you with regional specialties and craftsmanship. Alexanderplatz and Potsdamer Strasse transform into a winter promenade with festive lighting and decorated shop windows, while the Cultural Center regularly hosts Christmas concerts and performances.
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Unique light installations and Christmas light shows
The Christmas Garden in the Botanical Garden offers a unique atmosphere with over 1 million light points and impressive light installations. Visit the approximately two-kilometer-long path and enjoy the festive atmosphere with Christmas light shows and breathtaking soundtracks.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Christmas Garden in the Botanical Garden
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
The Tierpark Berlin is transformed into a glowing winter world, with a nearly two-kilometer-long, beautifully illuminated circular path that runs through Europe's largest landscaped animal park and around the historic Schloss Friedrichsfelde. Discover a world in enchanting atmosphere and let yourself be transported by the brightly shining illuminations into a glittering winter world.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Christmas Lights in the Zoo
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 historical carousels. Traditional craftsmen create jewelry, leather goods, glass, and woodwork on site.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Christmas Market at Berlin City Hall
Craftsmen showcase their culinary delights and unique gifts.
The Christmas market on Gendarmenmarkt offers a unique blend of art, culinary delights, and craftsmanship. Visitors can experience traditional Christmas atmosphere in the historic setting of Bebelplatz, where artists and craftsmen showcase their offerings and unique gifts.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Christmas Market on Gendarmenmarkt
Handicrafts and fairy-tale figures in a historical setting
The Christmas market in front of Charlottenburg Palace offers an enchanting atmosphere with handicrafts, fairy-tale figures, music, and Christmas treats. 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.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Christmas Market in front of Charlottenburg Palace
Visitors can watch local artisans at work and purchase handmade unique items.
The Handicraft Christmas Market at Karl-August-Platz offers a diverse range of handmade unique items and artworks, including figures made of wood, felt, and metal, ceramics, sculptures, tableware, jewelry, and seasonal decorations.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Christmas Market at Karl-August-Platz
Handmade crafts and culinary delights in historic atmosphere.
The WeihnachtsZauber on Bebelplatz offers a unique blend of handmade crafts, culinary delights, and artistic performances. Visitors can enjoy traditional treats and exquisite dishes while experiencing the historic atmosphere of the square.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Christmas Market on Bebelplatz
High-quality local delicacies and a colorful gift selection.
The Markthalle Neun transforms into a Christmas paradise during the Advent season with a colorful array of items including jewelry, children's clothing, books, decorative items, fashion, toys, and unique gift ideas. High-quality and locally produced delicacies await hungry visitors. With mulled wine, pastries, gingerbread, pralines, and hot chocolate, even Christmas grumps get into the festive mood.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Christmas Market at Markthalle Neun
Spectacular aerial fireworks display at midnight
The New Year's Eve party at the Brandenburg Gate features music, stars, and entertainment for the year-end celebration. A special highlight is the spectacular aerial fireworks display at midnight.
Where: Berlin | More Info: New Year's Eve Party at the Brandenburg Gate
Unique music pieces by Oriental Jews.
The Louis Lewandowski Festival features a variety of music pieces by Oriental Jews, influenced by the musical culture of the Arab countries in the Middle East and North Africa. It includes concerts with various ensembles, such as the Synagogal Ensemble Berlin and the Yamma Teiman Ensemble.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Louis Lewandowski Festival
Costumed runners on challenging but not overly demanding courses.
The Berlin New Year's Eve Run offers four different distances from 2 to 10 kilometers and takes place in the Grunewald. The courses run over the hills of Drachenfliegerberg and Teufelsberg, offering a wonderful view of Berlin and rewarding runners with pancakes and drinks at the finish.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Berlin New Year's Eve Run
Personalized Coca-Cola bottles and photos with Santa.
The Coca-Cola Christmas truck tour brings festive spirit to the capital with festively decorated articulated lorries and various activities such as making personalized Coca-Cola bottles and taking photos with Santa.
Where: Berlin | More Info: Coca-Cola Christmas Truck