Last updated: 11. November 2024
Discover the festive highlights in Pankow! Our guide leads you through the most important Christmas events and activities in the district. Whether you're a resident or visitor, you'll find everything for the holiday season here.
The historic Bürgerpark Pankow forms the heart of the winter festivities, surrounded by traditional Christmas markets along Breite Straße. The celebrations extend throughout the district from Kulturbrauerei to Schloss Schönhausen. The market stalls offer regional crafts and culinary specialties, while the decorated streets and squares spread typical Berlin Christmas atmosphere.
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Christmas Market on Gendarmenmarkt
- What to Expect
- Handmade crafts and culinary delights in a historic setting.
- Description
- The WeihnachtsZauber on the Bebelplatz offers a unique blend of craftsmanship, culinary delights, and artistic performances. Visitors can enjoy traditional treats and unique delicacies while surrounded by the historic atmosphere of the State Opera, St. Hedwigs Cathedral, and Hotel De Rome.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market on Gendarmenmarkt
Christmas Market in front of Charlottenburg Palace
- What to Expect
- Handicrafts and historic backdrop
- Description
- The Christmas market in front of Charlottenburg Palace offers a romantic atmosphere with handicrafts, gift ideas, and Christmas magic. Festive joy and the glow of lights against a magnificent backdrop, arts and crafts, gift ideas, and Christmas magic, and the scent of cinnamon and mulled wine.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market in front of Charlottenburg Palace
Christmas Market on Breitscheidplatz
- What to Expect
- A 400-meter-long light canopy floats over the market.
- Description
- The Christmas market at Breitscheidplatz offers a diverse range of Christmas decorations, handmade crafts, and delicious specialties. Over 100 lovingly decorated stalls invite you to a cozy pre-Christmas stroll, while a 400-meter-long light canopy adorns the sky above the market.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market on Breitscheidplatz
Christmas Market in Spandau's Old Town
- What to Expect
- International art and culinary diversity in a historic pedestrian zone.
- Description
- The Spandauer Weihnachtsmarkt in the Altstadt offers a colorful setting with huts and stalls that offer art and unique gift ideas from all over the world. Visitors can find perfumes from the Middle East, Christmas decorations from Poland, and clothing made from Peruvian alpaca wool. The Altstadt is perfectly suited as a backdrop for a nostalgic Christmas market.
- Where
- Spandau | More Info : Christmas Market in Spandau's Old Town
Christmas Market at Alexanderplatz
- What to Expect
- Largest Erzgebirgspyramide in Europe with mulled wine and sausages.
- 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 Christmas pyramid serves as a snack and observation point.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market at Alexanderplatz
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 toboggan run, hut magic, and culinary delights. Visitors can get into the holiday spirit and celebrate the winter season with friends and family.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Winter World at Potsdamer Platz
Christmas Market in Pankow
- What to Expect
- Neighborhood-like atmosphere with unique gift ideas and interactive activities.
- Description
- The Christmas markets in Pankow offer a neighborhood-like atmosphere with mulled wine, roasted almonds, and Christmas music. Visitors can discover unique gift ideas, interactive activities, and homemade treats.
- Where
- Pankow | More Info : Christmas Market in Pankow
Christmas Market in Hohenschönhausen
- What to Expect
- Historical setting and cultural program
- Description
- The Christmas market at Schloss Hohenschönhausen offers a historical setting and a balanced cultural program, which has been popular since its first season. Visitors can enjoy local vendors and traditional handicrafts.
- Where
- Hohenschönhausen | More Info : Christmas Market in Hohenschönhausen
Christmas Market in Friedrichshain
- What to Expect
- Historical Christmas market with medieval flair and fire shows.
- Description
- The Christmas market in Friedrichshain offers a unique atmosphere with a medieval flair. Visitors can enjoy hot mulled wine and punch, while savoring hearty and sweet dishes. Historical music and fire shows provide entertaining moments, and children can enjoy the hand-operated wooden carousel and giant wheel.
- Where
- Friedrichshain | More Info : Christmas Market in Friedrichshain
Christmas Market in Kreuzberg
- What to Expect
- Diverse offerings of handmade crafts and culinary delights.
- Description
- Kreuzberg offers a variety of unique Christmas markets that have been attracting fans from all over Berlin for years. Design enthusiasts can find themselves at the Weihnachtsrodeo or the Designer Christmas Market, while the Finnish Christmas Market charms with its coziness.
- Where
- Kreuzberg | More Info : Christmas Market in Kreuzberg
Christmas Market in Köpenick
- What to Expect
- Nostalgic atmosphere with traditional handicrafts and culinary offerings.
- Description
- The Christmas market on Schlossplatz Köpenick offers a unique atmosphere with traditional handicrafts, culinary offerings, and a diverse stage program. Visitors can look forward to storytellers, puppet shows, and live music.
- Where
- Köpenick | More Info : Christmas Market in Köpenick
Christmas Market in Lichtenberg
- What to Expect
- Large variety of adventurous rides and attractions
- Description
- The "Lichtenberger Winterzeit" Christmas market features colorful lights, festive atmosphere, and a variety of adventurous rides and attractions. Visitors can enjoy mulled wine and fairground ambiance.
- Where
- Lichtenberg | More Info : Christmas Market in Lichtenberg
Christmas Market in Marzahn
- What to Expect
- Serene Christmas atmosphere in historic surroundings.
- Description
- The Christmas market in Marzahn offers a neighborhood atmosphere with traditional stalls, handicrafts, and musical performances.
- Where
- Marzahn | More Info : Christmas Market in Marzahn
Christmas Market in Mitte
- What to Expect
- Unique atmosphere with traditional craftsmanship and culinary specialties.
- Description
- The Christmas markets in Mitte offer a variety of stalls featuring handmade crafts, culinary specialties, and entertaining activities. Visitors can enjoy traditional Christmas markets like those at Gendarmenmarkt and Roten Rathaus, each offering a unique atmosphere.
- Where
- Mitte | More Info : Christmas Market in Mitte
Christmas Market in Neukölln
- What to Expect
- Unique atmosphere with warm light from oil lamps and historical surroundings.
- Description
- 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 culinary specialties.
- Where
- Neukölln | More Info : Christmas Market in Neukölln
Christmas Market in Prenzlauer Berg
- What to Expect
- Visit of Santa Claus and the wandering angel
- Description
- The Lucia Christmas Market in the Kulturbrauerei offers a romantic atmosphere with flickering Swedish fires and warming art objects. Visitors can ride a nostalgic carousel, climb the star ladder, and conquer the small knight's castle. Santa Claus visits the market daily between 17 and 18 hours, while a wandering angel envelops the visitors with joy, wisdom, and protection.
- Where
- Prenzlauer Berg | More Info : Christmas Market in Prenzlauer Berg
Christmas Market in Reinickendorf
- What to Expect
- Unique gift ideas and rustic atmosphere.
- Description
- In Reinickendorf, families and art enthusiasts find suitable Christmas markets. The Advent market in the Forstamt Tegel is particularly popular due to its unique offering of wild game. The Advent bazaar of the Lübars church invites people to enjoy the pre-Christmas time together. In Frohnau, visitors can search for unusual gift ideas on the second Advent weekend.
- Where
- Reinickendorf | More Info : Christmas Market in Reinickendorf
Christmas Market in Schöneberg
- What to Expect
- Unique selection of handmade mulled wines.
- Description
- The Christmas market in Schöneberg offers a diverse range of handmade crafts, high-quality mulled wines, and self-created dishes.
- Where
- Schöneberg | More Info : Christmas Market in Schöneberg
Christmas Market in Steglitz
- What to Expect
- Handmade design items and culinary specialties.
- Description
- On the Christmas markets in Steglitz, culinary specialties and handmade design items are offered. Visitors can immerse themselves in a diverse cultural and artistic atmosphere.
- Where
- Steglitz | More Info : Christmas Market in Steglitz