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Last updated: December 01, 2024

Discover the festive winter season in Potsdam with our comprehensive event guide. Here, both locals and visitors will find all essential information for the Advent season in Brandenburg's capital city.

The historic Old Market Square with its baroque ensemble forms the center of festivities, surrounded by atmospheric Christmas markets at Luisenplatz and in the Dutch Quarter. Traditional market stalls line Brandenburg Street, while Nikolai Church Square with its magnificent backdrop invites visitors to linger. The palaces and parks of the UNESCO World Heritage site provide an additional impressive winter setting.

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Potsdam Holiday Markets and Shopping

What to Expect:

Historical Christmas market with fairy tale stage and outdoor ice rink

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The Blauer Lichterglanz fills Potsdam with festive atmosphere during the Advent season in Brandenburger Street and Luisenplatz. The central historical Christmas market, featuring a fairy tale stage and outdoor ice rink, offers Christmas spirit for the whole family. The many adjacent shops, boutiques, galleries, cafes, and restaurants invite visitors to stroll through the historic Potsdam city center. For enthusiastic winter sports fans, an ice rink on Luisenplatz offers ice skating.

Where: Potsdam | More Info: Blue Radiance Christmas Market

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Thoughtful Christmas market with handmade products and culinary specialties.

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At Krongut Bornstedt, you will find a romantic Christmas market that welcomes you during the Advent season. Here, you can discover handmade products in the festively lit Christmas huts and be delighted by a diverse culinary offer. A changing stage program ensures entertainment for both young and old.

Where: Potsdam | More Info: Romantic Christmas Village at Krongut Bornstedt

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Traditional Sinterklaas arrival with Dutch market stalls.

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In Potsdam's Dutch Quarter, the Sinterklaas Festival takes place, where Sinterklaas traditionally arrives on his horse and opens the eponymous Christmas market. Dutch and local vendors offer a variety of treats, fine goods, and interesting craft demonstrations at around 100 market stalls.

Where: Potsdam | More Info: Sinterklaas Festival in the Dutch Quarter

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20-hour cultural program featuring Polish and German artists.

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The Polish Christmas Market in Potsdam's Kutschstallhof offers an authentic insight into Polish Christmas traditions. You can find local handicrafts and culinary specialties. A 20-hour cultural program, created by artists from Poland and Germany, accompanies the market days.

Where: Potsdam | More Info: Polish Christmas Market

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Free admission to the current exhibition on Sunday.

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The Wintermarkt am Minsk offers warming drinks and food, handmade items, toys, paper goods, design, and jewelry. An octet of the Landesjugendjazzorchester will play on Sunday from 16–17 hours.

Where: Potsdam | More Info: WINTER MARKET at MINSK

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Russian products and specialties in a historic garden.

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The Advent Garden in Alexandrowka offers an atmosphere with Russian products, specialties, and music by the campfire in the garden of the Alexandrowka Museum.

Where: Potsdam | More Info: Advent Garden in Alexandrowka

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Hand-operated attractions like a Ferris wheel and a wooden carousel.

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The Historical Christmas Market at the RAW Compound offers a unique atmosphere with handmade works by blacksmiths, woodcarvers, and potters. Visitors can be enchanted by jugglers and acrobats and enjoy traditional food.

Where: Berlin | More Info: Historical Christmas Market at RAW

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Handicrafts and historical atmosphere

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The Christmas market at Charlottenburg Palace offers a historical setting with handicrafts, gift ideas, and Christmas magic. Festive joy and the glow of lights characterize the atmosphere, while the scent of cinnamon and mulled wine delights the senses.

Where: Berlin | More Info: Christmas Market in Charlottenburg

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Historical Christmas market with medieval charm.

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The Weihnachtsmarkt in Friedrichshain presents itself in a historical setting. Visitors can purchase handcrafted items from blacksmiths, woodcarvers, potters, and other artisans. In addition to unique Christmas gifts, visitors can be mesmerized by jugglers and acrobats performing on the market. Hot mulled wine, mulled beer, hearty dishes, and sweet treats complete the experience.

Where: Berlin | More Info: Christmas Market in Friedrichshain

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Diverse market stalls with design, art, and culinary specialties.

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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: Berlin | More Info: Christmas Market in Kreuzberg

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Unique atmosphere with warm light from oil lamps and historical surroundings.

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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: Berlin | More Info: Christmas Market in Neukölln

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Unique atmosphere with flickering Swedish fires and warming art objects.

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The Lucia Christmas Market in the Kulturbrauerei offers a romantic setting with historical buildings and a variety of attractions such as a nostalgic carousel, a star ladder, and a small knight's castle. Visitors can enjoy traditional Christmas market treats and Scandinavian specialties.

Where: Berlin | More Info: Christmas Market in Prenzlauer Berg

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Historic Altstadt with over 400 stalls and festive stage program.

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The Spandauer Weihnachtsmarkt in the Altstadt offers a diverse range of handicrafts, culinary specialties, and festive attractions. The Altstadt is festively decorated and provides a charming backdrop for the visit.

Where: Berlin | More Info: Christmas Market in Spandau

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Free admission and romantic atmosphere

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The Christmas market on Lehmann's Farm in Alt-Marienfelde offers a unique blend of individual craftsmanship, original gift ideas, and regional delicacies. Visitors can enjoy both Advent weekends with choirs and orchestras in a festive atmosphere or listen to a storyteller.

Where: Berlin | More Info: Christmas Market in Tempelhof

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Potsdam Holiday Shows and Entertainment

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Exclusive tour through Potsdam's most beautiful Christmas-time locations.

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The Magical Christmas Tour in Potsdam offers an exclusive guided tour through the city's most beautiful places during the Christmas season. With a professional local guide, you discover the charming atmosphere that is only felt during this time.

Where: Potsdam | More Info: Magical Christmas Tour in Potsdam

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