Last updated: 11. November 2024
Discover the festive attractions in Prenzlauer Berg! Our event guide presents all the important events and sights of the Christmas season in this vibrant Berlin district.
The historic Kollwitzplatz transforms into a traditional Christmas market, while the Kulturbrauerei hosts its Nordic Christmas Days. Along Kastanienallee, decorated shops line the street, and the Water Tower provides an atmospheric backdrop for winter events. The pre-Christmas activities extend from the cozy cafes at Helmholtzplatz to the festively illuminated streets of the surrounding area.
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Prenzlauer Berg Bezirk Holiday Markets and Shopping
Lucia Christmas Market
- 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 traditions and attractive attractions for children and adults.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Lucia Christmas Market
Historical Christmas Market Friedrichshain
- What to Expect
- Hand-operated attractions like a giant wheel and a wooden carousel.
- Description
- The Historical Christmas Market on the RAW site offers a unique atmosphere with medieval charm. Visitors can buy handmade works from smiths, 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 Friedrichshain
Christmas Market at Karl-August-Platz
- What to Expect
- Visitors can watch local artisans at work.
- Description
- The Handicraft Christmas Market at Karl-August-Platz offers a diverse range of handmade unique items and artworks. Around the romantic Trinitatiskirche, the handicraft stalls line up, offering figures made of wood, felt, and metal, ceramics, sculptures, tableware, jewelry, and Christmas decorations.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market at Karl-August-Platz
Christmas Magic Gendarmenmarkt
- What to Expect
- Artisans and gourmet chefs in a historic setting.
- Description
- The WeihnachtsZauber Gendarmenmarkt features a variety of artisans, gourmet food, and artistic performances in a historic setting at the Bebelplatz. Visitors can enjoy traditional treats and exquisite cuisine while being entertained by acrobats, stilt walkers, choirs, and music groups.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Magic Gendarmenmarkt
Christmas Market at Charlottenburg Palace
- What to Expect
- Handmade crafts and historic backdrop
- Description
- The Christmas market at Charlottenburg Palace offers a romantic atmosphere with handmade crafts, gift ideas, and the scent of cinnamon and mulled wine. Over 250 vendors offer traditional Christmas decorations and delicious food.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market at Charlottenburg Palace
Christmas Market in Potsdam
- What to Expect
- Over 20-hour cultural program with Polish and German artists.
- Description
- The Sternenmarkt in Potsdam offers an authentic insight into Polish Christmas traditions. Here you can find traditional Polish handicrafts and culinary specialties. The over 20-hour Sternenfest includes a lively cultural program with choirs, circus performances, children's theater, and concerts.
- Where
- Potsdam | More Info : Christmas Market in Potsdam
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 and numerous festive stalls. 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 Spandau
- What to Expect
- Historic old town setting with over 250 market stalls and festive rides.
- Description
- The Spandauer Weihnachtsmarkt in the Altstadt offers a diverse Christmas landscape with traditional vendors, handicrafts, and culinary specialties.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market in Spandau
Christmas Market on Breitscheidplatz
- What to Expect
- A 400-meter-long light carpet adorns the sky above the Christmas market.
- Description
- The Christmas market on Breitscheidplatz features over 60 stalls with handmade crafts, Christmas decorations, and delicious specialties like mulled wine, Thuringian sausages, and candied fruit. The event is barrier-free and offers a unique atmosphere with a 400-meter-long light carpet.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market on Breitscheidplatz
Berlin Christmas Time
- What to Expect
- 50-meter high panorama Ferris wheel
- Description
- The Berliner Weihnachtsmarkt at the Red City Hall offers a unique atmosphere with historical facades, an ice world at the Neptunbrunnen, and a 50-meter high panorama Ferris wheel. Visitors can enjoy historical rides, artisans, and culinary delights.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Berlin Christmas Time
Christmas Market in Köpenick
- What to Expect
- Traditional handicrafts and culinary offerings in a unique atmosphere.
- Description
- The Christmas market on Schlossplatz Köpenick offers a unique atmosphere with traditional handicrafts, culinary offerings, and a diverse program for the whole family.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market in Köpenick
Christmas Market in Neukölln
- What to Expect
- Unique atmosphere with warm light from oil lamps and historical surroundings.
- Description
- The Alt-Rixdorfer Christmas Market at Richardplatz in Neukölln offers a unique atmosphere with warm light from oil lamps and historical surroundings. Over 100 associations and organizations support the charitable mission of the market, which is characterized by handmade items, handicrafts, and delicious specialties.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market in Neukölln
Christmas Market in Pankow
- What to Expect
- Traditional Christmas markets with local products and cultural offerings.
- Description
- The Christmas markets in Pankow offer a cozy neighborhood atmosphere with mulled wine, roasted almonds, and Christmas music. Visitors can attend various markets such as the Adventsbasar der Kaspar Hauser Stiftung, the Nachhaltiger Manufakturen-Weihnachtsmarkt am Schloss Schönhausen, and the Pankower Adventsmarkt in den Heynhöfen.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market in Pankow
Christmas Market in Reinickendorf
- What to Expect
- Rustic atmosphere with campfires and wild game sales.
- Description
- In Reinickendorf, families and art enthusiasts find suitable Christmas markets. The exceptional offer of wild game makes the Advent market at the Forstamt Tegel particularly popular.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market in Reinickendorf
Christmas Market in Schöneberg
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of Japanese cuisine and local handicrafts.
- Description
- The Christmas market in Schöneberg offers a variety of traditional Christmas items and culinary delights. Visitors can try Japanese food, buy handmade crafts, and participate in an engaging stage program.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market in Schöneberg
Christmas Market in Steglitz
- What to Expect
- Handmade design pieces and handicrafts.
- Description
- On the Christmas markets in Steglitz, unique gifts and culinary specialties are offered, including handmade design pieces and handicrafts.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market in Steglitz
Christmas Market in Tempelhof
- What to Expect
- Free admission and fresh eggs from an egg vending machine.
- Description
- The Christmas market on Lehmanns Bauernhof in Alt-Marienfelde offers a unique blend of individual craftsmanship, original gift ideas, regional delicacies, and a carefully selected gastronomy offer. Visitors can buy fresh eggs from an egg vending machine and enjoy nostalgic portraits taken with a historical camera.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market in Tempelhof
Christmas Market in Treptow
- What to Expect
- Live glass ornament making and bungee trampolines
- Description
- The Christmas market in Treptow offers a diverse atmosphere with handicrafts, entertainment program, and culinary delights. Visitors can find Christmas decorations, mulled wine, and roasted almonds.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market in Treptow
Christmas Market in Wilmersdorf
- What to Expect
- Visit of the Light Queen Lucia
- Description
- The Swedish Christmas Market in Wilmersdorf offers a Scandinavian atmosphere with typical Swedish delicacies like Princess Cake, Glögg, and Elk Sausage. Alongside handicrafts and Christmas ham, visitors can find everything that delights the heart of Christmas.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market in Wilmersdorf
Christmas Market in Zehlendorf
- What to Expect
- Traditional Christmas market with a large ice rink and many children's attractions.
- Description
- The Christmas market in Zehlendorf offers a diverse cultural and artistic program that enchants visitors with traditional Christmas markets and many delicacies.
- Where
- Berlin | More Info : Christmas Market in Zehlendorf