Christmas Markets in Berlin

What would November be without Christmas markets? In Berlin, there are countless options. Our list features the best Christmas markets in the city—ones you definitely shouldn’t miss.

Beyond their enchanting atmosphere, these markets offer a wealth of classic culinary treats, including fragrant mulled wine, crispy potato pancakes, succulent bratwurst, and sweet roasted almonds. Visitors can also look forward to a diverse program featuring atmospheric live music, spectacular performances, and nostalgic fairground rides.

1. “Weihnachtszauber” (Christmas Magic) at Gendarmenmarkt (located at Bebelplatz)

Enjoy heated tents housing artisans and food vendors, with live demonstrations by glass artists, woodcarvers, and goldsmiths. There is also a daily changing stage program featuring choirs, brass bands, acrobats, and actors.

Address: Bebelplatz, Unter den Linden, 10117 Berlin (Mitte)
Due to construction work at Gendarmenmarkt, this market will be held at the nearby Bebelplatz in 2026.
Date: November 23, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Opening hours:
Sunday to Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday and Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
(Christmas Eve: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM; New Year’s Eve: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
Admission: €2 (free for children under 12)

2. Christmas Market at Alexanderplatz

The most famous, bustling, and centrally located Christmas market in Berlin. The Christmas market at Alexanderplatz features carousels, game stalls, bumper cars, a traditional Christmas pyramid, and classic food stands—all situated right beneath the Berlin TV Tower.

Address: Alexanderplatz, 10178 Berlin (Mitte)
Dates: November 23, 2026 – December 26, 2026
Opening hours: Daily, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM (December 24: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Admission: Free

3. “Berliner Weihnachtszeit” (Berlin Christmas Time) at the Rotes Rathaus (Red City Hall)

This Christmas market is distinguished by its stalls, designed in the style of the early 20th century. Three times a day (at 4:30 PM, 6:30 PM, and 8:30 PM), Santa Claus can be seen soaring over the market in his reindeer-drawn sleigh. Visitors can also enjoy a 50-meter-tall historic Ferris wheel and a 600-square-meter ice rink surrounding the historic Neptune Fountain.

Address: Rathausstraße 15, 10178 Berlin (between the Rotes Rathaus and St. Mary’s Church)
Dates: November 23, 2026 – January 3, 2027
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
(Closed on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve)
Admission: Free

4. Historic Christmas Market at the RAW-Gelände

Experience daily performances by jesters and acrobats, as well as spectacular fire shows by the group “Flugträumer” (Mon–Fri from 5:00 PM; Sat–Sun from 2:00 PM). For children, there are numerous attractions, including a hand-operated wooden carousel, a wooden Ferris wheel, archery and crossbow shooting, and the “Troll Forest” (Trollewald).

Address: Revaler Straße 99 (at the corner of Dirschauer Straße), 10245 Berlin (Friedrichshain)
Date: November 12, 2026 – December 22, 2026
Opening hours:
Monday to Thursday: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
(Closed on Totensonntag [Sunday of the Dead], November 22)
Admission: €0–€4

5. Lucia Christmas Market at the KulturBrauerei

The Lucia Christmas Market is a Scandinavian-themed market that brings a touch of the Nordic north to Berlin. Visitors can enjoy specialties from Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Denmark, such as Swedish *glögg* (mulled wine) or elk bratwurst. A special highlight is the Lucia Festival on December 13, when a traditional Swedish Lucia choir—wearing crowns of lights—parades through the market. Guests can warm up at unique heating stations, including “Swedish torches” (log fires) or a heated “open-air coat-warming” area. The market also features a daily cultural program, a “wish boat” for children, and a swing carousel. Address: Knaackstraße 97 / Schönhauser Allee 36, 10435 Berlin (Prenzlauer Berg)
Date: November 23, 2026 – December 22, 2026
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday: 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Admission: Free

6. Christmas Market at Charlottenburg Palace

The Baroque Charlottenburg Palace will be illuminated in an elaborate and colorful display. Over 250 vendors, housed in artfully crafted wooden huts, will offer fine artisanal goods and high-quality culinary treats. For children, there will be nostalgic carousels and a small train set up in front of the Orangery.

Address: Spandauer Damm 10, 14059 Berlin (Charlottenburg)
Date: November 23, 2026 – December 27, 2026
Opening hours:
Monday to Thursday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday to Sunday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
(Closed on Christmas Eve; December 26: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Admission: Free

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