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Christmas markets 2024 in Berlin
Christmas is just around the corner! What better way to enjoy the wonderful Advent season than with a visit to the many unique Christmas markets in Berlin? There is also plenty to discover during the Christmas season in 2024. Here you will find an overview of recommended Christmas markets that you shouldn't miss. You can find all the information, especially opening times and highlights of Berlin's Christmas markets, here at City Circle.
These markets are easy to reach with our Best of Berlin Sightseeing Tour. (All information on the Christmas markets is subject to change).
Übersicht der Weihnachtsmärkte in Berlin 2024:
Christmas markets outside our Best of Berlin route:
All inclusive: Christmas market on the Spree
The Christmas market by the Spree, this year for the first time on the Spree, is open from 18 November to 30 December 2024 and impresses with its complete package - food, drinks and activities included.
- Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday: 5 - 10pm (closed on 24 and 25 December 2024)
- Entry: only with online tickets, no box office from 5pm: € 42.90 / from 8pm: € 29.90 / VIP tickets: € 65.00 (entry fee not included in the sightseeing ticket)
At stopping point 11
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Christmas Market at Friedrichstraße Station
The Christmas market at Friedrichstraße station is open from 26 November to 31 December 2024 and impresses with a free curling rink and fairytale huts.
- Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday: 12 - 10pm (closed on 24 December 2024)
- Free Entry
At stopping point 16
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Christmas Market at the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
The Christmas market at the Memorial Church is open from 25 November 2024 to 5 January 2025 and shines in a 400-metre-long carpet of lights over the Christmas market, directly at Kudamm.
- Opening Hours:
Sunday to Thursday: 11am - 9pm,
Friday to Saturday: 11am - 10pm
(Exceptions: 24 December: 11am - 2pm / 25 and 26 December: 1pm - 9pm. / 31 December: 11am - 8pm / 1 January: 1 pm - 9pm) - Free Entry
At stopping point 1
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Christmas market at Alexanderplatz
- Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday: 11am - 10pm
- Free Entry
At stopping point 9
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Winter World and Christmas market at Potsdamer Platz
- Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday: 12 - 10pm (24 December: 10am - 4pm)
- Free Entry (toboggan run € 2.50) (Entrance fee not included in the sightseeing ticket)
At stopping point 5
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WeihnachtsZauber at Gendarmenmarkt
The Christmas market at Gendarmenmarkt is open from 25 November to 31 December 2024 and will once again take place on Bebelplatz this year. Experience the magic of Christmas on Bebelplatz with gourmet gastronomy and a daily cultural programme.
- Opening Hours:
Sunday to Thursday: 12 - 10pm,
Friday and Saturday: 12 - 11pm
(Exceptions: 24 December: 12 - 6pm / 31 December: 12pm - 12am) - Entry: € 2 / free entry for children under 12 / Monday to Friday from 11am - 2pm
(Exceptions: 24 to 26 December and 31 December)
(Entrance fee not included in the sightseeing ticket)
At stopping point 7
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Berliner Glühwald at Uber-Platz
The Christmas market at Uber-Platz is open from 9 November to 22 December 2024.
- Opening Hours:
Wednesday to Sunday: 4 to 10pm - Free Entry
At stopping point 11
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Heissa Holzmarkt Berlin
The ‘Heissa Holzmarkt’ Christmas market is open from 16 November to 22 December 2024. The city's cosiest and quirkiest winter universe impresses with a programme for young and old, culinary specialities and a retro carousel from 1961.
- Opening Hours:
Wednesday to Friday: 4 - 10pm,
Saturday and Sunday: 2 - 10pm - Entry: free entry Wednesday and Thursday / for children up to 12 years and seniors
Friday to Sunday € 2 cultural contribution from 3pm (free before 3pm)
At stopping point 12
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Winter market at Schlossplatz (at Humboldt Forum)
- Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday: 11am - 10pm
- Free Entry
At stopping point 15
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LGBTQIA Winterdays und Christmas Avenue
Berlin's queerest Christmas market is located on Nollendorfplatz and is open from 8 November to 23 December 2024. Here you can enjoy a variety of culinary specialities, mulled wine and entertainment from the LGBTQIA community.
- Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 4 - 10pm,
Friday to Sunday: 3 - 10pm
(closed on 17 November and 24 December) - Free Entry
At stopping point 3
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Christmas market at Rotes Rathaus
- Opening Hours: Monday to Friday: 12 - 10pm, Saturday and Sunday: 11 am - 10pm (Exceptions: 24 December closed / 25 and 26 December: 12 - 9pm / 30 December: 12 - 8pm)
- Free Entry
At stopping point 9
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Historic Christmas market at the RAW Compound
The historic Christmas market on the RAW site in Berlin-Friedrichshain delights visitors with its medieval flair, fireplaces, traditional crafts and hot mead.
- Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 3 - 10pm,
Saturday and Sunday: 12 - 10 pm - Free Entry
At stopping point 11
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Other Christmas markets - apart from our Best of Berlin route
In addition to the Christmas markets along our tour, we have also put together a list of other popular markets in Berlin that are not on our Best Berlin route. This will give you a comprehensive overview of the city's most festive places - perfect for your winter and Christmas planning in 2024.
Lucia christmas market at Kulturbrauerei
The Lucia Christmas Market in the Kulturbrauerei takes place from 25 November to 22 December 2024.
- Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 3 - 10pm, Saturday and Sunday: 1 - 10pm - Free Entry
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Spandau Christmas Market
- Opening Hours:
Sunday to Thursday: 11am - 8pm,
Friday and Saturday: 11am - 10pm - Free Entry
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Der Weinlobbyist - Christmas market
- Opening Hours:
Thursday to Monday: 5 - 10 pm
(closed 24 - 26 December) - Free Entry
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Wintertraum in Niederschöneweide
- Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 2 - 10 pm,
Friday and Saturday: 2 - 11 pm,
Sunday: 12 - 9pm
(closed on 24 December) - Free Entry
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Lichtenberger Winterzeit
- Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 2 - 9.30 pm,
Friday and Saturday: 2 - 11 pm,
Sunday: 12 - 9pm
(closed on 24 November and 24 December) - Free Entry
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Charlottenburg Christmas Market
- Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 13 - 22:00,
Friday to Sunday: 12 - 10 p.m., 25 and 26 December: 12 - 10 p.m. (closed on 24 December) - Free Entry
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All information on the Christmas markets, especially on opening times and admission prices, is subject to change!
Do you still have questions about the 2024 Christmas markets in Berlin? Take a look at our frequently asked questions & answers (FAQ):
Most Christmas markets in Berlin start at the end of November. Typically, you can visit the Christmas market until the end of December 2024 or the beginning of January 2025.
This is different for every Christmas market. Some Berlin Christmas markets start in the morning, while others only open in the late afternoon. Just take a look at our overview page for more detailed information on the Christmas markets in Berlin!
You can actually visit a nice Christmas market in quite a few districts. From Charlottenburg to Friedrichshain to Berlin Mitte, everything is there. However, you will find most Christmas markets in Mitte. Many Christmas markets are located directly on the route of our Best of Berlin Tour.
Normally, a visit to a Christmas market is free of charge, but there are exceptions.
If you're planning to visit a Christmas market, there are a few things you should definitely try. A good Christmas market visit definitely includes mulled wine. You can also look forward to baked apples, roasted almonds, candied apples and crêpes.
The Christmas market at the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, Potsdamer Platz and the winter market at Schlossplatz are open until the beginning of January. You can find more detailed information on our overview pages.
Light ride with BEX
Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere with our Christmas lights tour. Enjoy an enchanting bus tour through festively decorated Berlin, accompanied by a professional tour guide. Experience 2.5 hours of pre-Christmas magic.
The highlight of the tour: a visit to a Christmas market! Including a mulled wine voucher and delicious Christmas biscuits.
Light ride with BVB Touristik
Our 3-hour lights tour takes you through the festively illuminated heart of Berlin. The route takes you to important places such as the government district and Potsdamer Platz before extending into the historic city centre.
This year, we are once again making a traditional short stop at one of the Christmas markets in the centre of Berlin.