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The Christmas markets on the Best of Berlin Tour

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

Auf dem Weihnachtsmarkt an der Spree mit Weihnachtsbeleuchtung, geschmückter Weihnachtsbaum und Blick auf die Spree und Oberbaumbrücke
Source: City Circle / Gundi Abramski
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)

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Christmas Market at Friedrichstraße Station

Stände auf dem Weihnachtsmarkt am Bahnhof Friedrichstraße
Source: City Circle / Gundi Abramski
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

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Christmas Market at the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church

City Circle Bus vor dem Weihnachtsmarkt an der Gedächtniskirche
Source: City Circle / Gundi Abramski

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

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Christmas market at Alexanderplatz

Auf dem Weihnachtsmarkt am Alexanderplatz mit Weihnachtspyramide und Fernsehturm
Source: City Circle / Gundi Abramski
The Christmas market at Alexanderplatz is open from 25 November - 26 December 2024 and impresses with the largest Ore Mountains pyramid in Europe, an ice rink and Santa's party house.

  • Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday: 11am - 10pm
  • Free Entry

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Winter World and Christmas market at Potsdamer Platz

Weihnachtsmarkt am Potsdamer Platz
Source: City Circle / Gundi Abramski
The Christmas market at Potsdamer Platz is open from 1 November 2024 to 1 January 2025. The absolute highlight is the largest toboggan run in Europe.

  • 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)

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WeihnachtsZauber at Gendarmenmarkt

Weihnachtsmarkt am Gendarmenmarkt
Source: City Circle / Gundi Abramski

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)

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Berliner Glühwald at Uber-Platz  

Weihnachtsmarkt Berliner Glühwald mit Ständen und Bäumen, im Hintergrund die Uber Arena
Source: City Circle / Gundi Abramski

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

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Heissa Holzmarkt Berlin

Stände auf dem Heissa Holzmarkt mit Menschen im Hintergrund
Source: City Circle / Gundi Abramski

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)

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Winter market at Schlossplatz (at Humboldt Forum)

Wintermarkt am Humboldt Forum
Source: City Circle / Gundi Abramski
The winter market at the Humboldt Forum is open from 25 November 2024 to 1 January 2025. In Berlin Mitte, the facades and elaborately produced animations light up, just like at the Festival of Lights.

  • Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday: 11am - 10pm
  • Free Entry

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LGBTQIA Winterdays und Christmas Avenue

LGBTQIA Winterdays und Christmas Avenue mit bunten Lichtern und Weihnachtsständen
Source: City Circle / Gundi Abramski

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

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Christmas market at Rotes Rathaus

Weihnachtsmarkt am Roten Rathaus bei Tag
Source: City Circle / Gundi Abramski
The Christmas market at 'Rotes Rathaus' is open from 25 November to 30 December 2024. The highlights are the 50-metre-high Ferris wheel - the symbol of Munich's Oktoberfest, the only round ice rink and the medieval market around the St. Mary's Church.

  • 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

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Historic Christmas market at the RAW Compound

Weihnachtsmarkt RAW Gelände
Source: City Circle / Gundi Abramski

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

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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

Santa Lucia Weihnachtsmarkt Kultur Brauerei
Bildquelle: City Circle

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

Weihnachtsmarkt Spandau Altstadt
Source: City Circle / Gundi Abramski
The Spandau Christmas market in the historic old town delights visitors with its festive atmosphere, an impressive Christmas pyramid, culinary specialities and live performances - a highlight for the whole family in the run-up to Christmas.
 
  • Opening Hours:
    Sunday to Thursday: 11am - 8pm,
    Friday and Saturday: 11am - 10pm
  • Free Entry

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Der Weinlobbyist - Christmas market

Weinlobbyist Weihnachtsmarkt
Bildquelle: ©Tim Schemmink
The Weinlobbyist Christmas market in Berlin-Schöneberg, probably the smallest Christmas market in the city, delights visitors with exquisite mulled wines, fine food and a particularly cosy atmosphere.
 
  • Opening Hours:
    Thursday to Monday: 5 - 10 pm
    (closed 24 - 26 December)
  • Free Entry

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Wintertraum in Niederschöneweide

Wintertraum in Niederschöneweide
Source: City Circle / Gundi Abramski
The Wintertraum in Niederschöneweide offers spectacular rides such as the 85 metre high Free Fall Tower, a rollercoaster & a Ferris wheel - an experience for the whole family.
 
  • 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

Lichtenberger Winterzeit Weihnachtsmarkt
Source: City Circle / Gundi Abramski
The Lichtenberger Winterzeit on Landsberger Allee boasts a large Ferris wheel, traditional treats and a family day with particularly favourable prices for children.
 
  • 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

Schloss Charlottenburg Weihnachtsmarkt
Source: City Circle / Gundi Abramski
Experience the Christmas market at Charlottenburg Palace in Berlin: over 250 stalls, impressive light installations and a festive backdrop turn it into a winter wonderland in 2024.

  • 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.