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WeihnachtsZauber am Gendarmenmarkt
Copyright: visitberlin, Foto: Pierre Adenis

Supporting programme at the Christmas Magic at Gendarmenmarkt

Every day, performances by renowned national and international artists take place on the stage of the Berlin State Opera. Numerous musicians, fire acrobats, DJs, acrobats and dancers show off their skills and delight with a sophisticated programme. As every year, the Christmas market continues into New Year's Eve and ends with a grand firework display, which is a fitting end to the year for visitors.

What can you expect at the Christmas Magic at Gendarmenmarkt?

Auch in diesem Jahr wieder ein besonders beliebter Weihnachtmarkt: WeihnachtsZauber am Gendarmenmarkt findet vom 27.11. – 31.12.2023 auf dem Bebelplatz statt. Die Berliner Staatsoper dient als beeindruckende Kulisse für den Berliner WeihnachtsZauber. Neben der traditionellen Spitzengastronomie gibt es zahlreiche Hütten mit traditioneller Handwerkskunst und beheizbare Zelte. Wer in der Winterzeit in Berlin verweilt, der sollte sich den WeihnachtsZauber am Gendarmenmarkt auf gar keinen Fall entgehen lassen.

At stopping point 7

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Weihnachtsmarkt am Gendarmenmarkt
Bildquelle: City Circle / Gundi Abramski

All information on the Christmas markets, especially on opening times and admission prices, is subject to change!

Do you still have questions about the Christmas magic at Gendarmenmarkt? Take a look at our FAQs:

The following highlights await you at the Christmas Magic at Gendarmenmarkt:

  • Exquisite gourmet gastronomy in numerous heated and festively decorated tents
  • Daily supporting programme with renowned international artists
  • Exceptional arts and crafts in the heated arts and crafts tent
  • Closing with a big New Year's Eve party and sensational fireworks display.
  • Historic buildings that shine in the splendour of 1,000 fairy lights

The following opening hours apply to the Christmas market at Gendarmenmarkt: 

  • Sunday to Thursday from 12:00 to 22:00
  • Friday and Saturday from 12:00 to 23:00

If you want to reach the Christmas market at Gendarmenmarkt by public transport, simply take the U6 underground line and get off at the "Unter den Linden" stop. Alternatively, you can also take the U5 underground line and get off at the "Museumsinsel" stop. Both stations are in the immediate vicinity of Bebelplatz.

Yes! You can visit the Christmas market on Christmas Eve from 12:00 to 18:00. On New Year's Eve it is open from 12:00 to 1:00.

No, unfortunately that's not possible. With the exception of guide dogs, dogs are not permitted at this Christmas market. 

The Christmas market at Gendarmenmarkt is in the immediate vicinity of stop 7 on our Best of Berlin Tour.