Are you looking for the best Berlin Christmas markets in 2025? Then you’ve come to the right place, as I have put together the most festive Christmas markets in Germany’s capital for you.
Take a look at all of them yourself and decide which one deserves the title of the most beautiful Christmas market in Berlin in 2025.
The best Christmas markets in Berlin
1. Christmas Market Alexanderplatz
Address: Alexanderplatz, 10178 Berlin, Germany
Dates 2025: November 24 to December 26, daily 11am – 10pm
At the Christmas market on Alexanderplatz, you can really get in the mood for Christmas. In addition to all the regular stalls, which are beautifully illuminated and where you can buy handicrafts and treats, there are some special highlights.
In the centre is the traditional giant pyramid, actually a snack bar and Christmas viewpoint in one. At the weekend, things get even more festive when tower brass bands perform beneath the pyramid’s figurines.
Premier Inn Berlin Alexanderplatz
Located 0.2 mi from the Christmas Market
8.2 (1737 reviews)
There are antique carousels for children, an ice-skating rink and a roller-skating rink. There are courses for beginners and a roller disco for the “big kids”.
Afterwards, continue the party at the Nikolaus Partyhaus – the bar/ restaurant is open late into the night with various DJs playing.
2. Berlin Christmas Time at the Red Town Hall
Address: Neptunbrunnen between Red Town Hall & Marienkirche, 10178 Berlin, Germany
Dates 2025: November 24 to December 30, Mon. – Fri. 12-10pm, Sat. & Sun. 11am – 10pm
Where is the most beautiful Christmas market in Berlin? Many visitors and Berliners agree: it’s the Berlin Christmas Time at the Red Town Hall.
Here, you’ll truly get into the Christmas spirit against a beautifully old-fashioned backdrop, making it one of the best Berlin Christmas markets for the whole family.
There’s a huge pyramid from the Ore Mountains, numerous historic rides, and the famous Ferris wheel that usually graces Oktoberfest. Additionally, you can ice skate at the Ice World at the Neptunbrunnen and warm up with mulled wine in between.
Top tip: Santa Claus visits three times a day!
Motel One Berlin-Alexanderplatz
Located 0.1 mi from the Christmas Market
8.7 (7320 reviews)
3. Christmas Market at Charlottenburg Palace
Address: Spandauer Damm 20, 14059 Berlin, Germany
Dates 2025: November 24 to December 28, Mon. – Thu. 1pm- 10pm, Fri. – Sun. 12 – 10pm
Few markets have a more romantic setting than the Charlottenburg Christmas Market. Charlottenburg Palace is adorned with lights and festive decorations. A special touch is the use of natural materials for the market’s setup, creating a nostalgic atmosphere.
With around 250 international exhibitors, you can purchase last-minute (or early) Christmas gifts and indulge in some refreshments. There are heated tents where you can enjoy a full Christmas meal. Two free carousels are ready for children to ride.
Schlosspark Hotel
Located 0.2 mi from the Christmas Market
8.3 (1543 reviews)
4. Christmas Market at Gendarmenmarkt (at the State Opera)
Address: Gendarmenmarkt, 10117 Berlin, Germany
Dates 2025: November 24 – December 31, Sun. – Thu. 12- 10pm, Fri. & Sat. 12 – 11pm
The Christmas Magic market is one of the most popular Christmas markets in Berlin, attracting numerous visitors to Gendarmenmarkt or Bebelplatz each year. It’s known for its beautiful location and the large Christmas tree at the centre of the market.
Visitors also love the traditional craftsmanship on display. Not only can you buy candles, toys, and carvings, but you can also watch artisans create their crafts.
This Berlin Christmas market has heated tents where you can warm up and indulge. Admission fees are donated to cultural and social institutions in Berlin, as is tradition. That’s even more reason to feel the holiday spirit.
Arcotel John F Berlin
Located 0.2 mi from the Christmas Market
8.3 (6002 reviews)
5. Spandau Christmas Market in the Old Town
Address: Marktstraße 10, 13597 Berlin, Germany
Dates 2025: November 24 to December 23, Sun. – Thu. 11am – 8pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am – 10pm
The Spandau Christmas Market in the Old Town stands out with its international vendors. After all, Christmas is celebrated all over the world, and that diversity is reflected in the selection of merchants.
Here, you can buy gifts from various countries and sample different Christmas cuisines.
Hotel Lindenufer
Located 0.1 mi from the Christmas Market
8.4 (1730 reviews)
The setting is charming, with a medieval and arts and crafts market in the Old Town’s narrow streets. An absolute highlight for visitors young and old is the nativity scene with live animals.
6. Light Magic at Spandau Citadel
Address: Am Juliusturm 64, 13599 Berlin, Germany
Dates 2025: TBC
Spandau has another wonderful Christmas market, the Light Magic at Spandau Citadel. Originally a temporary location for the market in the Old Town, it has now become an essential part of Berlin’s Christmas market scene.
The market is traditional and cosy. Adults can enjoy Feuerzangenbowle (mulled wine with a flaming sugarloaf) and admire the giant Christmas pyramid, while children can enjoy historic rides and a carbon-neutral ice rink.
A colourful program with jugglers, fire eaters and great shopping adds to the excitement.
Top tip: The Christmas market grants you free admission to the museums in the Spandau Citadel.
centrovital Hotel Berlin
Located 0.5 mi from the Christmas Market
8.4 (2154 reviews)
7. Alt-Rixdorf Christmas Market
Address: Richardpl. 28, 12055 Berlin, Germany
Dates 2025: December 5 to 7, Fri. 5pm – 9pm, Sat. 2pm – 9pm, Sun. 2pm – 8pm
The Alt Rixdorfer Christmas Market in Neukölln, open for just one weekend in December, focuses not on consumption, but on being together with others.
It describes itself with attributes like social and alternative. The focus is not on consumption, but on being together with others.
Hotel Bohemia
Located 0.6 mi from the Christmas Market
8.2 (1174 reviews)
I especially like the Christmas stories, which are told by Santa Claus. In addition, the Three Saints come riding on camels, while small guests can ride ponies!
You’ll also find plenty of live music, gospel songs and international delicacies. Christmas gifts and decorations are available too and most vendors donate the proceeds to charities.
8. Berliner Winterzauber
Address: Landsberger Allee 300, 13055 Berlin, Germany
Dates 2025: November 1 to December 28, Mon.-Thu. 2pm – 9.30pm, Fri.-Sat. 2pm – 11pm, Sun. noon – 9pm. Closed December 23 & 24.
The Berliner Winterzauber (Berlin’s winter magic) beats Hamburg’s DOM when it comes to being the first carnival in the run-up to Christmas.
The Christmas carnival on Landsberger Allee in Lichtenberg opens its doors on the 1st of November. In addition to the festive atmosphere, exciting rides take centre stage here.
Apart Hotel Ferdinand Berlin
Located 0.7 mi from the Christmas Market
8.1 (1508 reviews)
The Winterzauber is the successor to the Wintertraum at Alexa, the oldest Christmas market with rides in former East Berlin. Berlin locals are excited to have a worthy successor now.
9. Winter World and Christmas Market at Potsdamer Platz
Address: Potsdamer Platz, 10785 Berlin, Germany
Dates 2025: Winter World: October 31 to December 31. Christmas Market: November 24 to December 26, daily 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
If you’re looking for a Christmas market after Christmas, then the Winter World and Christmas Market at Potsdamer Platz is the one for you. Here Christmas is celebrated until January!
Of course, you will find everything that belongs to a Berlin Christmas market: mulled wine, magic lights and a fantastic view of the Brandenburg Gate. In addition, the popular Winter World, with its 12-meter high toboggan run.
Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz
Located 0.3 mi from the Christmas Market
8.4 (9345 reviews)
This is lit up with disco lights and DJs provide atmosphere at the weekends. There’s also curling and ice skating – so you can work up an appetite before you indulge in winter foods.
10. Christmas Market at the Gedächtniskirche
Address: Kurfürstendamm 237, 10789 Berlin, Germany
Dates 2025: November 24 – January 4, 2026
Even though the winter sky over Berlin may be grey, the Christmas market at the Gedächtniskirche shines beautifully. A 400-meter-long carpet of light, reminiscent of a starry sky, hangs above the hustle and bustle, and there are 50 islands of light with Christmas balls.
In addition, you will find numerous international stalls where you can buy gifts or Christmas decorations. Children can do their rounds on the carousels, while parents warm up with a Feuerzangenbowle.
Want to do some extra good while drinking? Order a mulled wine. In keeping with tradition, part of the proceeds from the mulled wine sale will be donated to the “Wärmebus” of the Berlin Red Cross.
25hours hotel Bikini Berlin
Located 0.1 mi from the Christmas Market
8.7 (3113 reviews)
11. Historical Christmas Market on the RAW grounds
Address: Revaler Straße 99, 10245 Berlin Germany
Dates 2025: November 13 to December 22
The Historic Christmas Market on the RAW grounds opens its doors in mid-November. One of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Berlin it offers a great program, especially for children.
There’s a Ferris wheel, a wooden carousel, a troll forest and plenty of medieval flair. Younger guests can even practice archery and crossbow shooting.
Stroll through the historic location and be enthralled by jugglers and acrobats. There are also great handicrafts to buy and you can watch the craftsmen at work in the forges and potteries. Medieval delicacies, such as hot mead, will provide refreshments.
Michelberger Hotel
Located 0.3 mi from the Christmas Market
8.4 (2457 reviews)
12. Christmas Avenue & LGBTQIA Winterdays
Address: Nollendorfplatz, 10787 Berlin, Germany
Dates 2025: TBC
Christmas Avenue includes LGBTQIA Winterdays and the Christmas Market at Nollendorfplatz. Christmas Avenue is considered the biggest Christmas market of the LGBTQIA+ scene.
Conveniently, it is held under the roof of the Berlin elevated railroad, so the Christmas atmosphere rises here even in snow and rain.
Hotel Sachsenhof
Located 0.1 mi from the Christmas Market
8.5 (5613 reviews)
Christmas Avenue aims to provide an environment of tolerance and diversity, which is why in the first 10 days the focus is on political issues. This includes a colourful stage program and lots of music.
Youll also find plenty of fun at drag bingo, delicious food, and drinks in the party hut.
13. Family Wonderland
Address: Klosterstraße 38, 13581 Berlin, Germany
Dates 2025: TBC
Family Wonderland is more of an amusement park than a classic Christmas market in Berlin, but that doesn’t detract from the fun. On the contrary, you’ll find pre-Christmas entertainment here, especially if you’re not a fan of the regular Christmas market hustle and bustle.
Hotel Herbst Berlin
Located 0.3 mi from the Christmas Market
8.2 (1252 reviews)
Across from the Spandauer Arcaden, there’s something for the whole family to see and do at Family Wonderland. Very young visitors can watch a classic mouse circus and fish for ducks. Older guests can enjoy a spooky Christmas in the “Haunted Castle” or thrilling fun on the world’s largest transportable dark roller coaster, the “Hell’s Lightning”.
Afterwards, the whole family can fortify themselves with Christmas treats and enjoy the view over the city from the Ferris wheel.
14. Winter Magic at the Strandbad Wendenschloss
Address: Möllhausenufer 30, 12557 Berlin, Germany
Dates 2025: TBC
Where are the Christmas markets in Berlin? All over the city and also on the shore of Strandbad Wendenschloss.
There are warm treats to drink and eat at Winter Magic – various types of mulled wine and roasted almonds are an integral part of the program. In addition, you can make stick bread at the campfire while listening to Christmas stories.
There will also be Christmas karaoke and a live choir on some weekends. For even more fun, there’s curling, winter games and rafting. If you prefer to stay on dry land, you can enjoy the view of the water from the fire.
Berlin Christmas market FAQs
There are over 100 Christmas markets in Berlin. No matter where you go in Berlin, you’ll find one near you.
In 2025 most Berlin Christmas markets start on the 24th of November, the day after Totensonntag. There are exceptions though, like the Winter World, which already opens on the 30th of October.
Most of the Berlin Christmas markets open their doors at the end of November and continue to delight visitors until Christmas. Some even stay open into the new year if you haven’t had your fill of mulled wine.
Most Christmas markets are closed on Totensonntag, a public holiday in Germany that falls on Sunday the 23th of November this year. Check the individual opening hours as some have reduced hours on the holidays or on weekdays.
The majority of Berlin Christmas markets are free. However, some charge for special attractions and of course, you will want to have some cash for mulled wine, snacks, and souvenirs. Last year a cup of mulled wine cost an average of 4,50 € so chances are it will be slightly more this year. Keep some change on you, as most stalls charge a deposit for their cups.
Since there are so many Christmas markets all over Berlin, it really doesn’t matter where you stay – chances are, a Christmas market will be close by. Rather, find a location that is easily accessible by public transport and that fits within your price range. If you want to save, try to book your hotel in Berlin further in advance, as prices can go up over the holidays.
What else can you do in the city before or after your Christmas market visit? Here are some great sights and activities in Berlin and other festive destinations for December.
