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Spotlight On: The Berlin Christmas Markets

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The renowned German Christmas Markets are becoming increasingly popular year after year and many international visitors are making their way to the capital, Berlin, to match the Christmas experience with a unique chance to sightsee around one of Europe’s most interesting capital cities historically. So if you see yourself munching on gingerbread whilst sipping on your glühwein, here are the best of the Berlin Christmas markets…

The Best Christmas markets in Berlin

Gendarmenmarkt Berlin

Gendarmenmarkt

Arguably the best Christmas market in Berlin, visitors to Gendarmenmarkt can expect plenty of arts & crafts, German eats and sweet treats. There are also onstage performances and this is undoubtedly a local Berliner’s fave out of all the markets in the city.

Getting there: Underground Station “Stadtmitte”

Open dates: November 24 – December 31

Admission: 1 Euro

Potsdamer Platz

Filled with tourists due to the added attraction of “winter world” (curling, ice skating & tubing), the Christmas market at Potsdamer Platz is indisputably built to cater to tourists, but is a lot of fun all the same.

Getting there: Underground station Potsdamer Platz or by bus 200, M41, M48, M85

Open dates: November 24 – December 26

Admission: FREE

Rotes Rathaus

A cosy and fun Christmas market with a petting zoo for the kids. There is also a ferris wheel and ice skating rink available right in front of Berlin’s City Hall. 

Getting there: Underground station Alexanderplatz or Busses TXL, 100, 200

Open dates: November 24 – December 28

Admission: FREE

Opernpalais

Lots of arts and crafts and plenty of roasted nuts covered in sugary goodness. This market is a lot of fun!

Getting there: Under one kilometre from Alexanderplatz station or Hackescher Markt Station

Open dates: November 24 – December 26

Admission: FREE

 

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Alexanderplatz

One word: For-the-tourists (okay, that’s three!). Don’t expect a Berliner to take you here and don’t expect to find a Berliner – even a stray one – in the mix. Alexanderplatz is not reminiscent of a typical German Christmas market as it is far too touristy and with minimal atmosphere on offer. If you’re already in the area, why not. Otherwise steer clear…

Getting there: Alexanderplatz Station

Open dates: November 24 – January 6

Admission: FREE

Alexa

Less a Christmas market and more a fun fair, Alexa offers great fun for kids and plenty of rides for the big kids.

Getting there: Alexanderplatz Station

Open dates: November 24 – December 24

Admission: FREE

Charlottenburg Palace

A typical Christmas market with loads of goodies on offer. This market is particularly special as it is placed in front of Charlottenburg Palace, which will be illuminated in the evenings.

Getting there: Sophie-Charlotte-Platz Station (U2)

Open dates: November 24 – December 28 (closed Dec 24)

Admission: 3 Euros

 

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  1. I agree– the Gendarmenmarkt was the best market I visited in Berlin, by far. I visited Berlin in 2011 with all my siblings and none of us left the market empty-handed, there were so many interesting an unusual things. Also the fact that it takes place in heated tents helps too!
    We also visited the market in Dresden which was fun but our best (accidental) find was following the sound of trumpet music down to the Elbe river and finding a medieval Christmas market there–lots of metal and leather workers demonstrating their craft. We bought the giant roasted turkey legs & had a great time wandering around that night!

  4. Thanks for the suggestions! I’m heading to Berlin this week and I’m definitely going to check out some of those markets. You can never go to too many Christmas markets, especially in Europe!

  6. Aww…this makes me wish I was in Berlin right now! I am currently living in a largish town in South Korea and there is absolutely no Chirstmas decorating going on. Definitely missing the twinkling lights, the scent of pine trees and the overall feeling of holiday festivity in the air.

  16. Oh wow. These are gorgeous! I went to my first “Christmas market” here in Alaska and I have to say, these look infinitely better (& warmer hopefully).

    Hope I can make it over to Berlin one day to take part in these.

  20. If you live or are in Berlin for more than a fleeting weekend, the Leipziger Weihnachtsmarkt is fabulous, and sprawling. A little off the tourist trail and we’ve found some great artists there over the last couple of years.

  21. Hey! I love your posts on Berlin! I went to Berlin recently and had a pretty horrific time for various reasons but am hoping this won’t put me of going again! Have you got any suggestions for where the best place to stay in Berlin is? Thanks! x

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  25. I was in Berlin for the Christmas markets something like…mmm…5 years ago, and I haven’t published the pics since I didn’t do many photo posts at that time. You make me want to post them! 😀

  26. Oh my gosh, this is making me so nostalgic for European Christmas markets! They’re all so beautiful, although I must admit those in Germany do have something very special and unique. Wish I was there to celebrate this year!

  27. Berlin is a fantastic city! I’ve been thinking about visiting it for quite a while now, but with this city-tour guide, my decision becomes more and more obvious. Thank you! 🙂

  29. I think that so many travel bloggers are talking about Berlin this week. I understand it! The Christmas Markets are so beautiful. It’s winter now…
    Thanks for sharing them with us!

    Kozue from Tokyo

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