Berlin, City of Christmas Markets

In Berlin, Christmas fans are simply spoilt for choice. The German capital is home to the most diverse Christmas markets in Europe. Sustainable, trendy or nostalgic -  the 70 Christmas markets open this year on 21 November.

Brandenburger Tor during Christmas ©visitBerlin (Photo: Dagmar Schwelle)

No matter to which of the 12 Berlin's districts are you heading - to Kreuzberg, Mitte or Charlottenburg - you will find art and crafts, vegan delicacies, mulled wine, great food you can share with family and friends, long-standing festive traditions and ice skating...whatever you like best about Advent.

Alexanderplatz Weihnachtsmarkt ©visitBerlin (Photo: Wolfgang Scholvien)

The romantically themed Christmas market at Charlottenburg Palace will be held for the last time in 2022. Luckily there are some brand new Christmas markets, such as the All-inclusive Christmas Market at the Spree at Berlin's Osthafen in Friedrichhain. Here, all drinks and food in the outdoor area of the Spreespeicher are included in the ticket price. One of the most beautiful and luxurious Christmas markets is the WeihnachtsZauber at Gendarmenmarkt. Owing to a construction project, it has moved to Bebelplatz this year. In the heated tents, you can enjoy arts and crafts and culinary specialities - all against an imposing backdrop of the State Opera House.

Weihnachten an der Spree ©FARO Gruppe

With all sorts of vegan natural cosmetics, clothing and delicacies, is the Vegan Christmas Market at Fehrbelliner Platz one of sustainably runned Christmas markets. At the Wilmersdorf Christmas Village, everything revolves around an environmentally conscious lifestyle.

For special gifts, there are many hip and trendy Christmas markets focused on fashion  design fashion and jewellery. An unconventional feature here is the Weihnachtsrodeo Designweihnachtsmarkt in Berlin's Kühlhaus with over 150 creative manufacturers. At the Maybachufer in Neukoelln, there is also many jewels to explore at the Neukoelln Xmas Flow.

Weihnachten im Tierpark ©visitBerlin (Photo: Dagmar Schwelle)

Christmas time is not complete without twinkling lights. Sparkling light installations will once again transform the Tierpark into an idyllic fairyland from November 18. The Christmas Garden Berlin is pure magic: From November 16 until 15 January, visitors can explore the Botanical Garden in its illuminated glory.