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Christmas Market Tips for 14 - 16 November

Bonfires, Punch & Skating Fun

Weihnachtsmarkt RAW Gelände
© visitberlin, Foto: Chris Martin Scholl

As winter days grow darker and colder, these Christmas markets bring a festive glow to the season. Some especially charming and rustic markets are opening next weekend, offering cozy punch and hearty food by open fires, mesmerizing fire shows, artistic light installations, and opportunities to glide over sparkling ice for skating or curling.

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Starting 13 November the historic Christmas market turns the RAW site festive

Weihnachtsmarkt RAW Gelände
© visitberlin, Foto: Chris Martin Scholl

Rustic fire pits and fantastic light and art installations make the historic Christmas market at the RAW site an enchanting experience for the whole family. Enjoy food, drinks, and fire shows in a festive setting inspired by medieval traditions.

When: 13 November to 22 December 2025
Where: Revaler Straße 99, Friedrichshain

Historic Christmas Market

Go skating at Winterwelt Grünau from November 14

Couple ice skating
Ice skating in winter © Getty Images, Foto: Emir Memedovski

Experience ice skating, tobogganing, and bread roasting over an open campfire at Grünau's Winterwelt. This winter destination by the beach also offers savory and sweet treats, along with a large indoor play area for little ones to play and warm up nearby. And here you can find 11 more cool ice rinks in Berlin.

When: from 14 November 2025 to January 5 2026
Where: Sportpromenade 5, Grünau

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Warm up in the Glühwals at Uber Platz from 14 November

Glühwein from the clay cup
© GettyImages, Bild: Fabian Krause / EyeEm

The scent of fir trees and the enjoyment of mulled wine: directly opposite the East Side Gallery, a small pine forest with covered mulled wine huts and fire counters awaits you on Uber Platz. Here you can get into the Christmas spirit after sightseeing.

When: 14 November 2025 - 4 January 2026
Where: Uber Platz, Friedrichshain

Glow forest

From 14 November it glitters at the Heissa Holzmarkt

Heissa Holzmarkt
© Enrico Verworner

From November, warm up at Holzmarkt with cozy fire pits and a hot cup of mulled wine. Each Advent season, this Creative Village by the Spree transforms into a magical Christmas world, with small market stalls full of glittering trinkets, unique gifts. Perfect for getting into the winter and holiday spirit with family and friends. New this year, the "Warme Winterkater" invites everyone to dance into winter from Thursday to Saturday.

When: 14 November to 21 December (from Wednesday to Sunday)
Where: Holzmarktstraße 25, Friedrichshain

Heissa Holzmarkt
 

Josefine Köhn-Haskins

Josefine

is originally from Munich and started out her career at one of Germanys largest daily news papers. Before finding her home in Berlin, she also reported as a correspondent and trend scout from the US. Today she is cruising Berlin's neighbourhoods, always on the lookout for good stories - with a focus on culture, music and ideas for the future of an innovative Berlin.