On this first weekend of Advent, a whole host of pretty little Christmas markets officially herald the Christmas season. Look forward to arts and crafts, discover real neighbourhood culture at the cosy Christmas bazaars of the church communities. Dive into other cultures in Berlin, for example at the Swedish Christmas bazaar or Christianskirkens julemarked in Charlottenburg. And what would Christmas shopping in Berlin be without Holy Shit Shopping, the insider tip for very special gift ideas.
Beautiful markets for Christmas shopping
The best Christmas gifts are the ones that come from the heart. Get inspired at these small Advent markets. Here you can Give others a treat while shopping for Christmas - and get a taste of Berlin's neighbourhood flair at the same time.
Advent market at Charlottenburg Town Hall
The Advent market in the entrance hall of the over 100-year-old Charlottenburg Town Hall is an absolute insider tip for special gift ideas. Here, integration workshops sell their crafts. From wooden toys and ceramics, fabric and felt work to soaps and candles and homemade jam and biscuits, you will find lots of beautiful and lovingly made things here. You can also talk to non-profit organisations over coffee and waffles and find out about exciting social projects.
Date: 27. November 2024
Opening times: 11 am - 2 pm
Advent market at Charlottenburg Town Hall
Advent bazaar at the Kaspar Hauser Foundation
The Kaspar Hauser Foundation Pankow is once again inviting you to its Advent bazaar. In the foundation's garden, right next to the historic Schönhausen Palace, original gift ideas will be sold and participatory activities will be offered in the rooms.
Date: 30 November 2024
Opening times: 12 to 6 p.m.
Advent bazaar at the Kaspar Hauser Foundation
Refugio Christmas market
Community takes centre stage at this colourful and diverse Christmas market organised by Refugio. In the festively decorated hall, you will not only find great gift ideas, but you can also decorate yourself with henna art or have your hair braided. There will also be live music and, of course, lots of Christmas treats to enjoy.
Date: 30 November. November
Opening hours: 12 - 8 pm
Weddingmarkt becomes Christmas market
In December, it gets festive on the market square in front of the historic Schinkel Church (Alte Nazarethkirche) in Wedding. The traditional weekly market dresses up in festive colours and the stalls offer beautiful and handmade items. There is also a festive and family-friendly supporting programme, campfire with stick bread and international street food.
Tip: While you're on your trip to Wedding, check out the Winterfest im Silent Green (30 November & 1 December). November & 1 December). In addition to art, culture and concerts, many Berlin designers will also be presenting their gift ideas.
Dates: on all four Sundays in Advent, 1, 8, 15, 22 December
Opening times: 11 am - 7 pm
Holy Shit Shopping at Cank Neukölln
Another great alternative to the traditional 08-15 Christmas markets is Holy Shit Shopping, which is worth a visit if only for its exciting new location on Neukölln's Karl-Marx-Straße. This time, this unconventional Christmas market is moving to the new urban creative department stores' Cank in Neukölln. Look forward to lots of creative design and gift ideas.
Date: 30 November and 1 December. December
Opening times: 12 to 7 pm
More arts and crafts on the 1st weekend of Advent. Advent weekend:
- 30 November & 1 December: Weihnachtsmarkt im St.-Michaels-Heim
- 1 December: Nowkoelln Xmas Flow
- 1. December: Artisanal Advent in Charlottenburg
- 1. December: Artisan Christmas market on Mexikoplatz
- 30. November and 1 December: With potato pancakes and exclusive handcrafted gift ideas from the Berlin art scene, Studio Herrlich at Mainzer Straße 23 in Neukölln would like to offer a Christmas market on the 1st weekend of Advent from 12 noon to 12 pm.
- 29 and 30 November: At the X-Mas Edition of the F*ck the Internet Design Market, you can expect a curated selection of design items and gifts made by artists. Warm up with mulled wine, DJ sets and, of course, the extra cosy vibes of this queer Berlin indoor Christmas market at Glogauer Straße 16, Kreuzberg. (Friday from 4 - 10 pm, Saturday from 2 - 10 pm
Berlin Christmas markets with neighbourhood flair
And even more neighbourhood flair - from Britz to Marzahn, from Alt-Buckow to Zehlendorf: you'll find smaller and larger Christmas markets in all twelve Berlin districts. We have picked out a few very special ones for you for this first Advent weekend. Please note: Some of the smaller Christmas markets only take place on a single day!
Advent market in Natur-Park Südgelände
Don't forget to bring your own candle. This small, contemplative Christmas market enchants visitors on the first two weekends of Advent with fairy-tale light installations on the park grounds. The candle labyrinth, co-designed by visitors, is one of them.
When: On the first two Advent weekends (30 November & 1, 7 and 8 December 2024). December 2024)
Where: Rear exit of Priesterweg S-Bahn station, Schöneberg
Nordic fairytale Christmas at Schloss Britz
A very special Christmas spectacle awaits you on the grounds of the Britz Castle estate. Warm up with mead, mulled wine and punch by the fire bowls. There are also fairy tale hours, medieval flair, music and fire shows for young and old.
A bad weather tip for families is the Indoor Christmas market at Club Goerzwerk with pony rides and fireworks.
When: Date: On all Advent weekends in 2024 (29 November to 1 December 2024, 6 to 8, 13 to 15 and 20 to 22 December 2024)
Where: Alt-Britz 73, Britz
Christmas market at Späth'sche Baumschule
On the extensive grounds of Späth'sche Baumschule, an atmospheric market invites you to enjoy wonderful Christmas moments every weekend in Advent. Over 100 stalls offer handmade, beautiful and delicious things. Let yourself be inspired and plan a little time. In addition to the glittering lights, you can also look forward to many participatory activities, storytelling sessions and music. Incidentally, the admission price will be deducted from the purchase of your Christmas tree.
When: On all Advent weekends in 2024 (29 November to 1 December 2024, 6 to 8, 13 to 15 and 20 to 22 December 2024)
Where: Späthstraße 80, Treptow
Adventsmarkt auf der Domäne Dahlem
Escape the Christmas hustle and bustle in the city and experience a rural Advent market like in the old days at Domäne Dahlem. Cosy tractor or carriage rides, warming fire baskets, Christmas brass band music and hands-on activities for children make this Advent market the perfect destination for families.
When: On all Advent weekends in 2024 (30 November - 1 December, 7 - 8 December, 14 - 15 December and 21 - 22 December)
Where: Königin-Luise Straße 49, Dahlem
More Christmas markets for 1. Advent in Berlin's neighbourhoods
- 29 November to 1. December: Adventsmarkt Alt-Marzahn
- 30 November & 1. December: Alt-Buckower Adventsmarkt
- 30. November & 1 December: Advent market in Hanff's Ruh
- 1. December: Adventsbasar der Kirchengemeinde Lübars
- 1. December: Lichtenrader Lichtermarkt
- 1. December: Adventsbasar rund um die Dorfkirche Rudow
- 1. December: Advents-Ökomarkt am Kollwitzplatz
- 1. December: Christmas market around the Grunewaldkirche
- 30. November: In the festive Christmas house in the Alte Schule Adlershof cultural centre a varied programme awaits you from 2 - 8 pm. There will be a colourful market in the front garden with festive Christmas lights and culinary treats. In the Bürgersaal, you can make your own presents or decorate Christmas biscuits in creative workshops organised by the Kiezklub. Later, there will be children's theatre, music and Christmas caroling.
Christmas from around the world
What would the cosmopolitan city of Berlin be if the whole world didn't celebrate its Christmas traditions here? This weekend, the Swedish and Danish congregations invite you to get in the mood for the Advent season. On the coming weekends, you can also celebrate Christmas in Italian, Japanese or Norwegian. We'll keep you up to date.
Swedish Christmas bazaar
Välkommen till Svenska kyrkan i Berlin: At the Christmas bazaar on the grounds of the Swedish Victoria parish in tranquil Wilmersdorf, you can expect glögg, cinnamon buns and traditional arts and crafts. The Swedish Queen of Lights Lucia will visit the Christmas market on both days at 4 pm.
Date: 29 November to 1 December
Opening times: Sunday to Thursday 11am - 8pm, Friday to Saturday 12 - 10 pm
Danish Advent Bazaar Berlin
You can find even more Nordic delicacies at the Danish Christmas market, the Christianskirkens julemarked in Charlottenburg. Try Smørrebrød, Æbleskiver (Danish mini doughnuts) or Julebryg, the Danish Christmas beer.
Dates: 30 November - 1 December
Opening times: Saturday: 12pm - 7pm, Sunday: 12pm - 6pm
Coca Cola Trucks at Südkreuz
A trip to the magical winter wonderland of marketing in the USA will also take place in Berlin again this year, when the Coca-Cola Christmas trucks will be glowing and glittering on the tracks at Südkreuz. A festive atmosphere is guaranteed. Please note: You need a ticket, which will be raffled off via the Coca Cola app.
Date: 29 November 2024
Opening time: 2:30 - 8 pm
More Christmas tips from around the world
- The African Food Festival invites you on 30 November and 1 December. December to the Winter Market at the Kühlhaus.
Tip for a trip: Lehnin winter music
A very special Christmas experience awaits you on this Advent Sunday on a trip to Lehnin. The Lehnin choir invites you to sing Advent carols in the historic Lehnin monastery church on 1 December from 4 pm after the Advent market. On the Sunday afternoon before Christmas Eve, you can listen to the Christmas Oratorio by Johann Sebastian Bach (cantatas 1, 3). At the end of the year, the Lehniner Wintermusiken will present works by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, Johann Sebastian Bach and other composers at the Fireworks for organ.
When: 1 December. December
Where: Klosterkirchplatz 20, 14797 Kloster Lehnin
