Christmas market at the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church

At more than 100 stalls, you’ll find Christmas gift ideas, arts and crafts, decorations and culinary specialities. The market combines classic Christmas traditions with the vibrant city life around Kurfürstendamm.

What’s on

A special feature of the Christmas market is the approximately 400-metre-long carpet of lights stretching across the market grounds. Large illuminated figures, festively decorated Christmas trees and Christmas pyramids create a festive atmosphere in front of the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. The elaborate lighting design transforms Breitscheidplatz into a festively illuminated meeting place in City West during the Advent season.

Amongst the market stalls, you’ll discover handmade artworks, accessories and Christmas decorations. The range extends from small gift items to traditional products for the Advent season.

The Christmas market also offers a diverse selection of culinary delights. The scent of Feuerzangenbowle accompanies you as you stroll past the stalls. Thuringian grilled sausages, freshly baked waffles and candied fruit are among the specialities on offer.

The large illuminated figures and the lit-up surroundings also provide plenty of opportunities for souvenir photos.

Why it’s worth a visit

The Christmas market at the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtnis-Kirche combines the pre-Christmas spirit with the special atmosphere of Berlin’s City West district. Amidst festively decorated stalls, you can hunt for presents, enjoy winter specialities or linger over a warm drink. With its blend of Christmas tradition, sparkling lights and central location, it is one of the Advent destinations that visitBerlin highlights for a visit to the capital.

One special feature is that it remains open beyond the Christmas holidays. This means the market also offers the chance to experience Berlin’s festive atmosphere at the turn of the year. For travellers visiting Berlin between Christmas and New Year in particular, this is an opportunity to experience a traditional Christmas market.

Another feature is the charity mulled wine sale, organised by AG City in collaboration with the Berlin Showmen’s Association. By buying a glass of mulled wine, you’ll be supporting the German Red Cross or the ‘Wärmebus’ (heating bus).

A visit can be combined with other attractions in the area. Visit the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, considered a landmark of West Berlin, or take a stroll along the festively lit Kurfürstendamm afterwards. The Bikini Berlin and Europa-Center shopping centres are also nearby and offer opportunities for a spot of shopping.

Practical information

Address: Breitscheidplatz 1, 10789 Berlin, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf.

Dates: 23 November 2026 to 3 January 2027.

Admission: Entry to the Christmas market is free.

Getting there by public transport:

• S-Bahn: S3, S5, S7 and S9 to Zoologischer Garten.
• Underground: U2 and U9 to Zoologischer Garten, and U1 to Kurfürstendamm.
• Bus: M45, M46, M49, X9, X10, X34, 100, 109, 110, 200, 204, 245 and 249 to Zoologischer Garten.

Parking: Parking spaces are available in the Europa-Center car park. We recommend using public transport to get there.

Tips for visitors: For a varied Advent outing, you can combine a visit to the Christmas market – featured as a destination by visitBerlin – with a tour of the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church or a stroll along the festively illuminated Kurfürstendamm. As the market remains open beyond the Christmas holidays, it is also well worth a visit after Christmas.

This text was generated with the aid of AI.