Christmas Garden Berlin
Christmas market in Berlin from 19 November 2025 to 11 January 2026
Enchanting illuminations and wandering in a sea of lights: The Christmas Garden Berlin transports you to a winter wonderland.
A luminous journey through the winter garden
During the cold season, the Botanic Garden Berlin becomes the stage for a very special experience: the Christmas Garden Berlin. Here, nature and technology come together in a magical setting - with over 30 light installations, audiovisual artworks and festively illuminated paths. A newly designed circular path invites you on a decelerating, poetic winter journey through the illuminated garden paradise.
The Christmas Garden is a walk through an imaginative sea of lights. Visitors stroll through fairytale worlds of light such as the "Moonlight Meadow" or the "Avenue of Poetry". The highlight of the tour is the spectacular sea of lights with choreographed music on 3,000 m² - a real first in the history of the event.
Magic for all the senses - and every taste
Whether it's a romantic selfie under the "Twinkling Firmament", a hands-on station "No pain, no gain" or a mulled wine break in the Christmas village in front of the Great Tropical House - there's something new to discover at every turn. For children, there is a Christmas puzzle rally, free handcarts and a nostalgic carousel. Another highlight: the "rainbow tree", which lights up colourfully to the music.
The Christmas Garden Berlin is particularly recommended for couples, families with children and anyone looking for a stylish and relaxing Advent outing. Anyone who loves a romantic winter atmosphere with high-quality light art will get their money's worth here.
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Christmas Garden at Botanischen Garten
The highlights of the Christmas Garden Berlin
- Over 30 new and well-known light installations on a 2 km circular route
- Immersive light show "Through the sea of lights" on 3,000 m²
- Interactive stations such as "No pain, no gain"
- Rainbow tree, winter blossom splendour and sparkling firmament
- Christmas village with catering, photo booths and children's carousel
Our tips for your visit to the Christmas Garden Berlin
Plan your visit: book your ticket conveniently online in advance and use the fast lane at your chosen admission time. Don't worry, you don't have to leave the garden after an hour. Enjoy the Christmas Garden Berlin until 10 pm. By the way: the Christmas Garden Berlin is busiest at weekends and before 6.30 pm.
The darker it is, the better the light installations come into their own. So don't come until late in the evening!
Whether young or old, the Christmas Garden Berlin is an absolute highlight for all visitors. Well-maintained paths also ensure that it is easily accessible with pushchairs or wheelchairs. However, don't forget to wrap up nice and warm. All the light installations are in the open air.
Can't find time for a visit in the pre-Christmas rush? Don't worry, the Christmas Garden Berlin is open until January!
Combine your visit to the Christmas Garden with a trip to the Museum of Asian Art or the Museum of European Cultures. And when your visit is over? Then share your experiences with the hashtag #christmasgarden.
Tip: Plan your Christmas evening programme now
Give yourself and your family a very special moment of anticipation for Christmas in Berlin with a glittering Christmas show or a festive concert . We have the best Christmas events for you. Plan an extraordinary evening after your visit to the Christmas market.
Christmas events in Berlin
Opening hours and admission prices
- Date: 19 November 2025 to 11 January 2026
- Opening times:
- daily from 4.30 pm to 10 pm; last admission at 8.30 pm
- closed on the following days: 24 and 25 November; 1, 8, 24 and 31 December 2025 and 5 and 6 January 2026
- Admission prices:
- Adults: from €16.90
- FlexTicket adults: from €32.90 (children: €28.50)
- Children (6 -14 years) and concessions*: from €12.50 (admission for children up to and including 14 years only when accompanied by an adult)
(*Pupils, senior citizens aged 65 and over and students with proof and ID) - FlexTicket children: from € 28.50
- Family ticket**: from €42.90 (only on 19 and 26 November, 2 and 9 December, 7 January, otherwise €45.90
(**up to 5 people: 2 adults and up to 3 children aged 6 to 14 inclusive or 1 adult and up to 4 children aged 6 to 14 inclusive) - Free admission for children under 6!
How to get there
The Christmas Garden Berlin is located in the Botanical Garden in Berlin-Lichterfelde. Unfortunately, the Botanical Garden does not have its own car park, but is easily accessible by bus, S-Bahn and U-Bahn. If you are travelling by car, there are also several multi-storey car parks in the immediate vicinity. We recommend travelling by public transport.
- S-Bahn: S1 Botanischer Garten
- Underground: U3 Dahlem Dorf
- Bus: M48 Unter den Eichen/Botanischer Garten, X83 Königin-Luise-Platz/Botanischer Garten, Metrobus M48, entrance: Unter den Eichen 5-10, ExpressBus X83, Bus 101, entrance: Königin-Luise-Platz
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