Christmas market at Winterquartier Berlin
Christmas market in Berlin from 29 November 2025 to 28 February 2026
The anticipation for the festive season has found a new hotspot in Berlin: starting 29 November 2025, the Napoleon Complex in Friedrichshain will transform into an atmospheric winter wonderland. Where urban industrial charm usually reigns, a sparkling Christmas world will come to life. Visitors can stroll through the Christmas market, glide across the large indoor ice rink, or savor street food and mulled wine — all while soaking up the magic of Advent infused with Berlin’s vibrant urban spirit.
Look forward to an atmospheric winter quarter that offers everything your heart desires during Advent: a lovingly designed Christmas market, a large indoor ice rink, numerous cultural events and the finest culinary delights. Between urban city flair and industrial culture, you can get into the Christmas spirit here.
Christmas magic meets city culture
The Christmas market in Winterquartier combines traditional elements with a modern concept: stroll through the rows of winter-decorated huts, discover local arts and crafts and enjoy seasonal treats. Twinkling lights and colourful decorations create a festive atmosphere. You can skate in the 1,000 m² hall with real ice regardless of the weather. Skates, sledges and ice skating aids in the shape of penguins are available to hire on site. At weekends, the ice disco with music from the 80s, 90s and "Music on ICE" attracts visitors to the skating rink
Seven separate curling rinks provide winter fun with the family or with friends. The experience is complemented by a varied cultural programme with live music, theatre, fire shows and Christmas activities for children - such as the family day or the regular Christmas shows.
Highlights of the Christmas market at Winterquartier Berlin
- Christmas market in the Napoleon complex with street food & mulled wine
- 1.000 m² indoor ice rink with skate hire
- "Music on ICE" ice disco on Fridays and Saturdays
- Seven curling rinks for teams and groups
- Cultural programme with live music, fire shows, family days & more
Tips for your visit to the Christmas market at Winterquartier Berlin
The Napoleon complex is located near the RAW site and East Side Gallery. If you want to stroll through Friedrichshain before or after your visit to the Christmas market, you will find cafés, galleries, clubs and independent shops around Warschauer Straße and Simon-Dach-Straße. The "Intimes" cinema and Markthalle Neun in Kreuzberg are also just a few minutes away.
Opening hours and admission prices
- Date: 29 November 2025 to 28 February 2026
- Christmas market 29 November to 31 December
- Winter market 1 January to 28 February
- Opening hours: Friday and Saturday until 10 pm
- Ice rink from 12 noon (ice disco from 6 to 9.30 pm)
- Christmas market from 12 noon
- Winter market from 3 pm
- Admission is free (ice rink and individual events may be subject to a charge)
How to get there
We recommend travelling by public transport.
- S-Bahn: S3, S5, S7, S75 to Ostkreuz
- Underground: U1/U3 to Warschauer Straße, from there approx. 10 min. on foot
- Tram: M13 or 21 to Boxhagener Straße / Holteistraße
- Bus: 240 or N94 to Modersohnstraße