Historical city tour on the history of traditional Christmas in Berlin
"What a merry forest has gathered around the gray palace / A green, swaying grove of conifers, / Bound by no root!..." - From the poem "Christmas Market in front of the Berlin Palace" by Gottfried Keller from 1846.
Christmas is the most important festival of the year. It begins with Advent, which in Germany has been known since the Middle Ages for its cozy Christmas markets with mulled wine. This has been the case in Berlin for centuries as well. However, each German region has its own unique charm. In Berlin, traditional Christmas is characterized by a blend of Prussian contemplation and urban bustle, as well as the earthy charm of the Berlin dialect.
But how was Christmas celebrated in old Berlin? You can find out on this special Christmas tour through Berlin's Old Town. The history of Berlin's Christmas markets can be traced back to the 1530s. Today, there are numerous traditional and romantic Christmas markets here. They are often situated in the most beautiful historical squares, surrounded by their famous, majestic Prussian buildings, which now all seem somewhat overshadowed by the bustle of the markets.
Christmas markets in Berlin, steeped in history, await discovery. The Christmas market in front of the Berlin Palace, described in Gottfried Keller's Christmas poem from the 19th century, appears today as if the palace had never been gone. Learn how the Prussian royal family celebrated Christmas here. In the glow of the night lights, the bygone era seems to resurface with a touch of magic at Christmastime.
- This open city tour is conducted exclusively in German
- You can also book it as a private tour on other dates and in other languages at the office.
Private tours on other days or in German or French language are possible with arrangement
Additional information
We do apologize that the following information is currently only available in German.
