Christmas party at the Berlin animal shelter

The Animals’ Christmas Festival is more than just a market – it’s a meeting place for everyone who loves animals. Visitors can look forward to an atmospherically lit Christmas market with lovingly selected gift ideas for both two-legged and four-legged friends. Whether it’s handmade pet accessories, pet-friendly products or festive decorations – here you’ll find unique items with a purpose.

When it comes to food, the animal shelter offers a range of purely vegan and vegetarian options: street food, cakes, waffles, mulled wine and other treats round off the market experience. The guided tours of the animal shelter and the exciting dog demonstrations are particularly popular. A flea market stall, information leaflets on animal welfare issues and many dedicated volunteers make the event a very special Advent experience.

A must for animal lovers, families with children and anyone who wants to experience a meaningful, loving and mindful Christmas market – friendly, committed and full of heart.

Highlights of the Animals’ Christmas Festival at the Berlin Animal Shelter

• Christmas market with gift ideas for people and animals
• Vegan and vegetarian street food, mulled wine and waffles
• Guided tours of the animal shelter & dog demonstrations
• Christmas flea market & information stands on animal welfare
• A festively lit market atmosphere in a pet-friendly setting

Tips for your visit to the Animals’ Christmas Festival at the Berlin Animal Shelter

Make the most of your visit by taking a guided tour of the animal shelter – you might even meet a future member of your family. If you’d like to get some fresh air before or after visiting the market, you’ll find peaceful walking trails away from the hustle and bustle in the neighbouring Falkenberg Nature Reserve and near Malchower See.

Opening hours and admission prices

• Date: 7 December 2025
• Opening hours: 11 am – 4 pm
• Admission is free

How to get there

• S-Bahn: S7 to Ahrensfelde, then take bus 197