Lucia Christmas market at the Kulturbrauerei
Christmas market in Berlin from 24 November until 22 December 2025
Christmas the Scandinavian way at the Lucia Christmas market: The atmospheric Lucia Christmas market at the Kulturbrauerei is particularly cosy and festive. It’s wholly dedicated to Nordic folklore. It is no coincidence that it is one of the most popular Christmas markets among many Berliners.
For more than 25 years now, you can discover the atmospheric market and Scandinavian arts and crafts in the quaint red and white wooden stalls, sample Swedish glögg or enjoy the "magic moments" of the Christmas market with your children. For this special anniversary , children can also whisper their wishes in Santa's ear and nibble on Kanelbullar yeast pastries.
25 years of Christmas market with Scandinavian flair
Stroll around the cosy market and browse through the wooden stalls. You are sure to find a souvenir or two. If it gets too cold for you, simply warm yourself up in the open-air coat heater. There you can slip into cosy fur coats, which are preheated by a nostalgic wood-burning stove. This wintry objet d'art has room for five frozen people. Other ways to warm up are also typically Nordic: you can warm up and relax in the mobile travelling yurt. The perfect place to relax with a drink and escape the hustle and bustle.
Scandinavian specialities at the Lucia market
For many, it is the most beautiful Christmas market in Berlin: every year, the Lucia Christmas Market begins towards the end of November. The historic brick buildings of the Kulturbrauerei in Prenzlauer Berg provide the perfect setting to bring this Nordic tradition to life in Berlin. In the pretty wooden huts, which are predominantly red and white, you can sample traditional arts and crafts and classic Christmas market snacks as well as typical Scandinavian delicacies such as elk goulash and reindeer salami.
Of course, there are traditional Christmas market delicacies such as bratwurst and crêpes at the Lucia Christmas Market. But you should also try the elk meatballs, salmon potato soup and Finnish waffles, which are not only truly Nordic, but also simply delicious. There are all kinds of mulled wine to drink: From Swedish Glögg to Finnish Glögi and Icelandic Jolaglögg. You can choose from over 20 different flavours here
The Lucia Festival in the Kulturbrauerei
St Lucia is honoured in Scandinavia as the bringer of light. The festival celebrated in her honour on 13 December has a firm place in pre-Christmas customs in Sweden. During the traditional procession, a girl takes on the role of the bride of light. Adorned with a wreath of lights on her head, she leads her entourage of star boys and candle bearers, elves and gingerbread men. The Luciakör parades across the grounds of the Kulturbrauerei and then sings German and Swedish Christmas carols in the old canteen of the Kulturbrauerei, inviting people to join in. This "Allsâng" has a long tradition in Sweden.
Attractions for children
At this Christmas market there are not only lovely old-fashioned chain carousels, but also a bungee trampoline, a knight's castle with crossbow shooting and the popular star ladder, a game of skill. The wish letter box is also waiting for post. And for the little ones who can't write yet, Father Christmas will of course be there to listen to them personally. Numerous attractions are on offer for children - from writing wish lists to a nostalgic chain carousel and a bungee trampoline. Father Christmas will of course also be on site. All this is accompanied by atmospheric Scandinavian music. On weekend afternoons, there is a fun children's musical theatre in the Alte Kantine.
Magic moments for the little ones
- Small children's and nostalgic chain carousel Star ladder (game of skill) & small knight's castle (crossbow shooting)
- Flickering Swedish fires and warming art installation "coat heating"
- Santa's throne with wish letterbox for writing to Father Christmas
- Visit from Father Christmas, daily 5 - 6 pm
- Walking angel "BELLUZ" floats through the courtyards and sprays angel dust full of joie de vivre, daily 8 - 9 pm
- Merry choir magic - Christmas singing in the Frannz winter beer garden, Thursdays 7 - 8 pm
- Children's and family programme in the Alte Kantine, Sat/Sun 4 - 4.45 pm
- Luciafest - festive procession and Allsång on 13 December from 6 to 7 pm
The Kulturbrauerei
The lights of the market glow warmly on dark evenings and create a cosy atmosphere. The Kulturbrauerei bre wery with its red brick buildings is the perfect setting for the nostalgic market. Beer was once brewed in this industrial monument, and since the 1990s the renovated site has been home to restaurants, clubs, theatres, a cinema and a museum.
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Lucia Weihnachtsmarkt in der Kulturbrauerei, Berlin
Lucia Weihnachtsmarkt in der Kulturbrauerei, Berlin
Karussell auf dem Lucia Weihnachtsmarkt
Lucia Weihnachtsmarkt in der Kulturbrauerei
highlights of the Lucia Christmas market
- Small children's and nostalgic chain carousel
- Star ladder (balance and dexterity game on the rope ladder)
- Small knight's castle (crossbow shooting)
- Father Christmas throne with a wish box for writing to Father Christmas
- Flickering Swedish fire and warming art object "open-air coat heater"
- Visit from Father Christmas, daily 5 - 6 pm
- Strolling angel and his wishes envelop visitors with joie de vivre, wisdom and protection, daily 8 - 9 pm
- every Thursday from 7 to 8 pm: Christmas carol singing in the Frannz winter beer garden with free admission
Our tips for your visit to the Lucia Christmas Market
For families, the tranquil afternoon hours are the best time to visit the Lucia Christmas Market. In the evening darkness, thousands of lights lend the Christmas market a romantic atmosphere. This is the perfect time for couples, for example, to stroll around the stalls. You shouldn't miss the Lucia Festival on 13 December.
You will find clubs, restaurants and a cinema on the grounds of the Kulturbrauerei, so you can follow up with an evening programme right away. The museum in the Kulturbrauerei brings you closer to everyday life in the GDR with an exciting permanent exhibition and changing special exhibitions. Admission is free. A winter stroll through the festively decorated neighbourhood and across the tranquil Kollwitzplatz is also a wonderful experience.
Opening hours and admission prices
- Date: 24 November to 22 December 2025
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 3 pm - 10 pm, Saturday & Sunday 1 pm - 10 pm
- Admission is free
How to get there
Visitors with cars will find an underground car park on Sredzkistraße, but this is always very busy. We therefore recommend travelling by public transport.
- Underground U2 Eberswalder Straße or Senefelderplatz
- S-Bahn S8, S41, S42, S85 Schönhauser Allee
- Tram 12, M1 and M10 Eberswalder Straße