Berlin shines in Christmas magic: an overview of the best markets in 2025!

Berlin shines in Christmas magic: an overview of the best markets in 2025!

Berlin has the pre-Christmas season firmly under control, as over a hundred Christmas markets will be open in the capital on November 29, 2025. These markets not only offer a variety of Christmas treats, but also festively decorated stalls and an atmospheric atmosphere. While some markets are open throughout Advent, others close earlier or open later. The [Augsburger Allgemeine](https://www.augsburger- Allgemeine.de/panorama/weihnachtsmarkt-berlin-2025-heute-oeffnungszeiten-programm-am-alexanderplatz-lichtenberg-29-11-25-112791320) offers a detailed overview of the most popular markets.

The Christmas market at Alexanderplatz is particularly popular and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. until December 26th. On Christmas Eve the gates close at 6 p.m. Here, visitors can enjoy around 50 huts with delicacies and handmade products as well as attractions such as a Ferris wheel, carousels and a roller skating rink.

Other markets and their offers

Another market worth mentioning is the “Winterzeit” in Lichtenberg. This market opened its doors on November 1st and will remain open every Monday to Thursday from 2 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. until December 28th. On Sundays the market is open from 12 p.m. Families can look forward to numerous children's attractions here, while it is closed on November 23rd and Christmas Eve.

The Christmas World, which has been open to visitors since the end of October, is located at Potsdamer Platz. The Christmas market here opened on November 24th and is open daily until December 31st. In addition to classic Christmas treats, visitors can also experience winter sports activities and a craft market. An additional attraction is the twelve meter high winter slide, although this is subject to a charge.

The market in front of the KaDeWe on Wittenbergplatz attracts with high-quality handicrafts and international culinary offerings. It begins on November 24th, 2025 and will remain open to visitors until January 1st, 2026. There is also a fundraising campaign for the Berlin cold bus and AIDS relief, which is supported as part of the market.

The Christmas market in the Grunewald hunting lodge, which is open for a limited period of time on December 6th and 7th, offers a special experience. Here adults can enjoy mulled wine and hot chocolate in an atmospheric ambience for an entry fee of 3.50 euros, reduced price 2 euros, while children up to six years of age can take part free of charge.

The Christmas market season in Berlin is known for its diverse offerings, which can be found throughout the city, from the historic old town of Spandau to the winter world at Potsdamer Platz. The markets are famous for their mulled wine stalls, glittering lights and handmade Christmas items. This is also shown by T-Online, where numerous dates and details on the different markets can be found.

The Christmas markets in Berlin promise a festive atmosphere and a wide range of attractions and culinary delights that delight both locals and tourists.