Great joy in Advent: Zehlendorf Christmas market is opening soon!

Great joy in Advent: Zehlendorf Christmas market is opening soon!

The traditional Christmas market in Berlin-Zehlendorf opens its doors from November 24th to December 30th, 2025. It takes place in the picturesque ambience of the Zehlendorf town hall, along the historic village meadow and the Teltower Damm. The ceremonial opening will take place on November 28, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. by the district mayor Maren Schellenberg, accompanied by the band “Xtra 3”, which will provide Christmas sounds. [berlin.de].

Visitors can look forward to a picturesque ice skating rink measuring 20 x 18 m. Admission to the ice rink is 2.50 euros per day. From Monday to Thursday the market opens its doors from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. On Fridays and Saturdays you can stay from 11:00 a.m., while Sunday opening starts at 11:00 a.m. and ends at 9:00 p.m. On Christmas Eve the market is open from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., while on December 25th and 26th the doors will be open from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Family friendly activities and more

A special highlight is the use of the ice skating rink for school classes and daycare centers, which are welcomed in the morning from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. after prior registration. Visitors can bring their own skates or rent them on site. A family package ticket campaign is offered on the weekends, where children have the chance of free entry to the ice rink. Access to the Christmas market remains free on all days, making it an ideal destination for families and friends.

Additional information about events and activities at the Christmas market is available on the Facebook page @zehlendorferweihnachtsmarkt.

Christmas markets in Munich

Parallel to the Berlin celebrations, anticipation of the upcoming Christmas markets is also great in Munich. The famous**Munich Christkindlmarkt** will take place at Marienplatz from November 24th to December 24th, 2025 and is considered the city's oldest Christmas market with a special focus on traditional craftsmanship.

Other market highlights in Munich include the **Viktualienmarkt**, which runs from November 21, 2025 to January 5, 2026, and the Christmas market in the Residenz, which offers a comprehensive experience with craft stalls and a fairytale forest. Particular attention is paid to the **Ice Magic** at Karlsplatz-Stachus, which is open until February 11, 2026 and exhibits the largest mobile ice rink in Bavaria. munich.travel reports on numerous markets that will take place from November 24th to December 23rd, 2025, including international markets such as the **Christkindlmarkt at Sendlinger Tor** and the **Tollwood Winter Festival** on Theresienwiese.

Visitors can look forward to a lively atmosphere peppered with festive music, culinary delights and inviting children's programs. This year, the city of Munich is once again offering a varied program that combines tradition and contemporary culture in perfect harmony.