When the days become crisp and the nights long, Berlin transforms into a glittering metropolis full of festive illuminations, cosy Christmas markets, and fragrant mulled wine. Christmas in Berlin is a special experience as the usual sights are given a magical touch, like the Christmas tree at Brandenburg Gate, advent lighting on Kurfürstendamm, and a toboggan run at Potsdamer Platz. It’s the perfect season to experience the city, and we can assure you that around almost every corner, there’s a piping hot spiced beverage to warm you up.
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See the city at her festive best
Tis the season to see Berlin in a new light! Whether it’s your first or fourth time here, a guided tour is always the best way to see the city, and why not spice it up with a little Christmas magic? Berlin on Bike runs bicycle tours right through December, and their experienced guides know the best routes to take for a holly, jolly experience past the city’s most famous sites such as the TV Tower or the Victory Column. If a winter cycle seems a bit slippery, we recommend a boat cruise down the Spree. Stern- und Kreisschiffahrt tours take you past many of Berlin’s most beautiful sights, and offer the best views of the Nikolaiviertel and Berlin Cathedral in their illuminated Christmas best. You can also cruise in comfort on a City Circle Yellow Sightseeing bus that passes all the famous sites, many of which will be decked out for Christmas, like the historic Reichstag and Charlottenburg Palace. Grab the Berlin CityTourCard to save money with up to 30% discounts on these great experiences. If you’ve been here a few times or just want to visit places further afield, the Berlin CityTourCard also offers the fantastic freedom of unlimited rides on public transport in zones AB or ABC. With it you can plan your own special city tour to visit faraway locations like the Christmas market in Spandau, or even nearby Potsdam. If you’re up for the ultimate Christmas in Berlin challenge, use the Berlin CityTourCard to go on a day-long Christmas market crawl!
Christmas markets of all sorts
Nothing warms the cockles of a Berliner more than the smell of roasted almonds at a cosy Christmas market. The city has more than 80 market events, ranging from the traditional Christmas market at the Gedächtniskirche to the trendy Weinachtsrodeo Christmas design market. There’s also “eco” Christmas markets, because nothing screams Berlin like fairtrade crafts, vegan roast turkey and organic mulled wine.
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Even ambitious holiday revellers would find it challenging to do all the markets, so here are some of our favourites:
- Christmas market at the Gendarmenmarkt (traditional)
- Lucia Christmas Market at Kulturbrauerei (a Scandinavian-themed market)
- Holy Shit Shopping (the nightclub of Christmas markets)
- The Green Market Berlin – Winter Edition (an eco Christmas market)
A winter wonderland for children too
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There’s plenty to enjoy at Christmas in Berlin for adults and children alike. Aside from the glittering markets, kids can drive head first into winter fun on one of the city’s toboggan runs, like those in Volkspark Friedrichshain or on Teufelsberg. WinterWelt at Potsdamer Platz offers free ice skating lessons for children, but adventurous parents who want to do the teaching themselves can head to rinks at iconic spots like Alexanderplatz and the Red Town Hall. The Berlin CityTourCard makes the Christmas holiday marrier especially for families, as each ticket is valid for one adult and up to three children ages six to 14. All of Berlin's Christmas magic is within your reach with the Berlin CityTourCard. They can be purchased for trips as short as 48 hours and up to six days, and are available in advanced or can be bought on-site at many locations around town. Make your Christmas in Berlin unique without missing any of the highlights by travelling with the Berlin CityTourCard!
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