Christmas Events for Kids in Berlin (2026)

Christmas Events for Kids
Written by Kelsey Cecil

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Rally the corgi has sniffed out the best Christmas events for kids in Berlin for 2026, and here is what he found: 55 family events across Berlin and Schönefeld, 15 of them free. The magic runs from October 31 (Lichtenberger Winterzeit) through February 14, with Winter World Grünau (from November 13), Lucia Christmas Market at the Kulturbrauerei (from November 23) and Winter Wonderland at Britzer Garten (from November 27) along the way. Every listing links straight to the host. This page is part of our guide to Christmas events for kids in Germany.

What Rally found in Berlin

  • 55 Christmas events for kids in Berlin and Schönefeld
  • 15 free events, including Lichtenberger Winterzeit (Lichtenberg Winter Time), Christmas Market at the Memorial Church (Gedächtniskirche) and Lucia Christmas Market at the Kulturbrauerei
  • Meet Santa: 4 chances, including Winter Wonderland at Britzer Garten (from November 27) and Alt-Rixdorf Christmas Market (Alt-Rixdorfer Weihnachtsmarkt), from December 4
  • Also on the list: 26 Christmas shows, 6 Christmas light displays, 27 Christmas markets and 11 story times
  • Season: October 31 (Lichtenberger Winterzeit) to February 14 (Winter World Grünau)

Below is every event we could confirm, grouped by town, with the date, time, cost and the small things parents ask about (registration, ages, what is included).

Free 15Ticketed and paid 40

Free Christmas events for kids in Berlin

Christmas lightsFree

Lichtenberger Winterzeit (Lichtenberg Winter Time)

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On the grounds at Landsberger Allee, besides mulled wine and stalls there are about 80 rides, including a Ferris wheel and several carousels. Admission is free, and you only pay for the rides. It is open daily in the afternoon, Fridays and Saturdays until 11 pm and otherwise until 10 pm. On Nov 22 and Dec 24 the grounds are closed.

Every Wednesday is family day: if you come with kids, you pay reduced prices on all rides. That is the best day if you plan several rounds. Tram lines 16, 27, M6, M8 and M17 stop at the Arendsweg stop, and the grounds are easy to reach with a stroller.

Parent tip: Come on Wednesday for family day, when rides are cheaper. The site does not give exact prices, so plan some spending money per child.

Host
Lichtenberger Winterzeit (berlin.de events portal) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Winterzeit grounds on Landsberger Allee, Landsberger Allee 300, 10365 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas marketFree

Christmas Market at the Memorial Church (Gedächtniskirche)

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Around the Memorial Church (Gedächtniskirche) at Breitscheidplatz, the Christmas market runs until Jan 3, 2027. Admission is free. For kids, the city's site mentions gentle carousels, which suit smaller kids well.

The site gives Nov 13 as the start, and elsewhere Nov 23. Opening hours were not yet set when this was checked. Check that before you set out. The square is easy to reach by U-Bahn and S-Bahn to Zoologischer Garten.

Parent tip: Check the start date and opening hours on the site ahead of time.

Host
Weihnachtsmarkt Breitscheidplatz (visitBerlin) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Breitscheidplatz, Breitscheidplatz 1, 10789 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Spandauer Winterland (Spandau Winterland)

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The Spandauer Winterland is on the former post office grounds on Klosterstraße, directly across from the Spandau Arcaden. Admission is free. For kids there is a family roller coaster and several kids' carousels.

It is open Monday to Thursday from 2 to 9 pm, Friday and Saturday until 10 pm and Sunday from noon to 9 pm. On Dec 27 the Winterland closes at 8 pm. On Nov 15 and 22 and on Dec 24 it is closed. By U-Bahn or bus you are there in a few minutes, and parking is available in the Arcaden.

Parent tip: Rides cost extra, admission does not. On Sundays it starts at noon, which suits smaller kids well.

Host
Spandauer Winterland (berlin.de events portal) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Former post office grounds across from the Spandau Arcaden, Klosterstraße 38, 13581 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas marketFree

Winter Market at the Humboldt Forum

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The winter market at the Humboldt Forum is in front of the Berlin Palace (Berliner Schloss) and in the Schlüterhof. Admission is free. The site promises historic rides for young and old, and it does not mention a kids' program of its own.

It is open daily from 11 am to 10 pm, and only on Nov 22 and Dec 24 is the market closed. The market combines well with a museum visit at the Humboldt Forum or a walk on Museum Island.

Parent tip: No kids' program of its own has been announced, so plan on the historic rides as the highlight.

Host
Humboldt Forum (berlin.de events portal) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Schlossplatz and Schlüterhof, 10178 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas Market and Winter World at Potsdamer Platz

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At Potsdamer Platz, the Christmas market combines with the Winter World. The main attraction for kids is the toboggan run: it is 12 meters high, 70 meters long and lit with colorful disco lights. From the top you have a view all the way to the Brandenburg Gate.

The market is open daily from 11 am to 10 pm, and admission is free. In the nearby center at Potsdamer Platz there is also an ice rink. On weekend evenings there is live music and DJs, which is more for adults. With kids, it is best to come during the day, when it is calmer.

Parent tip: It is less busy during the day than in the evening. The toboggan run and ice rink are not included in admission.

Host
Potsdamer Platz Management GmbH (PPMG) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Potsdamer Platz, 10785 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas Market in Front of Charlottenburg Palace (Schloss Charlottenburg)

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In front of Charlottenburg Palace, the main courtyard (Ehrenhof) and the park grounds in front of it become a big Christmas market with more than 100 vendors for a good month. In the evening the lit-up palace makes a romantic backdrop, and the wooden huts and pagoda tents sell crafts and gift ideas.

For kids there are two children's carousels and a small Ferris wheel, and heated tents serve snacks and warm meals. The market runs from Nov 23 to Dec 27, Monday to Thursday from 1 to 10 pm and Friday to Sunday from noon to 10 pm. It is closed on Christmas Eve. Admission is free. Address: Schloss Charlottenburg, Spandauer Damm 20, 14059 Berlin. Before you set out, take a quick look at the organizer's site in case times change.

Parent tip: It is quieter in the early afternoon on weekdays. Buses 309 and M45 stop right at the palace.

Host
Weihnachtsmarkt vor dem Schloss Charlottenburg (opens in a new tab)
Where
Schloss Charlottenburg, Spandauer Damm 20, 14059 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Lucia Christmas Market at the Kulturbrauerei

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The Lucia Christmas Market in Prenzlauer Berg is named after the Swedish Lucia festival (Luciafest) on Dec 13. Santa visits the market every day and listens to the kids' wishes. There is a chain swing carousel, a star ladder and a knight's castle to play in. In craft workshops, kids can make small gifts themselves.

The market is open Monday to Friday from 3 to 10 pm and from 1 pm on the weekend. Admission is free.

Parent tip: On the weekend, the afternoon from 1 pm is the most relaxed, and it gets more crowded in the evening.

Host
Kulturbrauerei Berlin (opens in a new tab)
Where
Kulturbrauerei, Schönhauser Allee 36, 10435 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Spandau Christmas Market in the Old Town (Spandauer Weihnachtsmarkt in der Altstadt)

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In the middle of Spandau's Old Town, the Christmas market runs from Nov 23 to Dec 22, 2026. Admission is free. According to visitBerlin, kids can meet Santa there, and there is also colorful cotton candy.

Opening hours and the exact kids' program were not yet final when this was checked, and Citymanagement Spandau plans to announce them in late fall. You can get to Spandau's Old Town easily on the U7.

Parent tip: Check the exact program with Citymanagement Spandau before your visit.

Host
Citymanagement Spandau (opens in a new tab)
Where
Spandau Old Town (Altstadt Spandau), Markt 1, 13597 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Family Christmas Market at Alice-Salomon-Platz

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From late November to Dec 27, a Christmas market aimed especially at families stands on Alice-Salomon-Platz in Hellersdorf. Admission is free, it is open daily from 11 am to 9 pm, and only on Dec 24 is the market closed.

Kids can ride the chain swing carousel or the kids' train, try games of skill and wander through a maze. Adults will find a mulled wine hut with Christmas classics. Hellersdorf U-Bahn station is right next door. Address: Alice-Salomon-Platz, 12627 Berlin.

Parent tip: Rides are not included in admission. The afternoon is usually quieter than the evening.

Host
Berlin.de Weihnachtsmärkte (opens in a new tab)
Where
Alice-Salomon-Platz, 12627 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Advent at the Forstamt Tegel (forestry office)

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On Saturday, Nov 28, the Forstamt Tegel on Ruppiner Chaussee opens its Advent market, from 1 to 6 pm. Admission is free. According to the city's site, the program includes events for kids.

The market is in the middle of the Tegeler Forst, and there is a campfire. So dress warmly and for the weather. The page does not name the exact kids' activities, so it is best to ask on site about the day's schedule.

Parent tip: Bring weatherproof clothing and sturdy shoes, because the market is in the woods.

Host
Forstamt Tegel (Berlin) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Forstamt Tegel, Ruppiner Chaussee 78, 13503 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Advent Calendar of the Steglitz-Zehlendorf City Library (Stadtbibliothek Steglitz-Zehlendorf)

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For December 2026 the Stadtbibliothek Steglitz-Zehlendorf has put together an Advent calendar with many events, which are free unless marked otherwise. For kids, there is the puppet show Die Gans Auguste (Auguste the Goose) on Dec 4 at 4:30 pm and postcard printing with spices on Dec 5 at 1 pm, both at the Ingeborg-Drewitz-Bibliothek.

On Dec 12 at 1 pm there is a bookbinding craft session for kids ages 6 and up, on Dec 14 at 4 pm a Hogwarts Christmas party for ages 8 to 12, and on Dec 15 at 4:30 pm Lesewelt Berlin reads aloud for kids ages 4 to 12. Some events on the calendar ask you to register.

Parent tip: Doors for the Hogwarts Christmas party open at 3:30 pm. Ask the library about each event to find out whether registration is needed. Expect the events to be in German.

Host
Stadtbibliothek Steglitz-Zehlendorf (opens in a new tab)
Where
Ingeborg-Drewitz-Bibliothek (more locations in the program), Schloßstraße 34, 12163 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Recommended
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Christmas Market at Lehmanns Bauernhof (Lehmann's Farm)

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On two Advent weekends, Lehmanns Bauernhof in the south of Berlin is cozy and neighborly. Under warm lighting, the stands sell handmade Christmas decorations and lots of children's toys made of wood, wool and felt.

Kids have a program of their own: they can visit the farm animals, take a pony ride or listen to a storyteller. For hungry visitors there is pea soup (Erbsensuppe), spaetzle, kale (Grünkohl), tarte flambée (Flammkuchen) and sweets. The market is open Dec 4 to 6 and Dec 11 to 13, Fridays from 2 to 8 pm and on the weekend from noon to 8 pm. Admission is free. Address: Lehmanns Bauernhof, Alt-Marienfelde 35, 12277 Berlin. Before you set out, take a quick look at the organizer's site in case times change.

Parent tip: For pony rides and story time, come in the afternoon while it is still light. Buses stop right at the Nahmitzer Damm stop.

Host
Lehmanns Bauernhof (opens in a new tab)
Where
Lehmanns Bauernhof, Alt-Marienfelde 35, 12277 Berlin (opens in maps)
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An Advent Day for the Whole Family

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At the Museum Europäischer Kulturen in Dahlem, the Saturday before the second Sunday of Advent brings a program that runs all afternoon. Kids make Christmas cards, weave on cardboard, braid Danish Christmas hearts and Hawaiian stars, and bake cookies to decorate. Two story hours with a wintry fairy-tale journey are part of it too.

Other stops include a guided visit to the mechanical Christmas mountain (Weihnachtsberg) from the Erzgebirge, where the Christmas story is told, and a tour about the Krampus in Tyrol. At 4 pm there is a sing-along. Taking part is free with a valid museum ticket, and no registration is needed. Address: Museum Europäischer Kulturen, Arnimallee 25, 14195 Berlin.

Parent tip: The workshops have set times, so it is best to come at the start. The Krampus tour may be too scary for very small children. Expect the tours and story hours to be in German.

Host
Museum Europäischer Kulturen (Staatliche Museen zu Berlin) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Museum Europäischer Kulturen, Arnimallee 25, 14195 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas Market at the Abenteueroase (Adventure Oasis)

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The Abenteueroase in Steglitz belongs to the Christian Scouts Association Berlin-Brandenburg. On the first December weekend, the grounds become a Christmas market for families. There are crafts, vegetarian treats from around the world and handmade goods, and the proceeds go to various projects.

Games and hands-on activities are prepared for kids, and a campfire is burning. Social groups and organizations present their work. Admission is free, and it is open from 3 to 8 pm. Address: VCP-Abenteueroase, Bergstraße 51, 12169 Berlin.

Parent tip: The market is outdoors, so dress warmly.

Host
Verband Christlicher Pfadfinder*innen Berlin-Brandenburg (VCP) (opens in a new tab)
Where
VCP-Abenteueroase, Bergstraße 51, 12169 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas Market at the Villa Donnersmarck

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On the third Sunday of Advent, the Villa Donnersmarck turns into a Christmas house. At the small market, handmade goods from craft groups and workshops for people with disabilities are sold, including jewelry, crafts and children's toys.

Kids get a family program: they build and decorate gingerbread houses, make greeting cards, bake campfire bread on a stick (Stockbrot) and explore the whole house following the trail of a riddle. Admission is free, and registration is requested. Address: Villa Donnersmarck, Schädestraße 9, 14165 Berlin.

Parent tip: Register ahead of time through the foundation's site. Zehlendorf S-Bahn station is only a few minutes away.

Host
Fürst Donnersmarck-Stiftung (opens in a new tab)
Where
Villa Donnersmarck, Schädestraße 9, 14165 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Recommended
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Christmas market

Heissa Holzmarkt

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The Heissa Holzmarkt is an alternative winter market on the bank of the Spree. For kids there is an indoor play area, a bouncy castle, a participatory circus, a cookie bakery, plus storytellers and theater performances.

It is open Wednesday to Friday from 4 pm, Saturday from noon to 10 pm and Sunday from noon to 8 pm. Admission costs €2 on Wednesdays and Thursdays and €3 Friday to Sunday. Weekend afternoons suit families best.

Parent tip: For kids, weekend afternoons are worth it, and the program gets more grown-up in the evening.

Host
Holzmarkt 25 (opens in a new tab)
Where
Holzmarkt 25, Holzmarktstraße 25, 10243 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas market

Historic Christmas Market at the RAW Grounds

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On the RAW grounds in Friedrichshain, the Historic Christmas Market is running for the tenth time. For kids there are hand-operated rides such as a Ferris wheel and a wooden carousel, archery and crossbow shooting, and a visit to the Trollewald (troll forest).

Admission is free on Mondays, €3 Tuesday to Friday and €4 on the weekend, with reduced tickets at half price each time. Kids under five pay nothing. It is open Monday to Thursday from 3 to 10 pm, Friday until 11 pm, Saturday from noon to 11 pm and Sunday from noon to 10 pm. On Nov 22 the market is closed.

Parent tip: Admission is free on Mondays. On the weekend, from midday on is best for kids.

Host
Historische Weihnacht Berlin (opens in a new tab)
Where
RAW-Gelände, Revaler Straße 99, 10245 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Der kleine Lord (Little Lord Fauntleroy), the Musical

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Der kleine Lord runs as a musical for the whole family at the Bluemax Theater at Potsdamer Platz. The run starts on Nov 13, 2026, and the ticket page lists Saturday, Dec 5, at 3 pm, among other dates. There are also shows on Dec 6, 18, 29 and 30.

The story is set in the 19th century in New York and Victorian England. Good-hearted Ceddie learns that he is the heir to an English earl and moves in with his strict grandfather, whom he gradually softens. Tickets start at €23.49. The page does not give a minimum age.

Parent tip: The weekend afternoon shows suit families with children best. Expect it to be in German.

Host
Bluemax Theater (Ticketshop Berlin.de) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Bluemax Theater, Marlene-Dietrich-Platz 4, 10785 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas lights

Winter World Grünau (Winterwelt Grünau)

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The Winterwelt Grünau on the Sportpromenade runs from Nov 13, 2026 to Feb 14, 2027. According to visitBerlin, there are many attractions for kids and families, plus an ice disco.

Prices and opening hours are not in the district list. Check the site before your visit to see what is open. You can reach the Winterwelt by tram 68 from Köpenick and by S-Bahn to Grünau.

Parent tip: Check prices and times ahead of time, since the district list does not give them.

Host
Winterwelt Grünau (visitBerlin) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Winterwelt Grünau, Sportpromenade 9, 12527 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Christmas with Bibi & Tina

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For many Bibi and Tina fans, a visit to the Theater des Westens has become part of Advent. The Christmas musical for the whole family tells a new adventure of the two friends at the Martinshof, with the familiar Bibi and Tina hits and festive Christmas songs, of course.

The musical runs exclusively in Berlin from Nov 14 to Dec 30, 2026 with numerous performances, including weekend morning shows such as Sunday, Dec 6, at 11 am. Tickets start at €45.49. The theater is on Kantstraße, just a few steps from Zoologischer Garten station. The Theater des Westens is one of the most beautiful theaters in Berlin. Address: Theater des Westens, Kantstraße 12, 10623 Berlin. Before you set out, take a quick look at the organizer's site in case times change.

Parent tip: The dates around the holidays sell out quickly, so booking early is worth it. Morning shows suit younger kids well. Expect it to be in German.

Host
Theater des Westens (opens in a new tab)
Where
Theater des Westens, Kantstraße 12, 10623 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Required
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Christmas show

Fairy Tale Huts in Monbijou Park (Märchenhütten im Monbijoupark)

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In small heated wooden huts with fireplaces in Monbijou Park, the Monbijou Theater has been performing tales by the Brothers Grimm for over twenty years. Each performance has two tales, such as Frau Holle, The Snow Queen, Hansel and Gretel or Snow White. Which tales play on which date is listed in the theater's ticket shop.

The performances are meant for kids ages 4 and up and last about an hour. They take place indoors. Tickets are available online from the theater.

Parent tip: You can see which tales are played on your preferred date in the ticket shop. Get tickets beforehand. Expect it to be in German.

Host
Monbijou Theater (opens in a new tab)
Where
Märchenhütten im Monbijoupark, Monbijoustraße 3B, 10117 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas lights

Christmas Garden Berlin

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When it gets dark, the Botanical Garden in Dahlem turns into a trail full of light installations. Christmas Garden Berlin celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2026 and is open from Nov 18 to Jan 10. Entry starts at 4:20 pm, and the last entry onto the grounds is usually at 7:20 pm, an hour later on Fridays and Saturdays between Dec 18 and Jan 2.

Family days are the ones to note: Nov 18 and 25, Dec 1 and 8, and Jan 6 have tickets at a special price. On some days the garden is closed, including Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. If you also want to visit the Tierpark (zoo), the site offers a combo ticket for both light trails. Address: Botanischer Garten Berlin, Königin-Luise-Straße 6-8, 14195 Berlin. Before you set out, take a quick look at the organizer's site in case times change.

Parent tip: Buy tickets online as early as you can, since the cheapest ones are sold in advance. Check the closing days ahead of time, for example Nov 23, 24 and 30.

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Christmas Garden Deutschland (opens in a new tab)
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Botanischer Garten Berlin, Königin-Luise-Straße 6-8, 14195 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas lights

Christmas at the Tierpark (zoo)

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In winter the Tierpark in Friedrichsfelde turns into a park of lights. The trail of about two kilometers passes lit treetops, glowing sculptures and light displays on the water, and ends at Friedrichsfelde Palace (Schloss Friedrichsfelde), which is lit up for the season. For kids there is a nostalgic steam carousel, plus a fire garden and plenty of food stands.

It is open from Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 9, 2027, Sunday to Friday from 4:40 to 9 pm, and on Saturdays and both Christmas holidays until 10 pm. On a few days the trail is closed, including Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Tickets start at €15.90. Special prices apply on the family days: Nov 25, Dec 1, 8 and 14, and Jan 6. Address: Tierpark Berlin, Am Tierpark 125, 10319 Berlin. Before you set out, take a quick look at the organizer's site in case times change.

Parent tip: The cheapest tickets are sold online in advance. An early time slot is worth it for little kids.

Host
Weihnachten im Tierpark (Christmas Garden) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Tierpark Berlin, Am Tierpark 125, 10319 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas story time

Berlin Christmas Time at the Red Town Hall (Berliner Weihnachtszeit am Roten Rathaus)

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Between the Red Town Hall (Rotes Rathaus) and the TV Tower, Berliner Weihnachtszeit is set up every year. A market lane with an Old Berlin backdrop, street performers and a skating rink around the Neptune Fountain (Neptunbrunnen) shape the market.

Especially nice for families are the puppeteers and storytellers who perform between the stands. It is open from Nov 23, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027, Monday to Friday from noon to 10 pm and from 11 am on the weekend. The market is closed on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, and on Jan 3 it closes at 8 pm. Admission details were not yet available at the time of writing. The ice rink around the Neptune Fountain is the market's special attraction. Address: Rotes Rathaus, Rathausstraße 15, 10178 Berlin. Before you set out, take a quick look at the organizer's site in case times change.

Parent tip: Get there by S-Bahn and U-Bahn to Alexanderplatz, or take the U5 to Rotes Rathaus. If you want to ice skate, it is best to plan a weekend morning.

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Berliner Weihnachtszeit (opens in a new tab)
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Rotes Rathaus, Rathausstraße 15, 10178 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas market

Zehlendorf Christmas Market (Zehlendorfer Weihnachtsmarkt)

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The Christmas market in front of Zehlendorf Town Hall runs in 2026 from Nov 23 to Dec 30. For kids there are craft and baking activities and special kids' attractions. In the family package raffle (Familienpaket-Losaktion), kids can join in for free. On Saturdays and Sundays the stage program starts at 4 pm.

The ice rink costs €2.50 per round. Opening hours were not yet set when this was checked, so take a quick look at the site before you set out.

Parent tip: Check the opening hours ahead of time, since they were not yet published.

Host
Zehlendorfer Weihnachtsmarkt (berlin.de events portal) (opens in a new tab)
Where
In front of Zehlendorf Town Hall (Rathaus Zehlendorf), Kirchstraße 1, 14163 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Oh, du furzige Weihnachtszeit! (Oh, You Farty Christmas Season)

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In the theater tent on Wexstraße in Wilmersdorf, the kids' play Oh, du furzige Weihnachtszeit runs from Nov 25, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027. The calendar of the Berlin capital portal lists more than 40 dates, and the first one in December is on Saturday, Dec 5, at 2 pm.

The play is meant for kids and takes a rather silly approach to the Christmas season. Tickets start at €16.88. Bundesplatz S-Bahn station is right at the tent. Address: Theaterzelt in Wilmersdorf, Wexstraße 35, 10715 Berlin.

Parent tip: Check the age recommendation with the organizer before you book. Expect it to be in German.

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Furzipups (opens in a new tab)
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Theater tent in Wilmersdorf, Wexstraße 35, 10715 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

The Christmas Bakery: The Musical (Die Weihnachtsbäckerei)

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Die Weihnachtsbäckerei (The Christmas Bakery) plays from Nov 27 to Dec 27, 2026 at the Punch Line Club at Potsdamer Platz. The well-known family musical with hits by Rolf Zuckowski is about whether you can wish for snow and where the recipe for the Christmas cookies has gone.

The show lasts 75 minutes with no intermission and is recommended for ages 4 and up. There are many dates, for example Friday, Dec 11, at 3:30 pm and Dec 26 at noon. Tickets start at €36.90. Address: Punch Line Club Berlin, Marlene-Dietrich-Platz 1, 10785 Berlin.

Parent tip: Exact times differ from day to day, so please check the ticket calendar. Expect it to be in German.

Host
Punch L!ne Club Berlin (opens in a new tab)
Where
Punch L!ne Club Berlin, Marlene-Dietrich-Platz 1, 10785 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Visit with Santa

Winter Wonderland at Britzer Garten

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In Britzer Garten there is a Winter Wonderland at the model boat harbor on four weekends in Advent, near the Grünes Strandcafé. The opening party is on Nov 27 at 3 pm. The stage has music, dance and acrobatics, and Santa stops by as well. According to the event page, the market is especially suited to families.

It is open Friday to Sunday from 10 am to 8 pm. The page does not give a separate market price, but you need a valid day or annual ticket for the park.

Parent tip: Plan time for a walk through the park, since the ticket is good for the whole garden.

Host
Britzer Garten (visitBerlin) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Model boat harbor (Modellboothafen) in Britzer Garten, Sangerhauser Weg 1, 12349 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas market

Advent Market at Domäne Dahlem

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The Domäne Dahlem, an open-air museum with a manor house from the 16th century, invites everyone to its Advent market on all four Advent weekends. Selected stands with crafts and homemade organic treats, plus brass band music from midday, make the market a nice family outing.

Kids can join in: they can make Christmas decorations, paint Christmas tree ornaments and take their creations home. A small fire show makes eyes light up. It is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 7 pm. Adults pay €4.50, reduced €2, and kids under 12 are free. A visit combines well with a walk around the Domäne's spacious grounds. Address: Domäne Dahlem, Königin-Luise-Straße 49, 14195 Berlin. Before you set out, take a quick look at the organizer's site in case times change.

Parent tip: The organizer recommends buying tickets online ahead of time to avoid waiting. The U3 stops at Dahlem-Dorf station, right in front of the grounds.

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Domäne Dahlem (opens in a new tab)
Where
Domäne Dahlem, Königin-Luise-Straße 49, 14195 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas story time

Advent in the Park at the Natur-Park Schöneberger Südgelände

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On two Advent weekends, the Natur-Park Südgelände becomes a market of lights and Advent. Storyteller Birgit Hägele tells tales at the water tower, and at the baumschlau e.V. stand kids can send wish letters to Santa. In the Giardino Segreto you can make your own gifts and Christmas decorations.

It is open on Saturdays from 3 to 7 pm and on Sundays from noon to 6 pm. Park admission costs €1 from age 14, and annual pass holders get in free. Bring candles in jars.

Parent tip: Bring candles in jars, as the site asks. Dress warmly, since most of it is outdoors. Expect the storytelling to be in German.

Host
Natur-Park Schöneberger Südgelände (visitBerlin) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Natur-Park Schöneberger Südgelände, Prellerweg 47-49 (Eingang S-Bahnhof Priesterweg), 10829 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas market

Christmas Market at the Karlshorst Harness Racing Track

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On the first Advent weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Nov 28 and 29, a Christmas market takes place at the Karlshorst harness racing track (Trabrennbahn). For kids there is a kids' carousel. The stage has an entertainment program and a performance by the SozDia wind band (Blasorchester).

The site does not yet give an admission price. The times were not reliable when this was checked, so take another look at the site before your visit.

Parent tip: Check the times and admission ahead of time, since neither was clearly stated.

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Trabrennbahn Karlshorst (berlin.de events portal) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Trabrennbahn Karlshorst, Treskowallee 159, 10318 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas market

Christmas Market at the Späth'sche Baumschulen (Späth Tree Nursery)

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On the first three Advent weekends, the Späth'sche Baumschule in Baumschulenweg opens its Christmas market. The stands show crafts and unusual gift ideas, and the food ranges from langos and solyanka (a hearty sour soup, Soljanka) to glögg (Nordic mulled wine) and cookies.

Many families come for the kids' program: the Monbijou-Theater performs Grimm fairy tales, there is live music and fairy-tale theater, and a horse-drawn wagon (Kremser) rolls across the Christmas-decorated grounds. In the heated gardener's tent, little ones can also get creative. It is open from 11 am to 8 pm each day. Adults pay €8, reduced €5, and kids and teens up to age 16 are free. There is also farmhouse bread and chocolate. Address: Späth'sche Baumschulen, Späthstraße 80, 12437 Berlin. Before you set out, take a quick look at the organizer's site in case times change.

Parent tip: Since kids up to 16 are free, the trip is worthwhile for bigger families too. The crafts tent is heated, which makes it a good place for a warm-up break.

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Späth'sche Baumschulen (opens in a new tab)
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Späth'sche Baumschulen, Späthstraße 80, 12437 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas story time

Sinneszauber: FEZ Family Time in Advent

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On the four Advent weekends, the FEZ in the Wuhlheide turns into a Christmas market for families. Kids between 2 and 12 make crafts, including with upcycled materials, write wish lists (Wunschzettel), bake cookies in the Christmas bakery (Weihnachtsbäckerei) and work in the ceramics and nature workshop. There is also face painting, a reading corner, board games and a stage program for the whole family.

It is open Saturdays and Sundays from 12 to 6 pm. The day ticket costs €6.50 per person, and families of two or more pay €5 per person. The FEZ recommends coming by S3 to Wuhlheide or on tram lines 27 and 60, because parking is scarce.

Parent tip: Come by S-Bahn and tram, because parking is scarce.

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FEZ-Berlin (opens in a new tab)
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FEZ-Berlin, An der Wuhlheide 197, 12459 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Hops & Hopsi: In Santa's Toy Room (Im Spielzeugzimmer des Weihnachtsmannes)

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At the Kulturhaus Spandau, the clowns Hops and Hopsi perform their show Im Spielzeugzimmer des Weihnachtsmannes on Thursday, Dec 3, 2026, at 10 am. The page lists one more date but does not give it.

Together with the kids, the clowns explore the toy room. Objects appear and disappear, thoughts are read, and sounds come out of a magic box. The question is whether the tricks of the magician Hopsini succeed or whether he needs the help of the little audience. An age recommendation and the price are not on the page.

Parent tip: Expect it to be in German.

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Kulturhaus Spandau (Ticketshop Berlin.de) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Kulturhaus Spandau, Mauerstraße 6, 13597 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas market

Alt-Rixdorf Christmas Market (Alt-Rixdorfer Weihnachtsmarkt)

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On the second Advent weekend, Richardplatz in Neukölln becomes a historic Christmas market with cobblestones, oil lamps and about 200 stands, most of them run by nonprofit groups.

Kids will not be bored: a witch hands out sweets, Santa comes by with his angels and listens to poems recited for him, the Three Kings (Heilige Drei Könige) arrive with camels, and pony rides are sure to warm things up. The market opens on Friday from 5 to 9 pm, on Saturday from 2 to 9 pm and on Sunday from 2 to 8 pm. Ask the organizer for the admission price. Address: Richardplatz (Alt-Rixdorf), Richardplatz 28, 12055 Berlin. Before you set out, take a quick look at the organizer's site in case times change.

Parent tip: Practice a short poem in case Santa comes by. Friday evening is usually the most crowded.

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Bezirksamt Neukölln (opens in a new tab)
Where
Richardplatz (Alt-Rixdorf), Richardplatz 28, 12055 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Christmas at Tempelhof Airport (Weihnachten im Tempelhofer Flughafen)

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On two Advent weekends, the old fire station at Tempelhof Airport gets wintry. The winter market offers crafts and food as gift ideas, plus kids' books and games. Food trucks provide meals and warm drinks.

Families get a kids' program of their own, and on the sixth floor of the tower a family-friendly entertainment program runs. It is open Dec 4 to 6 and Dec 11 to 13, Fridays from 4 to 8 pm and Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 8 pm. The winter market is largely covered, which makes it pleasant in rain and cold. Address: THF-Tower, alte Feuerwache, Tempelhofer Damm 45, 12101 Berlin. Before you set out, take a quick look at the organizer's site in case times change.

Parent tip: The U6 stops at Paradestraße, right at the grounds. A good plan B when the weather outside is unpleasant.

Host
THF Berlin (opens in a new tab)
Where
THF Tower, old fire station (alte Feuerwache), Tempelhofer Damm 45, 12101 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Family Christmas event

Advent and Winter Tours at Zoo Berlin

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Zoo Berlin invites visitors to Advent and winter tours in December. They take place on Dec 5, 6, 12 and 13 and from Dec 19 to 27, mostly at 11 am, and on many days also at 1 pm. On Dec 24 there is only the 11 am tour.

The event is marked on visitBerlin as a kids' and Christmas event. The tour takes place in any weather and is guided only in German. Tickets are sold only online in advance and in limited numbers, and no price is given on the page.

Parent tip: Dress for the weather, since the tour runs in any weather. Get your tickets ahead of time in the zoo shop.

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Zoo Berlin (opens in a new tab)
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Zoo Berlin, Hardenbergplatz 8, 10787 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas market

Christmas Market at the Grunewald Hunting Lodge (Jagdschloss Grunewald)

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On the second Advent weekend, the shores of the Grunewaldsee turn into a fairy tale. Around the hunting lodge, the oldest surviving palace in Berlin, lit market stands sell crafts, jewelry and Christmas decorations, and there is mulled wine (Glühwein), hot cocoa and small treats.

For kids the program is the real reason to come: between the stands they can run into Frau Holle, the wicked stepmother, Hansel and Gretel or Cinderella (Aschenputtel) at any time. A storyteller and music add variety. In the evening, night watchmen in historic costume walk guests to the parking lot and the bus stop. The market is open on Dec 5 and 6 from 11 am to 7 pm each day, and kids up to age six get in free. Address: Jagdschloss Grunewald, Hüttenweg 100, 14193 Berlin. Before you set out, take a quick look at the organizer's site in case times change.

Parent tip: The palace sits in the middle of the woods, so pack warm shoes. If you stay until dark, the night watchmen can walk you to the bus.

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Stiftung Preußische Schlösser und Gärten Berlin-Brandenburg (opens in a new tab)
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Jagdschloss Grunewald, Hüttenweg 100, 14193 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Ox and Donkey (Ox und Esel)

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The Junges Staatstheater Berlin performs Ox und Esel from Dec 5 to Dec 19, 2026 on Stage 1 of the Theater an der Parkaue in Lichtenberg. The ticket page lists Saturday, Dec 5, and Saturday, Dec 19, each at 4 pm, and there are further performances.

The page gives no synopsis or age recommendation, so it is best to ask the theater. Tickets start at €19 and are available online or by phone. The theater is about 300 meters from Frankfurter Allee S-Bahn and U-Bahn station.

Parent tip: Ask about the age recommendation before buying, since it is missing from the ticket page. Expect it to be in German.

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Theater an der Parkaue, Junges Staatstheater Berlin (opens in a new tab)
Where
Theater an der Parkaue, Stage 1, Parkaue 29, 10367 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Carol concert

The Nutcracker (with ballet), Family Concert (Der Nussknacker)

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The Kammerorchester Unter den Linden, together with the Deutsche Oper Berlin as a cooperation partner, plays the Nutcracker as a family concert with ballet. The ticket page lists Saturday, Dec 5, 2026, at 3 pm at the Philharmonie. One more date takes place through Dec 20.

The page gives no detailed description or age recommendation. Tickets start at €36.25 and are sold online or by phone through Berlin.de.

Parent tip: Ask about an age recommendation for younger kids before you buy.

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Kammerorchester Unter den Linden (opens in a new tab)
Where
Philharmonie Berlin, Herbert-von-Karajan-Straße 1, 10785 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Who, How, What Christmas? (Wer Wie Was Weihnachten?)

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As always, the trolls Frieda and Mey hibernate through the winter. This year Knut wakes them by saying that Christmas is at the door. But nobody is standing outside, so the two set off to look for the mysterious Christmas: is it big, small or dangerous?

The play is performed with puppets at the Schaubude puppet theater in Prenzlauer Berg. The first date in the calendar is Saturday, Dec 5, at 3 pm, and four more dates are added. Tickets start at €15. Address: Schaubude Berlin, Greifswalder Straße 81-84, 10405 Berlin.

Parent tip: You can find the other dates and the age recommendation in the Schaubude's schedule. Expect it to be in German.

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Schaubude Berlin (opens in a new tab)
Where
Schaubude Berlin, Greifswalder Straße 81-84, 10405 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Christmas Celebration at the Alte Fasanerie (Old Pheasant Farm)

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On Saint Nicholas Day (Nikolaustag), the Alte Fasanerie in Lübars invites everyone to its Christmas celebration, which is especially popular with families with kids. A campfire, live music and a contemplative mood make the small market in the green north of Reinickendorf a nice Advent outing.

A stage program for the whole family provides entertainment, various stands sell roasted almonds and other treats, and anyone still looking for gifts will find some too. The celebration takes place on Sunday, Dec 6, 2026, from 1 to 6 pm. Admission details were not yet available. The grounds are close to the village of Lübars. Address: Alte Fasanerie, Fasanerie 10, 13469 Berlin. Before you set out, take a quick look at the organizer's site in case times change.

Parent tip: Buses 222 and X21 stop nearby at Quickborner Straße. Bring warm clothes, because the celebration is outdoors.

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Alte Fasanerie Lübars (opens in a new tab)
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Alte Fasanerie, Fasanerie 10, 13469 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas story time

Christmas Celebration for the Animals at Tierheim Berlin (animal shelter)

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On the second Sunday of Advent, Dec 6, the Tierheim Berlin on Hausvaterweg opens its Christmas celebration for the animals from 11 am to 4 pm. Admission costs €1, and kids under six get in free.

For kids there is campfire bread on a stick (Stockbrot) at the fire basket and fairy tales to listen to. If you like, bring small gifts for the animals and hand them over at the gift-giving (Bescherung) in the animal houses. The shelter is in northeast Berlin. It is best to bring warm clothes, since part of the program takes place outdoors.

Parent tip: Dress warmly, because the campfire bread and fire basket are outdoors. You can bring food or toys for the animals.

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Tierheim Berlin (opens in a new tab)
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Tierheim Berlin, Hausvaterweg 39, 13057 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Frau Holle

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Hardworking Marie has plenty to do in Frau Holle's land and is rewarded with gold. Her lazy sister also wants her reward after refusing to work for Frau Holle, and she gets it too.

The Varia Vineta Theater Berlin performs the traditional fairy-tale production from Nov 19 to Dec 29, 2026. There are 14 dates, one of them on Thursday, Dec 10, at 4 pm. The performance lasts about 50 minutes with no intermission. Tickets start at €14.61. Address: Varia Vineta (Stadttheater Pankow), Berliner Straße, 13189 Berlin.

Parent tip: More dates are listed in the ticket calendar. The play is a classic fairy tale, not an explicitly Christmas play, but it is performed during Advent. Expect it to be in German.

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Varia Vineta Theater Berlin (opens in a new tab)
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Varia Vineta (Stadttheater Pankow), Berliner Straße, 13189 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Ich & Her Meyer: Emil Saves Christmas (Emil rettet das Weihnachtsfest)

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At the Kulturhaus Spandau, the play Emil rettet das Weihnachtsfest by Ich & Her Meyer runs on Thursday, Dec 10, 2026, at 10 am. The ticket page lists one more date, which is not given.

It is a musical, interactive Christmas fairy tale. Shortly before the holiday, Santa's sleigh is broken, and the presents are ready. Little Emil still believes in Santa and tries to convince his father that he really exists. The page gives no age recommendation and no price.

Parent tip: The show starts at 10 am, so allow plenty of time for the trip to Spandau. Expect it to be in German.

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Kulturhaus Spandau (Ticketshop Berlin.de) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Kulturhaus Spandau, Mauerstraße 6, 13597 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

31st Original Berlin Christmas Circus (Original Berliner Weihnachtscircus)

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The 31st Original Berliner Weihnachtscircus is in town from Dec 11, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 at the Olympic Stadium (Olympiastadion). The ticket page lists, for example, the performance on Saturday, Dec 12, at 5 pm, and there are more dates throughout the run.

The show features international circus arts with acrobatics, classic circus acts, animal acts and comedy. According to the provider, the show is meant for the whole family. Tickets start at €37.35, online or by phone. The page lists no age limits or kids' prices.

Parent tip: The ticket page lists no kids' prices, so ask about discounts for children when you book.

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Original Berliner Weihnachtscircus (Ticketshop Berlin.de) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Am Olympiastadion Berlin (Olympische Straße / Rominter Allee), Olympischer Platz 3, 14053 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Glittery and the Sparkle Elf (Glittery und der Funkelwichtel)

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In the snowy magic forest, the big Glitter Festival is being prepared. But the magic light of the little Sparkle Elf (Funkelwichtel) from the North Pole has disappeared, and without it he cannot grant the heartfelt wishes of the animal children.

The fairy Glittery and her friends set out to look for it. The Christmas fairy tale is shown as a lovingly staged puppet theater. In December alone there are 17 dates at Glittery's Magical Store in Köpenick's Old Town. Tickets start at €12.34. Address: Glittery's Magical Store, Alt Köpenick 31/33, 12555 Berlin.

Parent tip: Seats are limited, so book in good time. Expect it to be in German.

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Glittery's Magical Store (opens in a new tab)
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Glittery's Magical Store, Alt Köpenick 31/33, 12555 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas crafts

Angels. Heavenly Messengers (Engel. Himmlische Boten)

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How are angels shown in paintings, and what stories belong to these heavenly beings? First, kids and adults walk through the exhibition together and meet angels who make music, deliver messages, fight or pray.

Afterward, participants make their own winged angel figures. The workshop is meant for kids ages 6 to 12 and takes place on a Saturday in Advent. The fee includes museum admission, and the number of participants is limited. Address: Gemäldegalerie, Matthäikirchplatz 4, 10785 Berlin.

Parent tip: The meeting point is the foyer. Booking online is recommended because spots are limited. Expect it to be in German.

Host
Gemäldegalerie (Staatliche Museen zu Berlin) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Gemäldegalerie, Matthäikirchplatz 4, 10785 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Carol concert

Family Concert: Christmas with Astrid Lindgren

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The family concert in Dahlem gets everyone in the mood for Christmas with Astrid Lindgren's story Als der Bäckhult-Bauer in die Stadt fuhr (When the Bäckhult Farmer Went to Town). Andreas Peer Kähler narrates, and the Astrid-Lindgren-Combo plays Swedish folk music on violin, clarinet, recorder, accordion and double bass.

Before the concert starts, kids can bake Swedish cinnamon rolls with guidance, and they are eaten after the concert. Baking begins 45 minutes before the concert and costs nothing extra. The program is meant for kids ages 5 and up and lasts 60 minutes. Address: Rudolf-Steiner-Haus, Bernadottestraße 90/92, 14195 Berlin.

Parent tip: Every child needs a ticket. Doors open at 1:15 pm, and baking starts at the same time. Expect it to be in German.

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Rudolf-Steiner-Haus Berlin (opens in a new tab)
Where
Rudolf-Steiner-Haus, Bernadottestraße 90/92, 14195 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

A Christmas Story (Eine Weihnachtsgeschichte), Nobel-Popel Music Theater

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In the Arndt-Bause-Saal of the Freizeitforum Marzahn, Eine Weihnachtsgeschichte is performed as music theater for kids. The organizer is Nobel-Popel. The calendar lists Wednesday, Dec 16, 2026, at 11 am, plus two more dates.

Doors open at 9:30 am, and tickets start at €7 and may still be available at the box office on site. The morning show also suits daycare (Kita) and school groups. Address: Freizeitforum Marzahn, Arndt-Bause-Saal, Marzahner Promenade 55, 12679 Berlin.

Parent tip: Tickets may still be available at the box office on site. The tram stops right in front of the building. Expect it to be in German.

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Freizeitforum Marzahn (opens in a new tab)
Where
Freizeitforum Marzahn, Arndt-Bause-Saal, Marzahner Promenade 55, 12679 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

22nd Roncalli Christmas Circus (Roncalli Weihnachtscircus)

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The 22nd Roncalli Weihnachtscircus is at the Tempodrom in Kreuzberg from Dec 17, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027. The ticket page lists, among others, a performance on Wednesday, Dec 23, at 3 pm.

The program combines classic circus art with modern elements. There are international acrobats, humorous clowning and a poetic staging in festive Christmas spirit. Tickets start at €38.90 and can be booked online or by phone. The page gives no age recommendation.

Parent tip: The 3 pm afternoon shows are usually easier on smaller kids than evening dates.

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Circus Roncalli (opens in a new tab)
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Tempodrom, Möckernstraße 10, 10963 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Carol concert

Family Concert: An Orchestra Bakes for Christmas (Ein Orchester backt zu Weihnachten)

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On Saturday, Dec 19, 2026, at 11 am, the Great Hall of the Konzerthaus at Gendarmenmarkt hosts the family concert Ein Orchester backt zu Weihnachten. The event is part of the Konzerthaus's series of family concerts.

The ticket page does not describe an exact program, and an age recommendation is also missing. Tickets start at €25.50, online or by phone. Late morning is a comfortable time for families with younger kids.

Parent tip: The page gives no age recommendation, so ask the Konzerthaus if in doubt.

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Konzerthaus Berlin (opens in a new tab)
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Konzerthaus Berlin, Great Hall (Großer Saal), Gendarmenmarkt, 10117 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

My Nutcracker (Mein Nussknacker)

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Mein Nussknacker runs from Dec 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 at the Urania in Schöneberg. The ticket page lists performances on Sunday, Dec 20, and Friday, Dec 25, each at 11:30 am, with 15 dates in all.

Professional classical dancers show the story of Clara, the Nutcracker Prince and the Mouse King in elaborate costumes and sets. The staging is child-friendly and meant as a performance for the whole family. Tickets start at €12.34.

Parent tip: The 11:30 am morning shows suit smaller kids well.

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Urania Berlin (Ticketshop Berlin.de) (opens in a new tab)
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Christmas show

The Little Santa (Der kleine Weihnachtsmann)

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The Weite Theater in the Parkaue in Lichtenberg shows the play Der kleine Weihnachtsmann on Sunday, Dec 20, 2026, at 11 am. According to the page there are three more dates, which are not listed individually there.

Sunday morning suits a family outing in the run-up to Christmas. The page gives no age recommendation and no price, so it is best to ask the theater directly. Tickets are sold through the theater's ticket link.

Parent tip: Ask about the age recommendation and price before you buy, since neither is on the page. Expect it to be in German.

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Das Weite Theater, Parkaue 23, 10367 Berlin (opens in maps)
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Christmas events for kids in Schönefeld

Christmas show

Circus Berolina Christmas Circus (Weihnachtscircus) (Schönefeld)

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Circus Berolina performs its Christmas circus from Dec 18, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 at the Tier-Erlebnispark Waltersdorf in Schönefeld. As an example, the ticket page lists Thursday, Dec 24, at 1 pm.

In the Berolina tent there are acrobatics, animal acts and clowns. The show is described as a family event, and age limits or kids' prices are not on the page. Tickets start at €29.37 and are sold online or by phone through Berlin.de.

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Circus Berolina (Ticketshop Berlin.de) (opens in a new tab)
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Tier-Erlebnispark Waltersdorf, Berliner Straße 10B, 12529 Schönefeld (opens in maps)
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Christmas events for kids in Berlin: questions parents ask

What are the 2026 Christmas events for kids in Berlin?

For 2026, we confirmed 55 Christmas events for kids in Berlin, each on its host’s own page: Christmas Market at the Späth'sche Baumschulen (Späth Tree Nursery), Christmas Market at the Grunewald Hunting Lodge (Jagdschloss Grunewald), Berlin Christmas Time at the Red Town Hall (Berliner Weihnachtszeit am Roten Rathaus) and 52 more. Each one is listed above with times, cost and a link to the host.

Are there free Christmas events for kids in Berlin?

Yes, 15 of the 55 events here are free: Christmas Market in Front of Charlottenburg Palace (Schloss Charlottenburg), Christmas Market at Lehmanns Bauernhof (Lehmann's Farm), An Advent Day for the Whole Family and 12 more. Some free events still ask you to register, so check each listing.

Where can kids see Santa this year in Berlin?

Where to see Santa: Alt-Rixdorf Christmas Market (Alt-Rixdorfer Weihnachtsmarkt), Winter Wonderland at Britzer Garten, Lucia Christmas Market at the Kulturbrauerei and 1 more. Check the listings above for times and booking.

Where are there Christmas story times for kids in Berlin?

Christmas story times on this page: Christmas Market at the Grunewald Hunting Lodge (Jagdschloss Grunewald), Berlin Christmas Time at the Red Town Hall (Berliner Weihnachtszeit am Roten Rathaus), Christmas Market at Lehmanns Bauernhof (Lehmann's Farm) and 8 more. Library story times are usually free; ones with a meal or show are ticketed.

How do you confirm these events?

We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city, library or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 9, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.

Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.

The story of Christmas in Berlin

Berlin at Christmas is less one big market than a whole city of them. Kids can ride a vintage carousel in front of a palace, follow a glowing trail through a botanical garden, and watch a Santa Claus fly over the stalls in a reindeer sleigh. This guide explains the traditions, the best-known events and how the season is laid out for families.

How Berlin celebrates Christmas, and what is different for a visiting family

Berlin has more than 80 Christmas markets, according to one overview of the city's markets, and they are spread across the districts rather than gathered in one square. The big ones, such as the markets at the Memorial Church, at the Red City Hall and in Spandau Old Town, run for weeks. Small neighborhood markets can last only a weekend, and one of the most charming, in Neukölln, lasts just three days.

The oldest story goes back to about 1530, when merchants in Cölln, the sister town of old Berlin, were allowed to sell honey cake near the Petriplatz and the fish market. That makes the idea of a Berlin Christmas market almost 500 years old. For a visiting family it means you can pick your style: a cozy oil-lamp market, a farm with ponies, a fairy-tale forest or a funfair with dozens of rides.

The other thing to know is that many of the big attractions are evening events. The light trails at the Botanical Garden and the Tierpark start in the late afternoon, so plan an early dinner and warm layers.

Local Christmas traditions your child will meet

Markets come first. Honey cake has been on sale at Berlin Christmas markets since about 1530, so a bite of it is a bit of city history. At the Alt-Rixdorf market in Neukölln, about 250 oil lamps light the square, and only charities and non-profit groups run the stalls, so the money goes to good causes.

Then there is the big tree. Every year a tall tree stands at the Brandenburg Gate on Pariser Platz, often called the most photographed Christmas tree in Germany. In 2025 it was a 16 meter spruce from Thuringia, decorated with 14,000 LED lights and hundreds of baubles. Over at the Red City Hall market, a Santa Claus in a reindeer sleigh flew over the stalls three times each evening in 2025.

A newer tradition is the Christmas Garden, an illuminated walk through a garden after dark. Berlin's was the first of its kind in Germany in 2016, and the idea came from Kew Gardens in London, where it started in 2013. December 6 is St. Nicholas Day, and several events on this page, from a farm fair to an animal shelter party, are timed for that Sunday.

Planning a Christmas visit to Berlin with kids

This page lists the confirmed events for the 2026 season, and a few of them are free. The earliest start on October 31 with the Lichtenberg funfair-style market, and most markets open between mid and late November. The Christmas Garden opens on November 18, the Christmas lights at the Tierpark on November 20, and the Red City Hall market, the Charlottenburg Palace market and the Spandau Old Town market on November 23. Several run into early January, and the Christmas Garden goes until January 10, 2027.

The mix is broad. There are markets, light trails, farm and forest fairs, puppet theaters, concerts, Nutcracker ballets, library story hours, workshops in museums and three Christmas circuses. Most weekend markets cluster on the Advent weekends, and a lot of the smaller fairs fall on December 5 and 6.

Budget-wise, entry to many big markets is free and you pay for rides. Some smaller fairs charge a small gate fee, for example 3.50 euros at the Grunewald hunting lodge, with children up to 6 free. Theater shows and light trails are ticketed, so book those early.

A tiny train on the Christmas market

In 1952 and 1953, a miniature railway ran on the Christmas market in East Berlin. Its track was only 381 millimeters wide, a little wider than a school ruler is long. It is seen as a forerunner of the children's railway in the Wuhlheide. If your kids love trains, you will find modern echoes at the kids' train at the Hellersdorf family market.

Traditions today

  • Alt-Rixdorf Christmas market: A three-day market on the second Advent weekend in Neukölln, lit by about 250 oil lamps. Only non-profit groups run stalls, and the proceeds go to good causes.
  • The Christmas tree at the Brandenburg Gate: A giant tree on Pariser Platz, often called the most photographed Christmas tree in Germany. In 2025 it was a 16 meter spruce from Thuringia.
  • Christmas market at the Red City Hall: A central market with a Ferris wheel, an ice rink at the Neptune Fountain and an old-Berlin lane of stalls. In 2025 entry was free, and Santa flew over in a reindeer sleigh three times each evening.
  • Christmas Garden at the Botanical Garden: An illuminated evening trail through the Botanical Garden in Dahlem, running since 2016. The lit weeping beech is one of the sights.
  • Spandau Old Town Christmas market: A big market in the old town of Spandau, held since 1974, with more than 400 stalls on weekends.
  • Christmas market at the Memorial Church: A market around the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church on Breitscheidplatz in its present form since 1983, one of the best-known markets in the west of the city.

A fact for kids

In 1952 and 1953, a tiny train ran on the Berlin Christmas market. Its rails were only 381 millimeters apart, just a little more than a school ruler is long.

Questions about Christmas in Berlin

Is Berlin worth visiting at Christmas with kids?

Yes, if your kids like variety. Berlin has more than 80 Christmas markets, light trails, puppet shows, Nutcracker ballets and three Christmas circuses, and a few of the events are free. Many markets sit in different districts, so you can pick one or two a day rather than trying to see everything.

When do the Christmas markets in Berlin open in 2026?

The earliest start on October 31, such as the funfair-style Lichtenberg winter market. The Memorial Church market and the Spandau winter fair are listed from November 13, the Humboldt Forum winter market on November 18, and the Red City Hall, Charlottenburg Palace and Spandau Old Town markets on November 23. Many run until late December, and some until early January.

Where can kids meet Santa in Berlin?

At the Alt-Rixdorf market in Neukölln, Santa visits with angels, and at the Lucia market in the Kulturbrauerei a Santa is there daily. Spandau Old Town also has Santa and cotton candy. In 2025, a Santa even flew over the Red City Hall market in a reindeer sleigh three times each evening.

Are there free Christmas events in Berlin?

Yes, a few of the events are free. Examples are the Charlottenburg Palace market, the market at the Memorial Church, the Humboldt Forum winter market and Lehmann's farm market in Marienfelde. Free entry usually means rides and food still cost extra.

Are Christmas events in Berlin in English?

Most events are in the local language, German. Markets, light trails and funfairs need no language at all, but puppet theaters, fairy-tale shows and library story hours are in German. Check with the host if a show or workshop matters to you.

What is the Christmas Garden in Berlin?

It is an illuminated evening trail through the Botanical Garden in Dahlem. Berlin's was the first Christmas Garden in Germany, in 2016, and the idea came from Kew Gardens in London. In 2026 it opens on November 18 and runs to January 10, 2027, and it needs a ticket. Family days are cheaper, at 42.90 euros.

What is the Alt-Rixdorf Christmas market?

It is a small, charming market on the Richardplatz in the Bohemian Village in Neukölln. About 250 oil lamps light it, and only charities and clubs get a stall, so all proceeds go to good causes. In 2026 it runs Friday to Sunday, December 4 to 6, with pony rides and a Santa visit.

Which is the oldest Berlin Christmas market?

The oldest known story dates to about 1530, when merchants in Cölln, the sister town of old Berlin, were allowed to sell honey cake near the Petriplatz and the fish market. In 1750 the market moved to Breite Straße. Today's markets are much newer, but the honey cake tradition is still going.

What is the big Christmas tree at the Brandenburg Gate?

It is a tall tree on Pariser Platz, often called the most photographed Christmas tree in Germany. In 2025 it was a 16 meter spruce from Schallenburg in Thuringia, set up by the Technical Relief Agency and decorated a day later with 14,000 LED lights and hundreds of baubles.

Are there Christmas light trails for kids in Berlin?

Yes, two. The Christmas Garden in the Botanical Garden opens November 18, and Christmas at the Tierpark opens November 20 with a two kilometer light trail and a vintage steam carousel for kids. Both start in the late afternoon, and tickets start at 15.90 euros for the Tierpark.

What can kids do at Berlin Christmas markets besides ride carousels?

Quite a lot. At the Grunewald hunting lodge market, costumed fairy-tale characters walk the lanes and a storyteller reads aloud. At the Späth tree nursery there is Grimm fairy-tale theater and crafts, and at the Domäne Dahlem Advent market kids paint ornaments. Lehmann's farm in Marienfelde has farm animals and pony rides.

Which Berlin Christmas markets have rides for small children?

Charlottenburg Palace has two kids' carousels and a small Ferris wheel, and the Memorial Church market has gentle children's carousels. The Hellersdorf family market has a chain carousel and a kids' train. Bigger funfair-style options are Lichtenberg, with about 80 rides, and Spandau, with a family roller coaster.

Which Christmas shows for kids are on in Berlin in 2026?

There is a long list. Examples are the Bibi and Tina Christmas musical, the Rolf Zuckowski Christmas Bakery musical, puppet shows such as Glittery and the Funkelwichtel, Frau Holle, and Nutcracker ballets and concerts. Most are in German, and prices start from about 7 to 45 euros depending on the show.

Are there Christmas circuses in Berlin?

Yes, three. The Original Berliner Weihnachtscircus plays at the Olympiastadion from December 11, the Roncalli Christmas circus at the Tempodrom from December 17, and Circus Berolina near Schönefeld from December 18. All run into early January 2027.

What did people eat at Berlin Christmas markets long ago?

Mainly honey cake. As early as about 1530, merchants in Cölln were allowed to sell it, and you can still find honey cake at Christmas markets today. It is a tasty way to try a bit of old Berlin with kids.

Was there ever a toy train on a Berlin Christmas market?

Yes. In 1952 and 1953, a miniature railway with tracks only 381 millimeters wide ran on the East Berlin Christmas market. It is seen as a forerunner of the children's railway in the Wuhlheide.

How many Christmas markets does Berlin have?

More than 80, according to one overview of the city's markets. Big ones such as the Memorial Church, the Red City Hall and Spandau Old Town run for weeks, while the Alt-Rixdorf market lasts only three days. That is why it helps to pick two or three that fit your family.

Which Berlin Christmas events charge admission?

Several smaller fairs charge a small fee. The Grunewald hunting lodge market costs 3.50 euros with children up to 6 free, the Späth tree nursery costs 8 euros with kids under 16 free, and the Domäne Dahlem Advent market costs 4.50 euros with kids under 12 free. Light trails and theater shows are ticketed, and the Alt-Rixdorf price is not yet known.

What is happening in Berlin on St. Nicholas Day, December 6?

December 6, 2026 is a Sunday. The Alt-Rixdorf market runs until 20:00, the Old Pheasantry Christmas fair in Lübars runs from 13:00 to 18:00 with a campfire and a family stage show, and the animal shelter fair runs from 11:00 to 16:00 for 1 euro, with kids under 6 free. The Grunewald hunting lodge market also runs that weekend.

Where can kids see farm animals or ponies at Christmas in Berlin?

Lehmann's farm in Marienfelde has farm animals, pony rides and a fairy-tale storyteller, with free entry on the second and third Advent weekends. Pony rides are also on offer at the Alt-Rixdorf market. The animal shelter fair on December 6 adds stick bread over a fire bowl and gifts for the animals.

What can we do indoors with kids at Christmas in Berlin?

Try the Heissa Holzmarkt, an alternative winter market with an indoor playground and cookie baking, or the heated wooden huts at the fairy-tale theater in Monbijoupark for ages 4 and up. Museums run family days too, such as the free Advent day at the Museum of European Cultures on December 5 with a valid museum ticket, and an angel workshop at the Gemäldegalerie on December 12.

Sources

  1. Christmas markets in Berlin, Wikipedia
  2. Das romantischste Jubiläum des Jahres: Der 50. Alt-Rixdorfer Weihnachtsmarkt, Bezirksamt Neukölln (berlin.de)
  3. Berliner Weihnachtszeit am Roten Rathaus, Ausgabe 2025, Festivals in Deutschland
  4. Thüringer Fichte wird zum Advent nach Berlin geschickt, evangelisch.de
  5. Pressemitteilung Christmas Garden Berlin 2016, Botanischer Garten und Botanisches Museum Berlin

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