Christmas Markets in Berlin
It may be true that I am a wee bit obsessed with Christmas Markets, but in my defense, Berlin really does them well so there is good reason to be excited about the season. Here are some snaps from a few of my favorites markets in the city, where I spent a few evenings last week enjoying Glühwein with friends.
Thea took advantage of the “coat heaters” at the Lucia market- they looked super cozy.
Three of my favorite markets are:
Lucia Weihnachtsmarkt in der Kulturbrauereri
The Lucia Market is a Scandinavian themed market housed inside the Kulturbrauerei which serves up a range of mulled wine and food from Finland, Norway, Sweden and Iceland. It is super charming and a bit off the beaten path so there are not a ton of tourists.
November 26- December 23
Monday- Friday 15-22h, Saturday and Sunday 13-22h
Weihnachtsmarkt am Opernpalais
Not as charming as the Lucia market, I like this one because it is a short walk from my house and there are several local wineries selling homemade mulled wine.
November 26- December 26
Monday- Thursday 12- 21:30h, Friday- Saturday 11- -22:30h, Sunday 11-21:30h
Weihnachtsmarkt am Gendarmenmarkt (we visited last year too)
The market on Gendarmenmarkt is one of the most famous in Berlin, and also one of the nicest, set on the beautiful Gendarmenmarkt. Lots of local crafts people selling homemade goods and lots of good food.
November 26- December 31
daily 11- 22h
Do you have a favorite Christmas market in Berlin or elsewhere?
6 Comments
Lena
December 19, 2012Coat heaters? Genius!
Lottie
December 20, 2012the market looks amazing–one day i am going to make to a real german market and have a gluhwein or two.
Annabelle
December 21, 2012Haha – there is no need to defend your love of Christmas markets! I think your pictures speak to the lovely, cozy and wintery appeal just perfectly!
Robin
December 22, 2012These photos have made me add ‘Christmas Market in Germany’ to our life to-do list. Such a beautiful way to enjoy this season, thank you for sharing them! :)
Jay
December 29, 2012I’m pretty sure coat heaters are the best idea ever!
Hope you are having a lovely Christmas at home Ashley!
Lyndsey Jackson
May 14, 2013We went to Berlin for Christmas this year with a couple of friends and went to man of the markets. We LOVED them!! Our favorites were the Gendarmenmarkt Christmas Market & the one with the Ferris Wheel close to Alexanderplatz, I believe. LOVE the gluhwein & the cheese pretzels!! I had both multiple times daily. I completely fell in love with Berlin during our time there and would truly like to visit again. We walked throughout the city 10-12 hours daily and enjoyed every bit of it. (Even in the snow, sleet & rain). We ate at BackFactory almost every morning and indulged in delicious pastries. Christmas morning we cozied up at Balzac Coffee on Friedrichstraße with HUGE cups of coffee, muffins right out of the oven and a book. It was an amazing trip!