CHRISTMAS MARKET BERLIN

Our opening hours

Christmas Market Hours

Christmas market

Admission is by donation. Hours may change depending on weather and events.

Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Holiday
🎄 Christmas Days
24 December: Closed · 25–26 December: 12:00 - 22:00

What awaits
you

Winterquartier Berlin in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg hosts a festive Christmas market: winter market huts, a cultural programme, arts and crafts, an indoor ice rink and Bavarian curling. Families and groups of friends have plenty to explore through Advent – strolling, sampling festive treats and ice skating in the middle of Berlin.

Winter market huts

Winter market huts

At Winterquartier Berlin, cosy market stalls fill the air with the scent of roasted almonds, sweet and savoury specialities, and festive lights everywhere you look.

Cultural programme

Culture programme

Expect a varied cultural programme with fire shows, theatre, live music, raves and events for all ages.

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Market stall with handmade Christmas decorations and crafts at Winterquartier Berlin

Arts & crafts

Arts & crafts

From handmade jewellery to woodwork and unique decorations, you’ll find plenty of ideas for Advent here. Discover small and large treasures, and pick out the perfect Christmas gift for family and friends.

Ice skating

Ice skating

Our 1,000 m² indoor ice rink keeps you skating whatever the weather. Glide round the big ice surface at your own pace, or hire ice skates and penguin skating aids right on site.

To the rink
Live music from artist collectives

Music-on-Ice

Music on Ice

Look forward to varied nights on the ice: ice disco evenings with 80s and 90s hits, plus Music-on-Ice sessions with a changing line-up of DJs.

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Bavarian curling lane hire, Berlin

Bavarian curling lane

Bavarian curling lane

Play a round of Bavarian curling – like curling, but without the brooms – on our covered Bavarian curling lane right in Friedrichshain. It’s an easy game to pick up, and the atmosphere makes it perfect for friends, family or a company event.

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See the programme

OUR STALLS

Mulled wine stall at the Christmas market

Mulled Wine

A range of mulled wine styles.

the Vegan Gyros

At the Vegan Gyros, the food does the talking – no frills, just flavour. Customers say it's the best vegan gyros in Berlin.

Pfannenstüble stall at the Christmas market

Pfannenstüble

Hot mushroom pan (vegan) and hearty kale with smoked Kassler pork.

Grillpavillon

Grillpavillon

Grill classics straight off the barbecue: Havelländer apple pork, neck steak, Krakauer sausage and vegan bratwurst.

Flammkuchenhütte

Flammkuchenhütte

Crispy flammkuchen, made in plenty of variations.

Spätzlemacher

Spätzlehütte

Discover the art of making spätzle at Spätzlemacher. Their speciality: freshly made, homemade spätzle.

Loaded Fries

Loaded Fries

Fries with a range of toppings.

Sweet Hut

Sweet Hut

Freshly baked langos, quarkbällchen, crêpes, golden-brown mutzen, roasted almonds, glazed apples and caramelised Kaiserschmarrn.

Food and drinks at the Christmas market

More highlights

More stalls to discover

Craft makers at Winterquartier

We're looking for creative makers, designers and small manufacturers. Want to show your handmade products at our Christmas market?

Wanted

  • Crafts & one-offs
  • Design & small-batch goods
  • Handmade decorations and gift ideas
  • Sustainable, regional creations
Candle Pottery Woodwork Jewels Textiles

Apply

  • A short description and photos of your products
  • Space needed (frontage/depth) and power requirements
  • Your price idea
Apply now We'll review your application and get back to you with more details.

FANCY ICE SKATING?

Discover our ice rink, Bavarian curling and other highlights.

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Indoor ice rink

1000 m2 Indoor ice rink

A covered ice surface, perfect whatever the weather.

Rave on Ice

Live music

A lit-up ice rink. 80s and 90s music, hip hop and Rave on Ice nights.

Entertainment for kids

For the whole family

Penguin skating aids for young and old.

FAQs

Der Weihnachtsmarkt bietet winterliche Hütten mit Speisen, Getränken sowie Kunsthandwerk, einer kompletten indoor Eisbahn mit Eisstockschießen und Kulturprogramm.

Die feierliche Eröffnung ist am 29. November 2025. Der Weihnachtsmarkt läuft in der Wintersaison von Ende November bis Februar. Genaue Öffnungszeiten und Event-Termine findest du im Programm des Winterquartiers.

Der Eintritt zum Weihnachtsmarkt selbst ist auf Spendenbasis. Für Spezialangebote wie die Eisbahn oder Eisstockschießen können Tickets oder Zeitfenster gebucht werden.

Ja, das Winterquartier ist ebenfalls für Firmenweihnachtsfeiern in Berlin buchbar. Es gibt individuelle Eventpakete, die Weihnachtsmarkt-Besuch, Eisstockschießen und Catering kombinieren.

Ja – das Winterquartier bietet eine Indoor-Eisbahn mit echtem Eis in einer 1000 quadratmeter Eishalle. Schlittschuhe können vor Ort ausgeliehen werden, Tickets gibt es direkt online über die Winterquartier-Webseite.

“ Celebrate winter at Berlin's urban hotspot for festive Christmas spirit – the Napoleon Komplex, a former industrial site in Friedrichshain. Amid industrial heritage, creative art projects and genuine big-city atmosphere, this is where we create our atmospheric WINTERQUARTIER”

Partnership between Strandbad Wendenschloss and Napoleon Komplex
Napoleon Komplex logo

BeMarket on ICE

Dieses WE:
Markt geöffnet: 11–19 Uhr