Christmas Magic Berlin Gendarmenmarkt is one of the most famous and beautiful Christmas markets in Germany. After a three year break due to construction, it finally returns to its historic location in 2025 and once again transforms Gendarmenmarkt into a sparkling winter fairytale. Between the German Cathedral, the French Cathedral, and the Concert Hall, a place full of magic, lights, and festive atmosphere comes to life. Here, tradition, arts and crafts, music, and culinary delights blend into a unique Christmas experience in the very heart of Berlin. Where Berlin shines in the glow of Christmas.

A festive highlight in the Advent season

Christmas Magic Berlin Gendarmenmarkt attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year who are looking for something special. More than 1,000 chains of lights bathe the square in a warm glow, while the scent of roasted almonds, cinnamon, mulled wine, and freshly baked waffles fills the air. In the white tent city, you can look forward to an exclusive experience: artists, craftspeople, and international musicians create an atmosphere that could hardly be more festive.

Arts and crafts with style and heart

In the large heated arts and crafts tent, you can experience traditional craftsmanship up close. Glassblowers, goldsmiths, wood carvers, candle makers, and tailors demonstrate their skills and offer handmade, unique pieces that are perfect as special Christmas gifts. Every stall tells its story; every piece is one of a kind. This loving craftsmanship makes Christmas Magic Berlin Gendarmenmarkt a place where quality and creativity take center stage.

Culinary delights in a stylish setting

If you visit Christmas Magic, you can look forward to culinary variety. In addition to classics such as bratwurst, roasted chestnuts, and mulled wine, gourmet tents with festively laid tables invite you to feast. Here you enjoy fine specialties from Bavaria, Austria, and Berlin, from flatbread with cream and goulash to Kaiserschmarrn and apple strudel. The heated tents offer a cozy atmosphere where you can dine in comfort even at winter temperatures. A visit to the fine dining tents is particularly recommended, where Berlin’s top chefs serve exclusive Christmas menus.

Music, shows, and a touch of magic

Christmas Magic Berlin Gendarmenmarkt is more than just a market; it is an experience for all the senses. Every day, artists from all over the world perform on the stage in front of the festively illuminated Concert Hall. Musicians, dancers, choirs, and fire artists provide atmospheric entertainment. New Year’s Eve is especially popular, when the Christmas market bids farewell to the year with a DJ, live music, and an impressive fireworks display in the sky. This special moment beneath Berlin’s sparkling night sky is truly unforgettable.

Practical information for your visit

Christmas Magic Berlin Gendarmenmarkt opens its gates from 24 November to 31 December 2025. The market is open daily from 12:00 to 22:00, and on Fridays and Saturdays, even until 23:00. On Christmas Eve you can visit from 12:00 to 18:00, and on New Year’s Eve until midnight. Admission is 2 EUR; children under 12 years have free entry. If you would like to enjoy the culinary offers in the gourmet tents, you should reserve a table in advance, as places are quickly booked up. Gendarmenmarkt is centrally located in Berlin Mitte and can easily be reached by underground (U2 Hausvogteiplatz or U6 Stadtmitte).

Why you should not miss Christmas Magic Berlin Gendarmenmarkt

Hardly any other Christmas market in Germany combines luxury, tradition, and culture as harmoniously as Christmas Magic Berlin Gendarmenmarkt. Between exquisite arts and crafts, festive music, and culinary highlights, you experience the Advent season at the highest level. In addition, part of the entrance fees supports social and cultural projects in Berlin, so your visit also contributes to a good cause. Whether a romantic evening for two, a family outing, or a festive experience with friends, this market is a must for everyone who loves Berlin in Advent.

Our recommendation for your visit

Combine your visit to the Christmas market with a walk through historic central Berlin. Just a few minutes away you will find Museum Island, Unter den Linden boulevard, and the Humboldt Forum. Shopping lovers can add a visit to the Mall of Berlin. This way, your trip to Christmas Magic Berlin Gendarmenmarkt becomes a perfect Advent day full of impressions.

Address and opening hours

What: Christmas market at Gendarmenmarkt
Where: Gendarmenmarkt, 10117 Berlin
When: 24 November to 31 December 2025
Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday 12:00 to 22:00, Friday and Saturday 12:00 to 23:00, Christmas Eve 12:00 to 18:00, New Year’s Eve 12:00 to midnight
Admission: 2 EUR, Monday to Friday 12:00 to 14:00 free, children under 12 free