Visit Christmas Markets
During the Advent season, the aroma of Christmas fills the air. There are many Christmas markets to discover in Potsdam, in Berlin, and the surrounding area – whether traditional German, Dutch or with a focus on sustainability. Here you can find recommendations on the most beautiful Christmas markets in the capital region to make your Advent excursion a complete success.
Blue Lights Christmas Market | Potsdam
November 25, 2024 until December 29, 2024 (except December 24, 2024): The largest Christmas Market in Brandenburg is the Blue Lights Christmas Market in the Potsdam city centre. The Market fills the Brandenburger Straße pedestrian zone and Luisenplatz and includes many booths selling Christmas decorations, food, and art.
Dutch Sinterklaas-Fest in the Dutch Quarter | Potsdam
December 7/8, 2024: The Dutch Quarter in Potsdam hosts a festival every year to celebrate “Sinterklaas”, the Dutch version of Father Christmas. Dutch music, food and theatre are some of the many entertainments to be enjoyed.
More Christmas Markets in Potsdam and the Surrounding
Some Christmas markets only take place on special weekends during the Advent season. They often have a specific theme and are particularly lovingly decorated. It’s definitely worth making a note of the dates in your calendar.
- November 29 until December 1, 2024 and December 6-8, 2024: Bohemian Christmas Market at Weber Square
- November 29 until December 1, 2024: Polish Star Market
- December 8, 2024: Advent Magic at Hermannswerder
- November 30 until December 22, 2024 (only at the weekends): Romantic Christmas Village at Krongut Bornstedt
- December 14/15, 2024: Advent Market at the Belvedere Pfingstberg
- November 29 until December 1, 2024: Christmas Market at museum DAS MINSK
- November 29, 2024: Advent Market at Potsdam University, Campus Golm
- November 30 until December 1, 2024: Christmas Market in Beelitz (close to Potsdam)
Advent Market at Domäne Dahlem | Berlin
November 30 until December 22, 2024 (only at the weekends): The Advent market at Domäne Dahlem takes place on all Advent weekends from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., as a market festival on the atmospherically decorated estate of Domäne Dahlem.
Spandau Christmas Market | Berlin
November 25 until December 22, 2024: The largest Christmas Market in Berlin is in the old town of Spandau. The Market boasts 250 market stalls during the week and over 400 on the weekends. Musical events take place on a large stage and a live Christmas nativity scene can be seen with live animals.
Christmas Magic at Gendarmenmarkt | Berlin
November 25, 2025 until December 31, 2025: One of the most beautiful Christmas Markets takes place every year at Gendarmenmarkt in Berlin Mitte. Over a thousand Christmas lights and ornaments make for a festive Christmas atmosphere. Glass blowers, goldsmiths, candle makers, tailors and many other exhibitors offer their artwork for sale in the heated arts and crafts tent. Daily events including music, dance and theatre take place on the main stage.