What could be better than spending long winter evenings together on a fantastic journey? Fairy tales, stories and time spent together make the run-up to Christmas that little bit more magical. We have put together some of the best Christmas events for the whole family for you. We wish you a wonderful festive season!
Tip 1: Take a Christmas ride on the historic steam locomotive
With lots of steam and loud whistles, the ride on the historic locomotive as a Christmas train promises to be a great experience. On 1 December, the train will take you to Lübbenau, where you can visit two cosy Christmas markets and enjoy the pre-Christmas season in a fairytale setting. Or on the following Saturday: either from Berlin to the Potsdam Christmas market, where you can expect a colourful offer and lots of lovely gift ideas. Alternatively, take the St Nicholas tour from Potsdam. Here you can taste mulled wine, sausages and stollen in the historic dining car.
When: 1 and 7 December
Where: Various starting stations
Tip 2: Be enchanted by the Stars in Concert - Christmas Special
At the Stars in Concert, it glitters and shines a little more at Christmas. The stage is transformed into a magical winter wonderland, while the superstars perform their greatest hits as well as the most beautiful American Christmas songs. Look forward to a Christmas special with Elvis, Madonna, Cher, Luis Armstrong and many more show stars.
When: 2 to 26 December
Where: Estrel Hotel & Convention Center, Sonnenallee 225, Neukölln
Tip 3: Admire the Roncalli Weihnachtscircus in the festively decorated Tempodrom
Every year, the Tempodrom is transformed into a backdrop for magical Christmas moments. The Tempodrom is festively decorated for the Roncalli Christmas Circus, while acrobats twirl and snowflakes dance in the circus ring. Look forward to a breathtaking circus performance with Christmas poetry and be enchanted.
When: 19 December to 5 January
Where: Tempodrom, Möckernstraße 10, Kreuzberg
Wintermarket at Schloßplatz Berlin
Visit the winter market at Schloßplatz in Berlin, from 25.11.2024 - 01.01.2025. Enjoy culinary delights, light installations, arts and crafts and a cultural program. Daily 11:00-22:00/23:00, admission free.
Tip 4: Experience a colourful show with Frida
Experience the touching story of Frida & Frida , a young girl who is different - courageous, creative and full of imagination at the Friedrichstadt-Palast. When she falls seriously ill and is mocked by her classmates, she withdraws, but in her loneliness creates a magical best friend she calls "Frida" - a carefree and cheerful version of herself. Be inspired by her courage, humour, imagination and confidence and celebrate a new colourful show on the world's biggest stage.
When: 21 November to 31 January 2025
Where. January 2025
Where: Friedrichstadt-Palast Berlin, Friedrichstraße 107, Mitte
Tip 5: Immerse yourself in Dark Matter's surreal winter wonderland
Adults and children alike will go wide-eyed when they immerse themselves in Dark Matter's fascinating light installation. Take your mobile phone and capture these beautiful memories. You might even want to use them for this year's Christmas card or for personalised gifts.
When: 8 November to 5 January 2025
Where: Dark Matter, Köpenicker Chaussee 46, Lichtenberg
Tip 6: Get in the mood for Christmas at the Open House
Small but mighty, the Open House with Winter Festival at Silent Green in Wedding offers a varied programme for the whole family. Fairytale readings and craft workshops, films, concerts and DJ sets: There's something for every age group. There will also be beautiful and handmade items at the market, historical tours and all kinds of treats.
Tip: On our Christmas market page you will find many more beautiful markets for the whole family.
When: 30 November and 1 December
Where: silent green, Gerichtstraße 35, Wedding
Winter festival at silent green
Tip 7: Go ice skating with the whole family
Glide over the glistening ice while colourful lights fly past you. Ice skating is a classic winter and Christmas activity that will delight young and old alike. For beginners on the ice, there are usually aids to hold on to. We have put together the most beautiful ice rinks in Berlin for you.
Tip 8: It smells, tastes, sounds and shines
At Christmas time, the Museum of European Cultures invites you to the exhibition Christmas with all the senses. From a wide variety of workshops and communal singing to a swap meet for unloved Christmas presents on 5 January, you will also find surprising treasures from the Christmas collection: colourful nativity figures from Peru, a living nativity tavern from Naples and a German Christmas chandelier that creates fascinating shadow plays. Last but not least, the mysterious animal masks raise questions that need to be answered. So the days until Christmas won't be too long.
When: 29 November to 5 February 2025
Where: Museum of European Cultures, Arnimallee 25, Zehlendorf
Christmas with all your senses
Tip 9: Enjoy Christmas baking as a musical experience
With rousing dances, impressive acrobatics and the unforgettable Christmas songs of Rolf Zuckowski, "Die Weihnachtsbäckerei" at the Stage Theater des Westens is the ideal Advent programme for the whole family. It's about three creative siblings who decide to open their own Christmas bakery in the middle of a snowstorm while their parents are stuck on the road. But without a recipe and the right ingredients, ingenuity is required - and the three of them have plenty of it!
When: 24 November to 27 December . December
Where: Stage Theater des Westens, Kantstraße 12, Charlottenburg
Tip 10: Listen to ancient stories in the fairytale hut
Wintertime is fairytale time: from the end of November, you can once again experience the ancient stories and adventures in the unique atmosphere of the fairytale hut. Here, two people bring the characters to life and tell the fairy tales as closely as possible to the original. The performances on Wednesday and Thursday mornings are particularly suitable for children.
When: 27 November to 12 January 2025
Where: Märchenhütte, Monbijoustraße 3B, Mitte
Tip 11: Visit the magic of the senses at the FEZ
During the four Advent weekends, the FEZ will be making Christmas presents, creating festive decorations and working magic with ceramics and natural materials. As always, the FEZ welcomes you with a colourful Advent programme with a variety of ideas and creative moments. And this year, you can also take a few laps in the Christmas roller skating workshop.
When: 30 November to 22 December
Where: Wuhlheide leisure and recreation centre, Straße zum FEZ 2, Treptow-Köpenick
You can find even more tips for Christmas events in our calendar.
We wish you a Merry Christmas.
