Spandau Christmas market
Christmas Market in Berlin from 25 November to 22 December 2024
Stroll through the cosy cobbled streets that form one big pedestrian zone and discover Berlin's traditional Christmas market. The entire old town has been festively decorated and, in addition to traditional traders, you will also find numerous beautiful wooden huts where artists, craftspeople and exhibitors offer their wares from four continents.
Every season the Spandau Christmas Market delights Berliners and visitors from all over the world. The entire old town of Spandau forms the atmospheric backdrop for the traditional market. Combine your trip to Spandau with a visit to a Christmas concert or an art exhibition. From here you can reach many sights by public transport.
A Christmas market for the whole family
The market's landmark is the large, magnificent pyramid and the Christmas tree decorated with thousands of lights. The nostalgic Ferris wheel is back in front of Spandau Town Hall. On Werner-Salomon-Platz and the market square there is a children's carousel for the youngest visitors. Thousands of lights illuminate the picturesque huts and conjure up a festive atmosphere. Every year it is festively illuminated at the start of the Christmas market. Surrounding the church of St Nikolai is the historic market with craftsmen and artisans. You are sure to find the perfect Christmas gift here.
Culinary offer
Of course, culinary delicacies are not neglected either: In addition to the traditional Christmas market classics such as mulled wine, roasted almonds and bratwurst, you can also try Spandau specialities, exotic dishes and mulled beer.
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Christmas market in Spandau
Christmas market in Spandau
Nativity scene at the Spandau Christmas market
Nightfall at the Spandau Christmas market
Highlights of the Spandau Christmas market
- It is Berlin’s largest Christmas market
- A free stage programme takes place daily
- The medieval market offers art and handicrafts
Our tips for your visit to the Spandau Christmas market
On Wednesday, a visit for families is particularly worthwhile, because not only does Santa Claus come to visit, but there are also special offers for children and families.
Combine your visit with a stroll through the old town of Spandau and browse through the shops. The Spandau Arcaden shopping centre is also nearby for a shopping spree. Take a look at the Gothic church of St Nikolai at Reformationsplatz and search for the cannonball from the Napoleonic conquest which is embedded in the outer wall.
Of particular interest for the whole family is a visit to the Spandau citadel with its exhibitions and the Juliusturm tower.
Opening hours and entrance fees
- Date: 25 November to 22 December 2024
- Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- Admission is free
Transport
- U-Bahn (underground train) U7 Altstadt Spandau
- S-Bahn (overground train) S3, S9 Berlin-Spandau
You can easily reach the Christmas market by taking the U-Bahn line U7. Get off at the Altstadt Spandau station. The long-distance, regional and S-Bahn station Berlin-Spandau is also well connected. The journey from the S-Bahn station Zoologischer Garten in City West takes about 20 minutes.