Christmas Market at Gendarmenmarkt

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Centrally located at one of the most beautiful squares in Berlin, this Christmas Market offers quality Christmas decoration, food and entertainment.

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Not only thanks to its location between Französischer Dom and Deutscher Dom is the Christmas market at Gendarmenmarkt one of the most atmospheric in the city. The market offers a large range of handmade goods crafted by artisans, Christmas food, and entertainment.

In the market's large crafts tent, visitors can look wood carvers, belt makers, dressmakers, comb makers and other craftspeople over the shoulder. Not far away, talented graphic artists, photographers, stonemasons and painters display their works.

Culinary offerings at the Gendarmenmarkt Christmas market range from unusual snacks to gourmet menus and traditional Christmas delicacies. Jugglers, fire-eaters, choirs and classical, jazz or Gospel ensembles provide a varied entertainment programme on each market day. A part of the proceeds of the admission fee is given to charity.

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Christmas market at Gendarmenmarkt on the map

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Opening Hours: Open daily 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Christmas Eve 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
New Year's Eve 11 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Admission Fee: 1 Euro, free admission for children under 12
Free entrance from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (except 25 & 26 December)
Useful hints: Dogs are not allowed (except for guide dogs)

Public transportation

Underground

0.2km U Hausvogteiplatz
- U2
0.3km U Stadtmitte
- U2
- U6
0.5km U Unter den Linden
- U5
- U6

Bus

0.3km Französische Str.
- 147
0.3km U Stadtmitte
- N6
0.3km Berlin, Werderscher Markt
- 147
0.4km Berlin, Jerusalemer Str.
- 200
- 265
- N2
0.4km Berlin, Staatsoper
- 100
- 300
- N5
0.4km U Stadtmitte [3-4]
- 200
- N2
0.5km U Unter den Linden
- 147
- N6
- 100
- 300
- N5
0.5km U Stadtmitte [5]
- 265

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Christmas Markets in Berlin

Gendarmenmarkt

Gendarmenmarkt in the Mitte district is arguably Berlin's most beautiful square. It is the site of three impressive buildings: The German and the French Cathedral and Schinkel's Konzerthaus. more

Last edited: 14. January 2021