Christmas Market on Breitscheidplatz

The Christmas Market on Breitscheidplatz transforms Berlin's City West into a spectacular winter wonderland beside the iconic Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. This traditional market, organized by AG City e.V. and Schaustellerverband Berlin e.V., welcomes over one million visitors annually with more than 100 festively decorated stalls spread across the historic square. A stunning 400-meter carpet of lights illuminates the entire plaza, creating an enchanting atmosphere alongside over 1,000 decorated fir trees and an impressively adorned fountain in front of the Europa-Center. Visitors can explore handcrafted Christmas stars, sustainable everyday items, and unique gift ideas from skilled artisans, while the heated pop-up restaurant Hirschstube serves traditional festive specialties including gourmet menus. Multiple traditional Glühwein gardens offer protected seating areas where guests can enjoy Feuerzangenbowle, homemade egg punch, and various mulled wine varieties regardless of weather conditions, some accompanied by live music. Two Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas houses provide extensive selections of ornaments and decorations. The market features photo spots with oversized Christmas ornaments and gifts, gentle carousels for children, and maintains a fully accessible, barrier-free environment. Located between the S-Bahn and U-Bahn stations Kurfürstendamm and Zoologischer Garten, this market offers convenient access for exploring Berlin's famous shopping district while experiencing authentic German Christmas traditions.