Christmas Markets of Berlin | Germany

Kulturbrauerei

For a sample of Scandinavia head straight to the Kulturbrauerei in Berlin’s Prenzlauer Berg district. The wooden stalls at Lucia market look warm and inviting on a cold winter evening. While some of them are doling out Scandinavian specialities and some  local delicacies. The others  sell decorations from glistening ornaments, shiny lights to tree toppers, enough to do up an entire christmas tree to your choice. If it gets too cold cozy up in a tent warmed up by a fireplace.

Alexanderplatz

At the Alexanderplatz, city’s transportation hub commuters are drawn in by the aroma of freshly baked goods, the dazzling lights and the sweet sounds of carols. Even if someone is in the city for a very short while, this christmas market is hard to miss. A few meters ahead is the christmas market of Alexa. The giant ferris wheel is its smashing attraction and the ride gives views over the museum island and Berlin’s very tall tv tower.

Alt Rixdorf in Neukolln

In case a more traditional kind of market is what you prefer then the christmas market at Alt Rixdorf in Neukolln district is the one. This christmas market is brightened by lanterns that are lit by hand. It gets loaded by the locals in the only three days that it stays open for the second Advent. The stands also offer the best deals on handmade crafts, christmas decorations, ornaments, candles. Most of the proceedings from these stands actually go to charitable costs, so your shopping is actually supporting a good cause. There is also a pony ride to keep the kids interested.

Gendarmenmarkt

The most magnificent among all the christmas markets is the Gendarmenmarkt. It is in a square bordered by a concert hall, a german and a french cathedral. The grandiose ambience of it is perhaps unprecedented by any other christmas market. There is always a live music show going on to keep the visitors of the market entertained. To keep yourself warm while prancing from one stand to other, sip along hot chocolate or the Gluhwine. This mulled wine is actually warm wine tempered with spices like cinnamon and cloves sold by mugs.

Unter Den linden

Dozens of trees accessorised by christmas lights lined up by along the famous Unter Den linden is a sight to behold. The famous shopping areas of Kurfurstendamm and KaDaWe glisten with impressive lights, bigger than life size Santas and reindeers while the locals shop for their christmas gifts.

These Christmas markets start in the mid of November and run all through until Christmas. With so many markets to choose from, one is thoroughly spoiled for choice. Whatever christmas market you find yourself in, you are assured an enthralling experience cumulated by the lip smacking food, pleasing aromas and enchanting music. Of course there is tons of options to keep your shopping bag full too.