Berlin Christmas Markets 2026/27: Dates (Nov 23 to Jan 3) and Fares

Name: Berlin Christmas Markets 2026/27
Start: 2026-11-23
End: 2027-01-03
Location: Berlin, Germany

When is Berlin Christmas Markets 2026/27?

Berlin Christmas Markets 2026/27 runs November 23 to January 3, 2027.

2026/27November 23 to January 3, 2027Confirmed

2027/28November 22 to January 2, 2028By the calendar

How the dates are set: Most large markets open the Monday after All Souls' weekend in late November; each market sets its own end date.

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Source: visitberlin.de

Berlin Christmas Markets schedule

November 23, 2026: Berlin's big markets begin: the Rotes Rathaus market runs to January 3, 2027, and the WeihnachtsZauber on Gendarmenmarkt runs to December 31, 2026.
November 23 to December 27, 2026: Charlottenburg Palace has an illuminated palace, a Christmas market orchestra and heated food tents.
November 23 to December 26, 2026: The Alexanderplatz market is clustered around the Fountain of Friendship between Nations.
Between Christmas and New Year: Several markets stay open after Christmas Eve, including the Rotes Rathaus market and the Gendarmenmarkt.

Sources: visitberlin.de, berlin.de

Getting to Berlin Christmas Markets

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) is connected to the city center by an extensive range of rail services, including a dedicated Airport Express line and some InterCity services.
Berlin Hauptbahnhof, the main railway station, is just north of the city center and connects to the S-Bahn and U-Bahn. All local services are integrated into one ticket system run by the VBB.

Source: christmasmarketsgermany.com

Tickets and cost

The WeihnachtsZauber market on Gendarmenmarkt charges an entry fee of 2 euros. Many other Berlin Christmas markets are free to enter.

Source: christmasmarketsgermany.com

Berlin Christmas Markets: questions people ask

When do the Berlin Christmas markets start in 2026?

The big markets open on November 23, 2026. A few open earlier: Lichtenberg's Christmas fair and the Winterwelt at Potsdamer Platz kick things off, and the slide opens October 31.

Which Berlin Christmas markets are open after Christmas?

In 2026 the Rotes Rathaus market runs to January 3, 2027, and the Gendarmenmarkt market runs to December 31.

How much does the Berlin Gendarmenmarkt Christmas market cost?

Entry to the WeihnachtsZauber at Gendarmenmarkt is 2 euros.

How many Christmas markets does Berlin have?

There are more than 60 markets, and the city's official site says over one hundred take place in Berlin every year.

How do I get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to the center?

Rail services connect the airport to the city center, including a dedicated Airport Express line.

Sources: visitberlin.de, christmasmarketsgermany.com

About Berlin Christmas Markets

Dozens of Christmas markets across Berlin, from the Gendarmenmarkt to Charlottenburg Palace, some open past New Year.

Berlin has more than 60 Christmas markets, from the luxurious WeihnachtsZauber on Gendarmenmarkt to a medieval market in Friedrichshain and a lit-up palace in Charlottenburg. Most open in late November. Some run until January 3 or beyond, so you can visit after Christmas. The Gendarmenmarkt charges a small entry fee.

Know before you go

Dates vary by market: some open in October or early November and others close on December 22.
Many Berlin Christmas markets are free to enter, but the Gendarmenmarkt charges 2 euros.
Berlin Brandenburg (BER) is linked to the city center by rail, including a dedicated Airport Express line.

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