9 Berlin Christmas Markets That Are Open After Christmas

Traditionally Christmas markets have their last day on December 22nd, 23rd, or 24th. After all, they were originally meant for doing your Christmas shopping. But times have changed, plus Berlin doesn’t always follow the rules, and now you can find some Christmas markets in Berlin open after Christmas.

In German, the time between Christmas and New Year’s is called Zwischen den Jahren, or between the years. It’s almost like a time between one year and the next. And while most Berlin Christmas markets have closed down by this point, there are still a handful where you can enjoy some holiday cheer.

Christmas markets are my favorite part of winter in Berlin so it’s nice to have a few that keep running after Christmas. It gives me a few more days of Glühwein fun before Christmas season is officially over.

Berlin Christmas markets open after Christmas Day

Just because Christmas Day has passed doesn’t mean your Glühwein days are over yet. If you want to experience German Christmas markets after Christmas, Berlin has options for you.

Note: The Berlin Christmas markets dates for 2023 haven’t all been released yet, but I will continue to check and update this post as the dates and times are released.

Map of Berlin Christmas Markets open after Christmas

Use this map to plan which Christmas markets to visit the last week of December.

Christmas Market on Gendarmenmarkt (Bebelplatz)

One of the most popular Christmas markets in Berlin, this one is normally held on the Gendarmenmarkt square. But due to construction, it’s being held at nearby Bebelplatz for a few years. Don’t worry, it’s just as pretty and festive.

It’s officially called WeihnachtsZauber at Gendarmenmarkt. There’s a 1 euro entrance fee, but it’s well worth the cost. This market is really charming, and it’s such a nice setting, even at the temporary location.

And if you get here before 2pm on most days, it’s actually free. On weekends, December 24-26, and December 31, you have to pay the entrance fee all day.

You’ll find lots of stalls where you can buy Christmas decorations, gifts, or souvenirs to remember your trip to Berlin. Plus there are plenty of options for delicious food and drinks.

And luckily this Christmas market continues to operate through New Year’s Eve.

Dates: November 27 – December 31, 2023
Opening times: Sunday to Thursday noon to 10pm, Friday and Saturday noon to 11pm, Christmas Eve noon to 6pm, December 25th and 26th noon to 10pm, New Year’s Eve noon to 1am
Location for 2022-2024: Bebelplatz
Closest transport 2022-2024: U Museumsinsel

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Charlottenburg Palace

You couldn’t ask for a better Christmas market setting than in front of a palace. This is one of the most beautiful Berlin Christmas markets, and definitely one of my favorites. In last 2022, they announced it would be their final year, but luckily it’s been saved and renewed for 2023 and 2024.

The Schloss Charlottenburg Christmas market has a good mix of food, drinks, and gifts stalls for you to browse through. The market is closed on December 24th, but opens back up again from December 25-31. In fact, this is where my husband and I normally go for dinner on Christmas Day.

The palace is a little outside the center of Berlin, but it’s worth the extra time in transport. And it’s a great option for a Berlin Christmas market that’s open after Christmas.

Dates: November 27 – December 31, 2023, closed on December 24
Opening times: noon to 10pm
Location: Schloss Charlottenburg, Spandauer Damm 20
Closest transport: U Sophie-Charlotte-Platz, S Westend, Bus 109 or M45 Luisenplatz/Schloss Charlottenburg
Entry fee: Free

Rotes Rathaus

Most of the stalls at the Rotes Rathaus Christmas market are run by one company, so it has a bit of a corporate feel to it. But this is still a lovely Christmas market in Berlin, and it’s open after Christmas Day. It’s very conveniently located just west of the TV Tower, so it’s easy to fit in with your sightseeing.

We like this one for the wide variety of candied almonds, and we try to go at least once each year. It’s also a cute setting with the ice rink in the middle, the big ferris wheel (from Munich), the Neptune Fountain, and the nearby church and TV Tower.

If you’re looking for Christmas markets in Berlin that are open between Christmas and New Year’s, this is a solid choice. It’s also a good one for kids. Note that its last day is December 30th. Check out these tips for the Berlin City Hall Christmas Market.

Opening dates: November 27 – December 30, 2023, closed December 24
Opening times: Monday to Friday noon to 10pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am to 10pm, December 25th and 26th 11am to 9pm
Address: Neptunbrunnen am Alexanderplatz, Spandauer Straße, 10178 Berlin
Closest transport: U Rotes Rathaus or S & U Alexanderplatz
Entry fee: Free

Breitscheidplatz / Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church

For a festive Christmas market in western Berlin, not far from the Zoo and shopping district, check out the Christmas market on Breitscheidplatz. This is where Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church stands, and it makes for an interesting backdrop along with the modern buildings nearby.

The church was badly damaged during World War II, but rather than rebuild it, it was left in partial ruins. Now it stands as a reminder of the destruction of war.

The atmosphere here is an interesting mix of modern and historical, but there’s also plenty of holiday cheer. There are also rides that the children will enjoy. And luckily it’s still open between Christmas and New Year’s.

Opening dates: November 27, 2023 to January 1, 2024
Opening times: Sunday to Thursday 11am to 9pm, Friday and Saturday 11am to 10pm, December 24th 11am to 2pm, December 25th & 26th 1pm to 9pm, December 31st 11am to 8pm, January 1st 1pm to pm
Address: Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtnis-Kirche, Breitscheidplatz, 10789 Berlin
Closest transport: U Kurfürstendamm, S & U Zoologischer Garten
Entry fee: Free

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Alexanderplatz

Don’t confuse the Alexanderplatz Christmas market with the Rotes Rathaus Christmas market. They’re located rather close to each other, but they have very different vibes.

This one feels very corporate, and many of the things being sold are normal souvenirs, not even typical Christmas-y things. This isn’t my favorite by any means, and with the Rotes Rathaus one being just a few steps away, I wouldn’t even recommend going to the Alexanderplatz one.

But certainly some people like it, and it is open the day after Christmas. If you do go to this one, it’s easy to switch over to Rotes Rathaus if you decide this isn’t your thing.

Opening dates: November 27 – December 26, 2023
Opening times: Not announced yet
Address: Alexanderplatz
Closest transport: S & U Alexanderplatz
Entry fee: Free

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Potsdamer Platz

This one is one of the most kid-friendly Christmas markets in Berlin. It feels kind of like a carnival mixed with a Christmas market, so it’s a little less traditional feeling.

There’s an ice rink and a toboggan run, along with the traditional mulled wine and other Christmas treats. If you’re visiting Berlin with kids, this is a good choice. Even better that it’s still open the last week in December.

Opening dates, Winter World: October 22, 2023 to January 01, 2024
Opening dates, Christmas Market: November 27 to December 26, 2023
Opening times: not announced yet
Address: Potsdamer Platz, 10785 Berlin
Closest transport: S&U Potsdamer Platz
Entry fee: Free, toboggan run fee €2.50

Spandau Citadel

In the northwest corner of Berlin is the Spandau district, an area that was once it’s own town. It still has a German village vibe to it, and it doesn’t even feel like you’re in Berlin anymore.

They hold a really nice Christmas market in the old town center and one in front of the town hall building, but they both end a few days before Christmas Day. Luckily the Christmas market at Spandau Citadel continues running through December 30th.

The Christmas market in the Citadel is actually a fairly recent one, meant to be a temporary thing a few years ago. But people loved the setting so much, they’ve continued to operate this market.

Opening dates: November 27, 2023 to December 30, 2023
Opening times: not announced yet
Address: Am Juliusturm 64, 13599 Berlin
Closest transport: U Zitadelle, U Altstadt Spandau
Entry fee: Free

Zehlendorf

Zehlendorf is a neighborhood in southwest Berlin, one you’re unlikely to visit as a tourist. It’ll take you 25 minutes on the S1 from Brandenburger Tor to get here. But if you’re looking for another Christmas market in Berlin that’s open between Christmas and New Year’s, add the Zehlendorf Christmas market to your list.

At this market you’ll find a cozy local atmosphere with lots of sweets, mulled wine, gifts and more. There’s also an ice skating rink you can enjoy for a small fee. On the weekends, there are stage performances.

This is definitely an off the beaten path Berlin Christmas market, but one you can enjoy the last week in December.

Opening dates: November 27, 2023 to December 30, 2023
Opening times: not announced yet
Address: Kirchstraße 1, 14163 Berlin
Closest transport: S Zehlendorf
Entry fee: Free, ice rink €2.50/day

Humboldt Forum

In 2023, there will be a new Christmas market in Berlin, and it’s one that stays open after Christmas Day. And actually, it’s listed as staying open until January 7th, which is quite late.

You can find it in front of the Humboldt Forum and in the courtyard of this free Berlin museum. Since it’s new, I don’t have much to report yet, but it’s sure to have the traditional stalls selling mulled wine, food, sweets, and gifts.

Opening dates: December 01, 2023 to January 07, 2024
Opening times: not announced yet
Address: Schlossplatz, 10178 Berlin
Closest transport: U Museumsinsel
Entry fee: not announced yet

Berlin Christmas markets open Christmas Day

If you’re visiting Berlin at Christmastime, it can be hard to find restaurants that are open on the holidays. But luckily the markets I’ve listed here are open on Christmas Day.

So even though it’s not as fancy as a sit down meal, having your Christmas dinner at a Christmas market is quite festive. This is what we do most years since we don’t have family here.

Note that the Charlottenburg Palace and Rotes Rathaus Christmas markets are closed on December 24th.

Be sure to check out my full article about Berlin Christmas markets for more info on the best ones in the city, how Christmas markets work, what to eat and what to wear, and lots of other tips for a wonderful Christmas market experience.

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