Hotels near Christmas Market at Alexanderplatz

The Christmas market on Alexanderplatz is one of the most central in Berlin, spreading across the square beside the World Clock and close to the TV Tower. It is a good stop when you arrive at Alexanderplatz station, one of the city's main transport hubs, and it links easily on foot with the Rotes Rathaus market.

The market has a lively, fairground feel, with rides, a large Christmas pyramid, and plenty of food and drink stalls serving grilled sausages, potato pancakes and Glühwein.

Exact 2026 dates had not been confirmed at the time of writing; in recent years the market has opened in late November and run into late December. Check the official listing before you go.

Pro Tip: Combine Alexanderplatz with the Rotes Rathaus market, five minutes away on foot. Look for the large Christmas pyramid, a traditional German decoration from the Ore Mountains region.