November 20, 2025, 5:45 am | Read time: 4 minutes

Each Christmas market has its own unique charm. While many focus on tradition and classic elements, there are also markets with numerous rides that almost resemble a fair. Depending on what you value—mulled wine and bratwurst with classic Christmas music or a wild Christmas party—there’s something for everyone. In our list, we present four Christmas markets in Brandenburg that we particularly like and are definitely worth a visit.

Spreewald Christmas in the Spreewald

The Spreewald Christmas is probably one of the most popular Christmas markets in Brandenburg. The special feature: You are brought to the Christmas market by a typical barge. Wrapped in warm wool blankets, you can make yourself comfortable with a hot drink during the barge ride. The journey starts at the Great Harbor of Lübbenau. The stalls at the Harbor Christmas offer smoked fish and other delicacies. Then it’s off by barge to the open-air museum in Lehde.

Once there, you can expect a crafts market, regional specialties, and many stories and traditions about Christmas. Finally, you return to the Great Spreewald Harbor by waterway.

Important to know: Tickets for the Spreewald Christmas with the barge ride are scarce. The presale started as early as September. According to the organizer’s website, there are occasionally new ticket allocations.

• On the first two Advent weekends from November 29 to December 7, 2025.
• Opening hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Harbor Christmas at the Great Spreewald Harbor Lübbenau: Free admission
• There are also combo tickets for both Christmas markets plus the barge ride. Adults pay 29 euros, children up to 11 years pay 15 euros, and toddlers up to 3 years are free.

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Bohemian Christmas Market in Potsdam-Babelsberg

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Potsdam offers several beautiful Christmas markets. The Bohemian Christmas Market in Babelsberg made it onto our list. The stalls are located between the old weaver houses from the 18th century, creating a very special atmosphere. Artists, innkeepers, merchants, and craftsmen bring Bohemian traditions to life at the market. The Bohemian Crystal Fairy and Santa’s workshop add to the Christmas magic. Various music groups contribute to the festive atmosphere.

• On the first two Advent weekends from November 28 to December 7, 2025.
• Friday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Admission: Free

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Christmas Market of a Thousand Stars & Cottbus Winter Forest

The title “Christmas Market of a Thousand Stars” is well-deserved in Cottbus. The traditional Herrnhut Stars in Cottbus colors of red and white adorn the entire city. Even the giant Christmas tree is decorated with them. Many of the 90 exhibitors embrace the theme and decorate their stalls with Christmas stars. They offer a variety of regional delicacies and handicrafts. Highlights include the Ferris wheel and the ice rink. This year, the ice rink will feature real ice instead of synthetic, according to the “Lausitzer Rundschau.”

Parallel to the Christmas market, there is also the Cottbus Winter Forest. About 400 conifer trees are set up—a forest in the middle of the city center. On a small clearing, there’s a stand offering Feuerzangenbowle.

• November 24 to December 27, 2025 (closed on Christmas Eve)
• Open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Gastronomy until 9 p.m.)
• Cottbus Winter Forest from November 21 to approximately the end of February 2026
• Admission: Free

Brandenburg Winter Magic

The Brandenburg Christmas Market in the heart of Havelstadt exudes true Christmas spirit. There are numerous stalls offering Christmas gifts, sweets, savory treats, and, of course, mulled wine. Additionally, a colorful program is performed on a Christmas stage. A real highlight in the middle of the Christmas market in Brandenburg an der Havel is an artificial ice rink where you can go ice skating.

• November 24 to December 30, 2025 (closed on December 24 and 25)
• Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Sunday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Admission: Free