This December, I started a small experiment.
At my New in Berlin meetups, I asked participants to write short notes answering one open question:
How do you celebrate Christmas?
There was no survey tool, no form to fill out — just small pieces of paper passed around during the meetup. Over the course of three gatherings, I collected 34 notes in total. They cover a surprisingly broad range of answers.
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Your one and only favorite Social Butterfly Host (Julia) is absolutely obsessed with Christmas Markets — and honestly, I still don’t fully understand why. Maybe it’s the lights, maybe it’s the atmosphere, or maybe it’s simply the fact that every single market has its own unique character and vibe.
This year, I’m letting you join in the fun once again: I picked and planned eight (!) different Christmas markets for us to explore together. Whether you join one or all eight, I’m excited to discover Berlin’s winter magic with you. Let’s go together.
Christmas Market Meetups 2025
📅 Sun NOV 30
🕰️ 5pm
📍 Old City Spandau
💁♀️ Let’s kick off the Season with one of our favorites! The Spandau Market is spacious with good Glühwein prices.
🔗 https://socialbutterfly.berlin/event/christmas-market-old-city-spandau/
📅 Wed DEC 03
🕰️ 7pm
📍 Kulturbrauerei Prenzlauer Berg
💁♀️ The Lucia Christmas Market is a Swedish Christmas Market, famous for Reindeer Sausages and Glöggi Glühwein, all in the picturesque setting of the Kulturbrauerei.
🔗 https://socialbutterfly.berlin/event/lucia-christmas-market-kulturbrauerei/
📅 Fri DEC 05
🕰️. 7pm
📍 Charlottenburg Castle
💁♀️ Illuminated Palace Scenery plus this classic Christmas Market is a combination you wouldn’t want to miss.
🔗. https://socialbutterfly.berlin/event/charlottenburg-castle-christmas-market-meetup-2025/
📅 Sun DEC 07
🕰️. 2:30pm
📍 Wannsee/Kladow
💁♀️ Ferry Rides became one of my favorite activities this year and this route is especially lovely. I haven’t attended this market before, so I am extremely curious to see it.
🔗 https://socialbutterfly.berlin/event/ferry-ride-christkindl-market-in-kladow-meetup-2025/
📅 Wed DEC 10
🕰️ 7pm
📍 RAW-Gelände Friedrichshain
💁♀️ I am still in awe from last year’s fire show, they also have a lot of wooden toys, great Glühwein and great food!
🔗 https://socialbutterfly.berlin/event/medieval-christmas-market-raw-gelande-meetup-2025/
📅 Fri DEC 12
🕰️. 7pm
📍 Nollendorfplatz
💁♀️ A first time for me, but since it includes Karaoke, it can’t be a wrong choice! I got lots of recommendations for this market. So it should definitely be worth a visit.
🔗 https://socialbutterfly.berlin/event/karaoke-at-lgbtqia-christmas-avenue-nollendorfplatz-meetup-2025/
📅 Sun DEC 14
🕰️ 3:30pm
📍 Leopoldplatz Wedding
💁♀️ I wanted to visit the Wedding Market for a long time, now that it has dressed up for Christmas – we can surely not miss it!
🔗 https://socialbutterfly.berlin/event/wedding-market-christmas-edition-meetup-2025/
📅 Wed DEC 17
🕰️ 7pm
📍 Holzmarkt Mitte
💁♀️ Last but not least: My favorite Christmas Market.
🔗 https://socialbutterfly.berlin/event/heissa-holzmarkt-meetup-2025/
However you spend this December — with one market, eight, or none at all — I hope you find little pockets of warmth, light, and good company along the way. Thanks for being part of this journey with me. 💙
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What Christmas Market are you most excited to visit?