Christmas Markets Trips to Berlin

Alexanderplatz Christmas Market

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The whole of Alexanderplatz turns into a massive Christmas market with many small wooden huts during the festive season. Under the shadow of the TV Tower, potters, blacksmiths and glassblowers display their work and Christmas treats, crafts and many more gift ideas are on offer.

The centrepiece of the market is Europe's largest Christmas pyramid with more than 5,000 lights that add a festive glow to the seasonal bustle. The classic top of the pyramid is decorated with carved figures, tirelessly making their rounds.

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Berliner Weihnachtszeit Christmas Market

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Behind Alexanderplatz is home to the romantic Berliner Weihnachtzeit. Against the backdrop of old Berlin market streets and festively lit wooden pavilions bring back the old Berlin from a century ago.

A festive atmosphere is provided by barrel organ music, mulled wine, a wide range of arts and crafts and a life-size nativity at the Marienkirche. Bread is baked in medieval-style bakery bread and hot mead is served in a tavern from clay jars. The centre of the Christmas market is the 600m2 ice rink and there are also historic carousels, a train that runs through a snow-covered fairy tale forest and a nostalgic whirligig.

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Spandau Old Town Christmas Market

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Berlin’s largest Christmas market takes place in the Spandau Old Town with 250 stands during the week and 400 at weekends with entertainment. Highlights are a Christmas crib with living animals on Reformationsplatz, the St. Nikolai Christmas Garden and crafts and design at the historic crafts market on Reformationsplatz – where a medieval plague procession also takes place every Wednesday. 

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Alexanderplatz Christmas Market

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The whole of Alexanderplatz turns into a massive Christmas market with many small wooden huts during the festive season. Under the shadow of the TV Tower, potters, blacksmiths and glassblowers display their work and Christmas treats, crafts and many more gift ideas are on offer.

The centrepiece of the market is Europe's largest Christmas pyramid with more than 5,000 lights that add a festive glow to the seasonal bustle. The classic top of the pyramid is decorated with carved figures, tirelessly making their rounds.

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Berliner Weihnachtszeit Christmas Market

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Behind Alexanderplatz is home to the romantic Berliner Weihnachtzeit. Against the backdrop of old Berlin market streets and festively lit wooden pavilions bring back the old Berlin from a century ago.

A festive atmosphere is provided by barrel organ music, mulled wine, a wide range of arts and crafts and a life-size nativity at the Marienkirche. Bread is baked in medieval-style bakery bread and hot mead is served in a tavern from clay jars. The centre of the Christmas market is the 600m2 ice rink and there are also historic carousels, a train that runs through a snow-covered fairy tale forest and a nostalgic whirligig.

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Spandau Old Town Christmas Market

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Berlin’s largest Christmas market takes place in the Spandau Old Town with 250 stands during the week and 400 at weekends with entertainment. Highlights are a Christmas crib with living animals on Reformationsplatz, the St. Nikolai Christmas Garden and crafts and design at the historic crafts market on Reformationsplatz – where a medieval plague procession also takes place every Wednesday. 

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The Reichstag

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A guided tour of the Reichstag building is one of the most popular visits in Berlin. It will explain the functions, working methods and composition of parliament whilst also covering the history and architecture of the building. The highlight at the end is the opportunity to visit the famous dome, which has become an iconic image in Berlin and gives a great view of the city. 

Why visit the Reichstag?

• The working seat of German parliament, as well as a top tourist attraction
• The roof terrace and dome offer spectacular 360° views of Berlin
• Guided tours provide unique insight into Germany’s rich political history

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The Berlin Wall

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The Berlin Wall is one of the most iconic symbols of the Cold War era, dividing East and West Berlin for nearly three decades. Exploring the remnants of the wall and visiting sites such as the East Side Gallery, where artists have transformed sections of the wall into colorful murals, allows students to engage with the cultural significance of the wall and its legacy in modern-day Germany.

It is essential to see the remains of the Berlin Wall when studying the Cold War and the Fall of Communism. Remains of the Wall can be seen at the Eastside Gallery or Bernauer Strasse.

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Brandenburg Gate

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Here students can visit the iconic monuments of the 20^th Century including the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate, The Victory Column and the Soviet War Memorial. All these monuments are usually included in an introductory guided tour.

Why visit the Brandenburg Gate?

• One of Germany’s most famous landmarks
• Over 200 years’ history
• A symbol of German division during the Cold War
• Now a national symbol of peace and unity

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The Reichstag

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A guided tour of the Reichstag building is one of the most popular visits in Berlin. It will explain the functions, working methods and composition of parliament whilst also covering the history and architecture of the building. The highlight at the end is the opportunity to visit the famous dome, which has become an iconic image in Berlin and gives a great view of the city. 

Why visit the Reichstag?

• The working seat of German parliament, as well as a top tourist attraction
• The roof terrace and dome offer spectacular 360° views of Berlin
• Guided tours provide unique insight into Germany’s rich political history

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The Berlin Wall

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The Berlin Wall is one of the most iconic symbols of the Cold War era, dividing East and West Berlin for nearly three decades. Exploring the remnants of the wall and visiting sites such as the East Side Gallery, where artists have transformed sections of the wall into colorful murals, allows students to engage with the cultural significance of the wall and its legacy in modern-day Germany.

It is essential to see the remains of the Berlin Wall when studying the Cold War and the Fall of Communism. Remains of the Wall can be seen at the Eastside Gallery or Bernauer Strasse.

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Brandenburg Gate

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Here students can visit the iconic monuments of the 20^th Century including the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate, The Victory Column and the Soviet War Memorial. All these monuments are usually included in an introductory guided tour.

Why visit the Brandenburg Gate?

• One of Germany’s most famous landmarks
• Over 200 years’ history
• A symbol of German division during the Cold War
• Now a national symbol of peace and unity

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