Adventsbasar der Kirchengemeinde Lübars

On Berlin's Oldest Village Green

Lübars is one of Berlin's last real villages — a place first documented in 1230, whose village green, village pond, and thatched-roof appearance are largely preserved to this day. The district belongs to Reinickendorf on the northern edge of the city, nestled in the Tegeler Fließ nature reserve. Anyone traveling here from Berlin feels like they're taking a trip to a 19th-century Brandenburg village — with the advantage that the nearest subway station is only a bus ride away.

Advent Bazaar as a Village Tradition

The Evangelical Church Community Lübars has been organizing its Advent Bazaar annually on the 1st Sunday of Advent for decades. The venue is the rectory garden at Alt-Lübars 24, right in the historic village center. What to expect is a classic church community Advent bazaar with a village character — not 50 commercial stalls like at central Berlin Christmas markets, but a gathering of community members, neighbors, and day-trippers from Berlin around a handful of stalls.

Program — Handmade and Festive

The stalls traditionally offer regional knitwear, handicrafts, Christmas decorations, and candied almonds. Refreshments include mulled wine, children's punch, bratwurst, soup, and freshly baked waffles. A tombola with prizes donated by local businesses, carol singing accompanied by the trombone group, gingerbread baking with children, storytelling, and a visit from Santa Claus are part of the regular program.

Charitable Cause

The proceeds of the event traditionally go to two aid organizations: Brot für die Welt (Protestant) and Adveniat (Catholic, Latin American aid). This ecumenical division is characteristic of many Berlin Advent bazaars and expresses a conscious practice of the churches.

Reinickendorf — Berlin's Green North

The Reinickendorf district is located in northern Berlin and, with Tegel, Wittenau, Frohnau, and Lübars, is one of the greenest districts in the city. With the Tegeler Fließ and the Lübarser Höhe, it has large recreational areas. The Advent Bazaar in Lübars is a classic start to the Berlin Advent season for families and walkers from all over the north.