Adventsmarkt in Hanff's Ruh

Hanff's Ruh — a Berlin forest inn

The forest inn Hanff's Ruh is located in the middle of the Köpenick city forest, on the edge of the Grünau district in the Treptow-Köpenick borough. Those who travel from Berlin's city center to Grünau by S-Bahn and walk through the forest will reach the inn after 20 to 30 minutes — a small hike as an appetizer for the mulled wine. Hanff's Ruh has been a classic excursion destination for Berliners for decades and a preferred meeting point for cyclists, hikers, and dog lovers.

The Advent Market — 11th Edition

Since 2015, the Schnippel-Girls craft group — a collective of local crafters and artisans from southeastern Berlin — has been organizing the annual Advent market at Hanff's Ruh. 2026 marks the 11th edition. The market does not feature mass-produced goods: all stalls are run by the crafters themselves, who sell their creations on-site — jewelry made from natural materials, knitted hats and scarves, wall and table decorations, small lamps, birdhouses, nativity figures. In addition, there are culinary stalls: homemade liqueurs and jams, home-baked cookies, vegan soaps.

Program and Atmosphere

The program is classic and manageable: a Christmas atmosphere with the scent of fir trees, mulled wine, roasted almonds, fresh waffles, and bratwurst at moderate prices. A craft station for children is run by the local garden club — children can make stars, snowflakes, or small Christmas tree ornaments. Unlike the large Berlin markets, the atmosphere is personal: the exhibitors are often neighbors, the noise level is low, and the crowds are moderate.

Treptow-Köpenick — Rural Berlin

The Treptow-Köpenick borough is the largest in Berlin by area and also the richest in forests and water. Müggelsee lake, Müggelberge hills, the old town of Köpenick, Wuhlheide park, and the Köpenick city forest make it the green lung of southeastern Berlin. Advent markets like Hanff's Ruh, the market at Schwedenkirche Adlershof, or the Bölschefest in Friedrichshagen showcase the village character that has been preserved here despite its Berlin address.