Frohnau Artisanal Christmas Market

Frohnau's Advent Weekend at Zeltinger Platz

The Berlin district of Frohnau, in the far northwest of the Reinickendorf borough, is known as a historic garden city – laid out in the early 20th century based on English models, with Zeltinger Platz as its central hub around St. John's Church. It is precisely here that KUNSTHAND-BERLIN has been organizing one of Berlin's oldest craft markets for two decades every first Advent weekend: the Frohnau Artisanal Christmas Market.

20th Edition – Carefully Curated

In 2026, the event turns 20 years old. Around 140 exhibitors will be spread throughout the interior of St. John's Church, the community hall, and a tent village around Zeltinger Platz. Cornelja Hasler, founder and organizer, makes a personal selection each year: jewelry designers, ceramicists, textile artists, woodturners, glassblowers, leather artisans, and bookbinders. Mass-produced goods or imported items are explicitly excluded – this is the hallmark that sets the market apart from the usual Berlin mulled wine offerings.

Program for Children and Families

While parents browse the stalls, a separate program runs for children: a classic puppet theatre (with several performances daily on the community hall stage), a fairytale room with readings from the Brothers Grimm's treasury of tales, and cookie baking with dough cutters, sprinkles, and icing. The format has proven successful for years – many Frohnau families return every year across multiple generations.

Frohnau S-Bahn Station – Terminus of the S1

The market is located directly at the Frohnau S-Bahn station (terminus of the S1 line), making it easy to visit without a car. Mulled wine, tarte flambée, roasted almonds, and bratwurst provide refreshments. St. John's Church also offers classical concerts and services parallel to the market.