Name: Lichtenrader Lichtermarkt 2026
Start: 2026-11-29T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-29T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Dorfteich Alt-Lichtenrade (bei der Dorfkirche)

Lichtenrader Lichtermarkt

About Lichtenrader Lichtermarkt

Around the village pond of Alt-Lichtenrade, in the shadow of the medieval village church, the Tempelhof-Schöneberg district office has been organizing the Lichtenrader Lichtermarkt for almost 50 years. Around 120 festively decorated stalls from non-profit associations offer crafts, wooden goods, ceramics, beekeeping products, grilled items, soups, and mulled wine. On the 1st Advent Sunday, the market opens for six hours – free of charge and non-commercial.

Dates 29 Nov — 29 Nov 2026

Venue Berlin (11000)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Lichtenrader Lichtermarkt — edition 2026

The 48th edition of the Lichtenrader Lichtermarkt will take place on the 1st Advent Sunday, November 29, 2026, from 1 PM to 7 PM around the village pond of Alt-Lichtenrade. As in previous years, with around 120 association stalls, crafts, wooden goods, ceramics, beekeeping products, a grill stand, soups, waffles, and mulled wine. Free admission. Organizer: Tempelhof-Schöneberg District Office.

The 48th edition adheres to the stable, well-tested format of the market. Opening in the afternoon, continuous market operation until early evening, festive lighting of the stalls, and – if repeated – of the village pond and village church. Stall registration is handled by the Tempelhof-Schöneberg District Office and is typically announced in late summer 2026.

Due to its location on the southeastern outskirts of Berlin, accessible by public transport, the market primarily attracts residents of Lichtenrade and neighboring Brandenburg communities – plus a growing number of Berliners from the city center who come for the village atmosphere. Compared to the large commercial markets in the city center, it's a significantly quieter event.

Highlights Lichtenrader Lichtermarkt 2026

48th edition; around 120 stalls from non-profit associations; historic setting around the village pond and village church; free admission.

Programme Lichtenrader Lichtermarkt 2026

Sunday, November 29, 2026 — 1:00 PM–7:00 PM

Opening of the market by the Tempelhof-Schöneberg District Office
Market operation with around 120 stalls around the Alt-Lichtenrade village pond and in front of the village church

Assortment

Handicrafts and homemade items: wooden goods, ceramics, crafts, textiles
Beekeeping products: honey, beeswax candles, wax supplies
Food: Bratwurst, grilled items, soups, waffles, mulled wine, children's punch

Lighting (Lichtenrade 650 Years)

In the anniversary year 2025, the village pond and village church were illuminated nightly between November 30, 2025, and January 6, 2026. A repeat in 2026 is possible but not yet finally confirmed at the time of research.

Prices Lichtenrader Lichtermarkt 2026

Free admission. All items for sale, food, and mulled wine are paid for at the stalls. Many stalls support non-profit association and social projects.

Practical information

Practical information — Lichtenrader Lichtermarkt

Getting There

S-Bahn S2 to Lichtenrade (terminus from the direction of Tempelhof), then about a 10-minute walk to the Alt-Lichtenrade village pond. Bus M76, X76, 175, or 275 to "Alt-Lichtenrade". Difficult by car – few parking spaces near the village church.

Admission

Free admission. Stalls, food, and mulled wine are paid for on-site. Many stall proceeds go to non-profit projects and association work.

What to Bring

Warm clothing – the market is outdoors, by the water, and without patio heaters. Cash recommended, as many association stalls do not accept cards.

Lichtenrade – Berlin's Village in the South

Lichtenrade is a district in the Tempelhof-Schöneberg borough, right on the border with Brandenburg. Unlike many Berlin districts, Lichtenrade has preserved its medieval village center: a village green with a pond, the Protestant village church from the 13th century, and low brick houses. It is precisely this setting that makes the Lichtenrader Lichtermarkt one of Berlin's most atmospheric district markets – far from the hustle and bustle of the city center, embedded in a real village structure.

120 Stalls from Non-Profit Organizations

With around 120 stalls, the Lichtenrader Lichtermarkt is one of Berlin's largest non-profit Advent markets. The stallholders are associations, initiatives, church communities, schools, and kindergartens from Lichtenrade and the surrounding area. They sell local handicrafts: wooden goods, ceramics, beekeeping products (honey, wax, beeswax candles), homemade sewn items, and baked goods. The proceeds go to the associations' work and social projects.

Illumination 2025/26 for the 650th Anniversary

Lichtenrade celebrated its 650th anniversary in 2025. As part of the anniversary celebrations, the village pond and village church were illuminated nightly from November 30, 2025, to January 6, 2026 – a lighting concept that remained visible even after the market ended. A repeat in 2026 is possible but not yet confirmed at the time of research.

Food and Atmosphere

Food stalls offer bratwurst and grilled items, along with waffles, soups, mulled wine, and children's punch. As the market runs for six hours (1 PM–7 PM) and the weather at the end of November is typically cool to frosty, mulled wine and soups are the culinary anchors. Arrival by public transport is expressly recommended – the village pond is in a quiet residential area with no significant parking facilities.