Weihnachten an der Spree — All-Inclusive Christmas Market Spreespeicher
Six weeks of all-inclusive Christmas market on the Spree waterfront
2026
About Weihnachten an der Spree
Weihnachten an der Spree — edition 2026
The 2026 season starts on Monday, November 16, and runs until Wednesday, December 30. Opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 5 PM to 10 PM. The festival grounds are closed on Sundays and public holidays, including the Christmas period — please check the website for specific dates.
Advance booking starts online on May 27, 2026; tickets are strictly limited and usually sell out within weeks on weekends. It's worth booking early.
Highlights Weihnachten an der Spree 2026
Programme Weihnachten an der Spree 2026
Three Ticket Categories (All-Inclusive)
- Christmas Market (Outdoor Area) — from €29.99. Open courtyard on the Spree riverbank with fire pits, standing tables, beach feeling.
- Heated VIP Tent — from €67.00. Seating in a covered, heated tent with Spree view.
- Indoor Christmas Dinner — from €79.99. Four-course menu with festive table decoration.
All-Inclusive Food
- Flambéed salmon from a wooden board
- Bratwurst and sausages
- Waffles, crêpes
- Schmalzkuchen (lard cakes), gingerbread
- Soups and stews (seasonal)
All-Inclusive Drinks
- Mulled wine, punch, hot chocolate
- Beer (draft), wine, sparkling wine
- Soft drinks and juices
- Coffee, tea
Games and Activities
- Nageln — the classic nail-driving competition on a wooden beam
- Curling on the ice rink (weather permitting)
- Fire pits in the outdoor area
- Live music and DJs on selected evenings
Group Offer
Private areas for 2 to 200 people, company event packages, and group bookings via the Spreespeicher team. Contact: [email protected] or +49 30 9173 9480.
Prices Weihnachten an der Spree 2026
Practical information — Weihnachten an der Spree
Getting There
S-Bahn station Warschauer Straße (S3, S5, S7, S75, S9), approx. 5 minutes walk. U-Bahn U1, U3 to Warschauer Straße. From Hauptbahnhof (Central Station) take S5 or S7 directly (10 minutes). No on-site parking.
Booking
Reservations exclusively online via weihnachten-an-der-spree.de from May 27, 2026. Telephone inquiries for groups: +49 30 9173 9480.
Opening Hours
Mon–Sat, 5 PM–10 PM daily. Closed on Sundays and Dec 24/25/31 (please check current website).
Note
Unlimited food and drinks are included in the ticket. You essentially only need to bring warm clothing for the outdoor area.
All-Inclusive Concept — New to Berlin's Christmas Market Scene
While most Berlin Christmas markets offer free entry and pay-as-you-go at the stalls, "Weihnachten an der Spree" takes a radically different approach: You book a ticket, enter the festival grounds at Spreespeicher, and within your booked time, you can eat and drink everything offered — mulled wine, draft beer, wine, sparkling wine, soft drinks, punch, hot chocolate. The food stands offer flambéed salmon, bratwurst, waffles, crêpes, and more. The concept caters to the desire for a cozy, carefree Christmas celebration without constant wallet acrobatics.
The Spreespeicher — Industrial Monument by the Water
The venue is the Spreespeicher, a historic office building from the 1920s directly on the southern Spree riverbank in the Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district. From the courtyard, you look out at the iconic Oberbaum Bridge, which connects Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg, and across the Spree to the East Side Gallery. For years, the industrial ensemble has provided one of Berlin's most atmospheric event backdrops and now houses restaurants, bars, and event spaces.
Three Ticket Categories for Three Experiences
The offer is tiered into three categories: In the open Christmas market area with fire pits, standing tables, and a beach vibe on the Spree riverbank, entry starts at €29.99. For those who prefer it warmer, book the heated VIP tent with seating from €67. For the full winter gastronomy experience, there's the indoor Christmas dinner from €79.99 — with a four-course menu and festive table decorations. All three categories follow the all-inclusive principle.
Games, Curling, and Ice Stock Sport
The program goes beyond food and drink: Classic winter market games like "Nageln" (a nail-driving competition on a wooden beam) and curling await on the festival grounds — also all-inclusive, of course. The open atmosphere, the fire pits, and the direct waterfront location make the evening an urban yet cozy winter experience. The Spreespeicher team also offers private events for 2 to 200 people for companies and groups.
Advance Booking Highly Recommended
Spaces are strictly limited and usually sell out weeks in advance. Advance bookings are possible from May 27, 2026. Expect particularly early sell-outs on weekends and during Advent. Open Monday to Saturday from 5 PM.
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