Weihnachtsmarkt Klausener Platz

A Neighborhood Market with a Stance

The Klausenerplatz neighborhood in Berlin-Charlottenburg is one of the few Berlin residential areas where active civic engagement has a long tradition. Since the 1970s, residents have been committed to their district through the citizens' association and KiezKulturWerkstadt. The Christmas market on the 2nd Advent weekend is one of the oldest formats.

What's Available

The offerings are deliberately not touristy. Stalls offer used toys (often donated by residents), used children's clothing, handmade jewelry, ceramics from Berlin potteries, fragrant soaps, Advent decorations. At the food stalls, bratwurst and fresh bread, along with mulled wine, children's punch, coffee, cocoa, and mead (honey wine).

Stage Program

A program runs throughout the day on a small, decorated stage: readings for children and adults, performances by local choirs, small games, a raffle. Low-threshold, without much introduction. The audience consists mainly of residents and families from the surrounding streets.

Charlottenburg Beyond the Tourist Paths

Klausener Platz is located near Charlottenburg Palace, the Bröhan Museum, and the Berggruen Museum – but off the main tourist routes. Visitors to the market get to know a quieter, resident-focused side of Charlottenburg. Sophie-Charlotten-Straße and Seelingstraße are characteristic Wilhelminian-era streets with small cafés and independent shops.