Name: Zehlendorfer Weihnachtsmarkt auf der Dorfaue 2026
Start: 2026-11-23T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-12-30T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Dorfaue Zehlendorf / Rathaus Zehlendorf

Weihnachtsmarkt Dorfaue Zehlendorf

About Weihnachtsmarkt Dorfaue Zehlendorf

The Zehlendorfer Weihnachtsmarkt on the Dorfaue is one of the most traditional Christmas markets in the Steglitz-Zehlendorf district. On the Dorfaue along Teltower Damm, directly at Zehlendorf Town Hall (Kirchstraße 1, Zehlendorf district), visitors will find a 20 × 18 meter artificial ice rink, handicraft stalls, food, mulled wine, a miniature train, and a weekend stage program starting at 4 PM. 2025 marked its 14th edition; the market is expected to run again from late November to late December in 2026. Free admission, ice rink €2.50/day.

Dates 23 Nov — 30 Dec 2026

Venue Berlin (11000)

Prices Free

Status —

Edition 2026

Weihnachtsmarkt Dorfaue Zehlendorf — edition 2026

The 2026 edition is scheduled for the period from late November to December 30, 2026, on the Dorfaue Zehlendorf. Featuring an ice rink (€2.50/day), miniature train, handicrafts, mulled wine and food stalls, a stage program on weekends from 4 PM, and regular visits from Santa Claus. Free admission. Final opening hours will be confirmed by the district office before the season begins.

As in previous years, the Steglitz-Zehlendorf district office and a private fairground operator will be animating the Dorfaue around Zehlendorf Town Hall during the Advent season. The opening traditionally takes place by the District Mayor on the opening Friday at 6:30 PM.

Highlights Weihnachtsmarkt Dorfaue Zehlendorf 2026

20 × 18 m ice rink as the centerpiece
Miniature train for children
Stage program on weekends
Directly at Zehlendorf S-Bahn station
Free admission
Special ice rink times for schools and kindergartens

Programme Weihnachtsmarkt Dorfaue Zehlendorf 2026

Planned program items for 2026:

20 × 18 m Ice Rink, €2.50 day ticket, skate rental
Special times for schools and kindergartens from 11 AM–2 PM (registration via district office)
Miniature Train for children along the Dorfaue
Stage Program Sat+Sun from 4 PM: Choirs, bands, children's theater
Opening traditionally by District Mayor Maren Schellenberg on the opening Friday, 6:30 PM
Family Packages > €50 raffle on weekends
Christmas Eve: shortened opening until 5 PM

Prices Weihnachtsmarkt Dorfaue Zehlendorf 2026

Free admission. Ice rink €2.50 per person per day, including potential skate rental subject to availability. Market stalls, mulled wine (typically €4–€5), and food at usual market prices.

Practical information

Practical information — Weihnachtsmarkt Dorfaue Zehlendorf

Getting There

S-Bahn S1 to Zehlendorf (300 m). Bus 112, 118, X10, and night lines N10/N18 stop at Rathaus Zehlendorf. By car: Parking available in surrounding residential streets or at the Forum Steglitz parking garage (a few train stations away).

Opening Hours (2025 Edition as a Guide)

Mon–Thu 12 PM–9 PM | Fri+Sat 11 AM–10 PM | Sun 11 AM–9 PM. Christmas Eve 11 AM–5 PM. December 25–26 12 PM–8 PM. Updated times for 2026 approx. 2 weeks before opening via the district office.

Ice Rink

Day ticket €2.50 per person. Skate rental available on-site. Schools and kindergartens can reserve morning slots (11 AM–2 PM) at reduced rates; contact: Ms. Blume, 0151 44 51 09 29.

Family Program

Stage program Saturdays and Sundays from 4 PM with children's theater, choirs, and interactive activities. Regular visits from Santa Claus with storytelling. Family package prizes worth over €50 are raffled on weekends.

Admission

Free admission. Ice rink €2.50/day, market stalls and food at typical market prices (mulled wine €4–€5).

The Zehlendorfer Christmas Market in the District

The Zehlendorfer Weihnachtsmarkt auf der Dorfaue is one of the largest and most traditional Christmas markets in southwestern Berlin—alongside the Advent market at Domäne Dahlem and the Christmas market at Forum Steglitz / Schloßstraße. The venue is the Dorfaue Zehlendorf, the historic center of the village of Zehlendorf, first documented in 1242, which today forms the core of the Zehlendorf district within Steglitz-Zehlendorf.

The Ice Rink as the Centerpiece

The defining feature of the market is the 20 × 18 meter artificial ice rink on the Dorfaue—one of the few classically sized ice rinks at a Berlin Christmas market. The day ticket has symbolically cost €2.50 for years; skate rental is available on-site. Schools and kindergartens can reserve special times in the mornings between 11 AM and 2 PM at reduced rates—registration via Ms. Blume from the district office (0151 44 51 09 29).

Market Offerings

The classic market is spread around the ice rink:

Handicrafts: selected exhibitors with gift ideas
Mulled wine classic and creative; children's punch
Food: Bratwurst, Reibekuchen (potato pancakes), candied almonds, crêpes, vegetarian alternatives
Miniature Train: a small train ride along the Dorfaue for children
Visits from Santa Claus: regular visits for storytelling
Stage Program Saturdays and Sundays from 4 PM—choirs, bands, children's theater, interactive activities

Opening with the District Mayor

The official opening of the market traditionally takes place on the opening Friday at 6:30 PM by District Mayor Maren Schellenberg—in 2025 with musical accompaniment by the band Xtra 3. On weekends, family package prizes worth over €50 will also be raffled.

Location at Zehlendorf Town Hall

The Dorfaue is located directly at Zehlendorf Town Hall (Kirchstraße 1) and is easily accessible by S-Bahn (S1 Zehlendorf) and numerous bus lines (112, 118, X10, night lines N10/N18). The market is nestled within one of Berlin's oldest cores—St. Andreas Village Church, the Old Village School, and the Zehlendorf Local History Museum are all just a few minutes' walk from the market.