A very British Christmas - Weihnachtsmarkt an der St. George's Church
Christmas market in Berlin on December 5 2026
Christmas like in Charles Dickens’ England: Experience traditional English Christmas customs at the atmospheric Christmas market in and around St George’s Anglican Church.
On the romantically lit church grounds, the spirit of Christmases past comes alive when the Carol Singers strike up traditional English Christmas carols.
Christmas just like in England
Specialities from the UK, Christmas carols and traditional gift ideas create an atmospheric ambience that transports you back to times gone by. There’s also a varied programme of Christmas entertainment featuring bagpipe music, a children’s choir and much more.
At the Christmas bazaar, you’ll find plenty of second-hand and handmade items, lovely gift ideas, traditional handicrafts and arts and crafts from Great Britain. One stall offers English books at affordable prices.
English specialities
At the stalls, you can sample home-baked cakes, mulled wine, biscuits, jams and traditional pasties. English Christmas specialities such as mince pies and Christmas pudding are a must. Of course, there will also be Christmas crackers – those colourful party crackers that are a staple of every English Christmas dinner and are pulled open to everyone’s delight with a loud bang.
For children, the Christmas bazaar offers a varied programme featuring craft activities, Christmas stories and a wide selection of children’s books and colouring books.
Highlights of the Christmas market at St George’s Church
- Christmas just like in England
- Traditional baked goods
- English specialities
- Children’s choir singing Christmas carols
- Children’s programme featuring fairy tales and craft activities
Our tips for your visit to the Christmas market at St George’s Church
A visit to the Christmas market in Westend can easily be combined with other sightseeing stops to make a day out. The Georg Kolbe Museum is very close by. The imposing Olympic Stadium is also not far away and can be visited on guided tours. The bell tower offers a fantastic view over the Grunewald and the west of Berlin.
Architecture enthusiasts should take a look at the Le Corbusier House, a fascinating example of Berlin Modernism. In the evening, it’s well worth a visit to the long-established cabaret ‘Die Wühlmäuse’ on Theodor-Heuss-Platz.
Opening times and admission prices
- Date: 5 December 2026
- Opening hours: 2.30 pm – 6 pm
- Admission is free.
How to get there
If travelling by car, please note: The church is situated in a residential area and does not have its own car park. We therefore recommend using public transport.
- S-Bahn S3, S9 Heerstraße
- Bus 104 Hessenalle
- Bus 218, M49, X34, X49 to Heerstraße