Discovering the history of Potsdam at several Christmas Markets
Christmas in Potsdam has a special charm all of its own. Advent delicacies glimpsed between 18th century weavers’ houses, horse-drawn sleigh trips on the Crown Estate of Bornstedt, traditional handicrafts in the Dutch Quarter. In Potsdam the Christmas markets are cleverly interwoven with history and the various historic backdrops.
The Nowawes Colony for Bohemian weavers was set up under Frederick the Great. This is where, in what is the present-day district of Babelsberg, visitors will find the Bohemian Christmas Market with its traditional handicrafts and typical Advent treats, tucked away among a charming cluster of weavers’ houses dating back to the 18th century. There is an opening event with the christal fairy and a long mulled wine night. Opening times: 29.11.-01.12. and 06.12.-08.12.2024, fridays 5: pm until 10: p.m, saturdays, 11: am until 10: pm and sundays 11: am until 6: pm.
On the second weekend of Advent, the Potsdam Sternenmarkt will take place in the courtyard of the Coach House on the Neuer Markt in Potsdam’s historic city centre. Over the period when this Christmas encounter with Poland takes place, traders representing our neighbours to the east will be plying their wares in the form of handicrafts and specialities. In the courtyard of the Coach House, Polish artists and craftsmen will be selling their products from around 40 stalls. Opening times: 29.11. 4: pm until 8: pm, 30.11: am until 8: pm, 01.12. 11: am until 7:pm. Entrance fee 3 Euros, children and young people up to 14 years of age have free admission.
The "Blauer Lichterglanz" illuminates Potsdam's historic city center. At around 140 festively decorated market stalls, visitors can purchase regional delicacies and Christmas gifts. The Ferris wheel on Bassinplatz takes you to impressive heights, and the ice rink invites you to go ice skating. The Christmas market welcomes its guests from November 25th to December 29th, 2024, daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed on the 24th and 25th of December.
The romantic Potsdam Christmas Village at the Bornstedt Crown Estate is a Christmas market in a historic setting. In addition to rustic wooden huts in the outdoor area, the barns by the lake, the Brandenburg Manufaktur and the manor house offer regional specialities and handmade gifts. There are also culinary treats and live music. It is open from 30.11.-22.12.2024. The exact opening hours can be found here.
