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WeihnachtsZauber Gendarmenmarkt (Gendarmenmarkt Christmas Market): free entry days, tickets & hours
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WeihnachtsZauber Gendarmenmarkt is next free on Monday, 23 November 2026 (in 4 weeks).
- Free for everyone Monday-Friday 11:00-14:00.
- Also free: Children under 12 always enter free; Disabled visitors plus one companion enter free.
- Otherwise: market admission (adult) — €2.
Calendar
Free days at WeihnachtsZauber Gendarmenmarkt
- MON23NOVMonday, 23 November 2026 · in 4 weeks · 11:00–14:00
- TUE24NOVTuesday, 24 November 2026 · in 4 weeks · 11:00–14:00
- WED25NOVWednesday, 25 November 2026 · in 4 weeks · 11:00–14:00
- THU26NOVThursday, 26 November 2026 · in 4 weeks · 11:00–14:00
- FRI27NOVFriday, 27 November 2026 · in 4 weeks · 11:00–14:00
- MON30NOVMonday, 30 November 2026 · in 5 weeks · 11:00–14:00
26 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Go on a weekday before 14:00 and you skip the €2 entry - just not on 24-26 or 31 December.
- Only small bags up to A4 size (about 15 litres) are allowed, and there is no left-luggage.
- Book a table directly with the restaurants in the heated tents if you want to eat there in the evening.
- U6 Stadtmitte has a lift; U2 Hausvogteiplatz is closer but not step-free.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free hoursFree for everyone Monday-Friday 11:00-14:00 · 11:00–14:00 | everyone | Weekdays only; not on 24, 25, 26 or 31 December. | No |
| Free forChildren under 12 always enter free | children under 12 | — | No |
| Free forDisabled visitors plus one companion enter free | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | Show a valid German Schwerbehindertenausweis or equivalent proof; one companion also free. | No |
Official prices
WeihnachtsZauber Gendarmenmarkt ticket prices
| Market admission (adult) — Sold at the four entrances (cash or card) or online with a booking fee. Thursday takings go to social projects in Berlin-Mitte. New Year's Eve has its own ticket. | €2 |
| New Year's Eve party ticket (31 Dec) — Party with stage programme and fireworks over the square; the 2026 line-up is still to be announced. | €9 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (market admission (adult)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 11:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11:00–22:00 |
| Wed | 11:00–22:00 |
| Thu | 11:00–22:00 |
| Fri | 11:00–23:00 |
| Sat | 11:00–23:00 |
| Sun | 11:00–22:00 |
Closed today (holiday or special closure).
23 November - 31 December 2026. Sun-Thu 11:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-23:00, Christmas Eve 11:00-18:00. The season ends with a New Year's Eve party on 31 Dec (separate ticket; 2026 programme not yet published).
Gendarmenmarkt, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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FAQ
WeihnachtsZauber Gendarmenmarkt: common questions
Is WeihnachtsZauber Gendarmenmarkt free?
WeihnachtsZauber Gendarmenmarkt is free for everyone monday-Friday 11:00-14:00. Also free: Children under 12 always enter free; Disabled visitors plus one companion enter free. Otherwise the official ticket costs €2.
Who gets free entry to WeihnachtsZauber Gendarmenmarkt?
Children under 12. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) — show a valid German Schwerbehindertenausweis or equivalent proof; one companion also free..
How much is a ticket to WeihnachtsZauber Gendarmenmarkt?
Market admission (adult) costs €2 on the official site.
What are WeihnachtsZauber Gendarmenmarkt's opening hours?
23 Nov – 31 Dec: Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00, Fri–Sat 11:00–23:00, Sun 11:00–22:00.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- weihnachtsmarkt-berlin.de/faq/ · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
- weihnachtsmarkt-berlin.de · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
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