It's not without reason that the Lucia Christmas market is popular with Berliners and visitors: The beautiful architectural ensemble of the Kulturbrauerei with its two large courtyards is ideal for a romantic Christmas world - in the middle of the big city. The castle-like ambience of the old brick buildings of the Kulturbrauerei gives the Nordic market a particularly atmospheric backdrop.
Lucia brings light into the dark winter time
The name Lucia comes from the Latin lux - light. Saint Lucia, the bringer of light, is celebrated in Sweden and now in many other countries around the world every year on December 13th with a procession of young women. With her wreath of lights made of cranberry herb or pine branches on her head, Lucia walks through the darkness singing - to bring a little light into the darkness of winter and as a symbol of hope.
Sauna, Glögg and pre-heated fur coats
The Christmas market in Prenzlauer Berg stands out for its unusual offerings with a Nordic touch. During the cold season, visitors can warm up in the mobile sauna (without undressing) or with one of the fur coats pre-heated by the wood stove. Finnish Glögi, Swedish Glögg or mulled wine provide warmth from within. There is also elk bratwurst, Kötbullar, Finnish waffles and other Christmas treats.
Children's program with knight's castle and chain carousel
In the afternoon hours, the Lucia Christmas market is particularly popular with families with children. Santa Claus stops by every day and listens to the little ones' deepest wishes. In addition to having fun with the chain carousel, star ladder and knight's castle, children can also try their hand at making gifts in arts and crafts workshops.
Free entry
Dates:27. November to December 22, 2023
Opening times:Monday to Friday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Kulturbrauerei owes its name to its use as a brewery at the time. The over 25,000 m² area is now home to a large number of event and party locations and is one of the few well-preserved industrial architectural monuments from Berlin at the end of the 19th century.