Enjoy Berlin’s Best Christmas Markets with Norse Atlantic

Christmas market season is just around the corner and Germany has the very best Christmas markets in the world. The ideal festive getaway for a quick jaunt across the pond, they are the perfect way to enjoy the festive spirit, sprinkle some Christmas magic dust on your Yuletide plans, and give you some great inspiration for gifts you couldn’t get on home soil.

Germany is, of course, the original home of the Christmas market, and Berlin has an array of options to choose from. Ranging from the Scandinavian to traditional, elegant to eco-conscious, the city’s markets are set against the stunning backdrops of carnivals and rides. Make this Christmas memorable with Norse Atlantic’s thrice-weekly flights from New York to Berlin, starting at $511* one-way. Enjoy the festive season with traditional mulled wine, Bratwurst, and delightful sweets in the heart of one of the world’s most enchanting cities.

Here’s a list of the best Christmas markets Berlin has to offer this festive season:

Running until Tuesday, December 31, 2024.

The Elegant – Christmas Market at Gendarmenmarkt, Bebelplatz

Taking place at Bebelplatz this year, over a thousand shining Christmas baubles will create a festive atmosphere between the Hotel de Rome, the Law Faculty of Humboldt University, and the State Opera House. Musicians, acrobats, and fire artists will be on hand to entertain, and international artisans such as combe makers and woodcarvers will present their works of art. Of course, there will be culinary delights to choose from as well as the elegant and fine, handcrafted gifts.

Running until Tuesday, December 31, 2024.

WeihnachtsZauber Christmas market at Gendarmenmarkt in Berlin | visitBerlin.de

The Eco-Friendly – Adventsökomarkt (Advent Eco Market) at Kollwitzplatz

With the amount of waste created each Christmas, never turn down the chance to be more eco-conscious. Everything for sale at the Adventsökomarkt (Advent Eco Market) is sustainable and produced under eco-friendly conditions. These include Christmas trees, textiles, toys and organic food that is provided by local farmers. Running for over 10 years on each Sunday during Advent, it’s a must-visit for those who want to give back while gift-giving Advent Eco Market at Kollwitzplatz in Berlin | visitBerlin.de

Running until Sunday, December 22, 2024.

Celebrate like a Viking – Nordische Märchenweihnacht (Nordic Fairy Tale Christmas) at Schloss Britz

The Nordische Märchenweihnacht at Schloss Britz Manor is the Christmas market adventure the whole family can enjoy. Taking you on a Christmas journey back in time to the knights and Vikings of the past, you can browse over 50 exhibitors offering treasures and gifts in the historic manor of the former village of Britz, complete with a medieval adventure playground where children can enjoy crossbow shooting, axe and knife throwing and Viking boats to climb.

Running across all weekends in Advent, until Sunday, December 22, 2024.

Nordische Märchenweihnacht at Schloss Britz in Berlin | visitBerlin.de

Charlottenburg Palace – The Majestic Choice

Charlottenburg Palace is the largest palace complex in Berlin, with its beautiful gardens, orangery, palace park and ancillary gardens. The Palace, which was built between 1695 and 1699, sits grandly illuminated over this Christmas market that has over 250 vendors, offering an array of Christmas decorations and freshly baked German treats for sale, such as stollen, marzipan and, of course, mulled wine.

Running until Sunday, December 29, 2024.

Christmas Market at Charlottenburg Palace – Berlin.de

Spandau Christmas Market

At Berlin’s traditional Christmas market, you will find beautiful wooden huts and stalls lined up on the cosy cobbled streets of the old town of Spandau. Taking place under the lavishly decorated Christmas tree, in Berlin’s largest pedestrian zone, there will be a glorious nativity scene with live animals to add to the extra special atmosphere.

Running until Sunday, December 22, 2024.

Christmas Market in Spandau – Berlin.de

Norse Atlantic offers a wide range of flights to Europe from the US and all economy light bookings will include a 22-pound carry-on bag in addition to the personal under seat item, offering customers even greater value and convenience than before. For bookings made via a third party, different rules may apply.  

Norse Atlantic exclusively operates Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The cabin offers passengers a relaxed and comfortable travel experience, with each seat including a personal, state-of-the-art entertainment system. Our Premium cabin offers an industry-leading 43” seat pitch and 12” recline, allowing passengers to arrive at their destination feeling refreshed and ready to explore their destination. 

Norse Atlantic offers two cabin choices, Economy and Premium. Passengers can choose from a simple range of fares, Light, Classic and Flextra, that reflect the way that they want to travel and which options are important to them. Light fares represent Norse’s value option, while Flextra fares include the maximum baggage allowance, two meal services, an enhanced airport and onboard experience, and increased ticket flexibility. 

*one-way, including taxes

For more information and to book, visit the Norse Atlantic Airways website www.flynorse.com 

About Norse Atlantic Airways  

Norse Atlantic Airways is an airline that offers affordable fares on long-haul flights, primarily between the United States and Europe. Bjorn Tore Larsen, CEO and major shareholder, founded the company in March 2021. Norse has a fleet of 15 modern, fuel-efficient, and more environmentally friendly Boeing 787 Dreamliners that serve destinations including New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando, Oslo, London, Berlin, Rome, Paris, Athens, and Las Vegas. The company’s first flight took off from Oslo to New York on June 14, 2022.