Gendarmenmarkt
Gendarmenmarkt
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This picturesque town square is surrounded by several historic structures.
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Neighborhood: Mitte (Borough)
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The Swiss Nomad
Lugano, Switzerland3,144 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We visited the Christmas market on this square two days before NYE while visiting Berlin.
There was an entry fee of 1eur to get access to the fenced market, and inside there were shops and stalls selling food and handcrafted goods.
We had a gluehwine and a sausage; both decent, not spectacular and clearly pricier than in other shops outside.
I dislike being in crowds so we quickly left, as the market was quite crowded and noisy.
All in all interesting but that's it, not a must-do in my opinion.
There was an entry fee of 1eur to get access to the fenced market, and inside there were shops and stalls selling food and handcrafted goods.
We had a gluehwine and a sausage; both decent, not spectacular and clearly pricier than in other shops outside.
I dislike being in crowds so we quickly left, as the market was quite crowded and noisy.
All in all interesting but that's it, not a must-do in my opinion.
Written January 8, 2020
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Rae
Los Angeles, CA26 contributions
Dec 2019
I had the great opportunity to visit this market 4 times during my trip to Berlin. Instead of checking out the EDM or the club scene in Berlin, I made the Christmas Market my nightly activity. Unlimited Mulled Wine plus broadway quality music, what more can you ask for? It is a 1€ entry fee to get in. There is live music, over 50 indoor and outdoor restaurants, and stores. They have a few indoor restaurants to choose from plus many shops as well. You can a variety of alcoholic beverages. The mulled wine is fabulous. This is a must-see destination during your Christmas trip to Berlin.
Written January 15, 2020
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Mikael F
Helsinki, Finland30,625 contributions
Jul 2021
The square was built at the end of the 17th century. It is one of the most beautiful squares in Berlin.
The three monumental buildings Deutscher Dom, Konzerthaus, and Französischer Dom beautifully frame the square.
The square is also known for its Christmas market. The decorated wooden booths offer traditional handicraft items and delicious Christmas specialties.
The three monumental buildings Deutscher Dom, Konzerthaus, and Französischer Dom beautifully frame the square.
The square is also known for its Christmas market. The decorated wooden booths offer traditional handicraft items and delicious Christmas specialties.
Written August 3, 2021
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marycoons
Hanover, MN240 contributions
Jun 2022
The concert hall was closed because they were rehearsing for a concert the next day. The government building next to it that had 5 floors of information on Parliament history had nothing in English. The Huegenot Museum in the church next to the concert hall could have been fantastic if it had more in English.
Written June 24, 2022
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germanwithoutsandals
germany84 contributions
Aug 2022
This square is a caricature of Hohenzollern aspiration. Everything is too big. Two large, identical, symmetrical churches - what for? Surely to show Paris and London that a provincial place right in the middle of the Brandenburg sandbox could do oversize, too?
Sit down and ponder hubris in her cradle.
Bring food and drinks from somewhere far away that's not a tourist trap, though.
Sit down and ponder hubris in her cradle.
Bring food and drinks from somewhere far away that's not a tourist trap, though.
Written August 13, 2022
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia17,648 contributions
Feb 2020
Due to its turbulent history and mostly to heavy bombing and street fighting at the end of the WWII, Berlin cannot proud itself with many nice squares like other European metropolis.
The Gendarmenmarkt is surely the most beautiful one. It was also heavily damaged, but restored in the post war era.
Gendarmenmarkt consists of two "Cathedrals" standing one across the other - French on the north side and the German one opposite it on the southern side. In between them stands a gorgeous classic style Concert house.
The "Cathedrals" date back to early 18 c. and first to built was the French one for their protestants (Hugenots) and few years later the German, also a protestant Church. The domes were added later, and hence the Cathedral name, although they never were a bishop's seat.
I don't know if they're regularly open. This was my third time in Berlin, and I've never managed to enter them, only saw very few interior pics online.
However, taking a break here is very rewarding while sightseeing German capital, as the sq is in the very center and really beautiful.
The Gendarmenmarkt is surely the most beautiful one. It was also heavily damaged, but restored in the post war era.
Gendarmenmarkt consists of two "Cathedrals" standing one across the other - French on the north side and the German one opposite it on the southern side. In between them stands a gorgeous classic style Concert house.
The "Cathedrals" date back to early 18 c. and first to built was the French one for their protestants (Hugenots) and few years later the German, also a protestant Church. The domes were added later, and hence the Cathedral name, although they never were a bishop's seat.
I don't know if they're regularly open. This was my third time in Berlin, and I've never managed to enter them, only saw very few interior pics online.
However, taking a break here is very rewarding while sightseeing German capital, as the sq is in the very center and really beautiful.
Written April 2, 2020
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Bridgett C
21 contributions
Dec 2019
We went here for New Year’s in Berlin on a recommendation from our VRBO host and were not disappointed! It was like an upscale German Christmas market, with a cool indoor-like spaces for some merchants and restaurants. It would have been great to have a sit down meal at one of the restaurants but we didn’t know that you needed to make reservations beforehand (or see how to make them on the Gendarmenmarkt website). Regardless, we ate and drank well at the stands throughout the market and LOVED the fireworks show at midnight - truly a once in a lifetime experience.
Written January 2, 2020
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David R
Adelaide, Australia65 contributions
Dec 2019
The Christmas market at the Gendarmenmarkt was one of the largest Christmas markets we went to in Berlin complete with a number of different sit down restaurants serving a wide range of foods in addition to the usual market fare. Being centrally located near Fredrichstrasser we virtually bumped into it when walking around Berlin near our Hotel. It was very busy, but well worth a visit with a wide variety of stalls and of course plenty of Gluhwein.
Written January 19, 2020
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Eileen108
Mount Shasta, CA4,299 contributions
Aug 2019
We only had a short time here as part of our tour, the square was not too crowded (August 2019) and the French Church, German Church and Concert Hall were impressive and imposing structures. I stepped into the German Church to use the restroom, which was free and clean. We went here as part of "Alla Tours" all day tour of Berlin from our cruise ship's one day stop in Warnemunde port.
Written April 5, 2020
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1girl_1passport
Vancouver, Canada1,041 contributions
Nov 2019
This was one of my favourite squares to visit and take pictures. We were so lucky to have a beautiful blue sky and we took alot longer then we planned here taking tons of pictures. From here also you can walk to the University for more pictures and the place of the book burning.
Definitely make this one of the places to visit.
Definitely make this one of the places to visit.
Written February 7, 2020
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Mishmash32
York, UK109 contributions
Hi, I am looking at Gendarmenmarkt for the new years eve as the christmas market is open. We are a family with two daughters aged 11 & 14 years who love lively places. We haven't been to Germany before so wanted to get peoples advice on if this is a good idea? We want to be out on new years eve for the duration and (mum & dad) would like a beer. Would look to stay in a hotel nearby for a couple of nights.
I L
Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland320 contributions
Hilton - Westin … wherever. Surroundings offer plenty of good places to stay. No risks to be disappointed.
bostonphil777
Austin, TX195 contributions
Where are bathrooms? Are any free? How much do some cost?
Rowerbabe
Seattle, WA265 contributions
There is a bathroom inside the Governmental history building. It is free, and I don't remember there being a fee for the museum.
isabella d
Bogota, Colombia1 contribution
Is it going to be open on the 31st? And if it is, are there any fireworks?
Bob F
Saltburn-by-the-Sea, UK78 contributions
Im sorry. I realy don't know the answer to this. :(
Midia S
Tehran, Iran13 contributions
When it opens and closes? Can i buy some souvenirs there? How about the prices is that fair? What kind of markets are there?
Chris C
London, UK20 contributions
Opens at 11am and closes at 10pm. It’s not huge but there is a big range of lots of crafty stuff and handmade bits also don’t forget to pick up a gluhwein mug as a souvenir. The covered stores are the best for quality but the prices do reflect that. It’s reasonable at most stores, majority are food and drink but there are plenty of gift and craft stalls. Also it’s a one euro charge to enter after 2pm I think but it might be 4pm. Also better in the evening as there is live music and choirs. Enjoy
Midia S
Tehran, Iran13 contributions
When it opens and closes? Can i buy some souvenirs there? How about the prices is that fair? What kind of markets are there?
Sherpa788108
9 contributions
As answer below open until 22.00. Opened on 26/11 and closes early in New Year, not sure of date.
Probably the most upmarket of the Berlin Christmas markets and has some very good and arts crafts stalls some of which are quite expensive. A good mix of other stalls and good choice of food and drink and an entertainment stage.
Carol C
Drogheda, Ireland3 contributions
Where is the best Christmas Markets in Berlin near the City Centre
Shirley M
Mugla, Türkiye38 contributions
Hi. The Gendarmenmarkt is one of the biggest and the best in our opinion. We were in Berlin last Christmas and had a wonderful time. There’s also Berliner Weinachtszeit at Roten Rathaus, Wintertraum am Alexa, Winterwelt am Potsdamer Platz and Weihnachsmarkt am Gedachtniskirche. If you google them you’ll find some good descriptions of them all. Hope that helps and have a wonderful time!
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