Potsdam Christmas Markets | 2022 Dates, Locations & Must-Knows!

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With a small but mighty selection of beautiful Christmas markets to choose from, the German city of Potsdam (just a stone’s throw from Berlin) is a delightful addition to any German Christmas Market itinerary.

If you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Potsdam’s Christmas Markets are like, then we’re here to help.

Read on for an overview of the Potsdam Christmas Market scene in Brandenburg, with official dates, hotel recommendations, and locations.

NOTE: This is a Christmas market we haven’t personally visited yet, so all the information below is taken from official sources for your reference! If you have any personal tips from first-hand experience to add, let us know in the comments so we can improve this guide!

Potsdam Christmas Market Dates

According to the official Potsdam tourism site, this year’s edition of the main Potsdam Christmas Market in the city centre will take place from Nov 21 – Dec 29, 2022.

Potsdam Christmas Market Locations

The main Christmas Market in Potsdam (Potsdamer Weihnachtsmarkt) can be found in the city centre, near Schloss Sanssouci between St.-Peter-und-Paul-Kirche and Luisenplatz, along Brandenburger Straße.

Throughout the season, there are also a variety of smaller Christmas markets in and around Potsdam that take place for only select dates. Here are a few of the most popular ones:

  • Romantic Christmas village in the Krongut Bornstedt
  • Sinterklaas Festival in the Dutch Quarter
  • Advent garden in the Alexandrowka
  • Bohemian Christmas market in Babelsberg
  • Polish Christmas Market (Polish Star Festival and the Star Market)

Potsdam Christmas Market 2022 Hotels

Looking for a place to stay nearby while you visit Christmas markets? Here are some recommendations:

Official Potsdam Christmas Market Website

For the most up-to-date information and announcements, be sure to visit the event’s official website.

Help Us Improve This Potsdam Christmas Market Guide!

We’re constantly striving to make articles on this site more informative for our readers, so let us know in the comments if you’ve been to Potsdam Christmas Market and if there are any tips or must-knows you’d like to share.


Must-Knows Before Visiting European Christmas Markets

Looking for additional tips before your Christmas market trip? Be sure to watch this video for some important must-knows!

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