Wunder Guide: Family Holiday Fun

BY SHIRLEY ERSKINE-SCHREYER

Photo: Damiano Baschier

Photo: Damiano Baschier

With Christmas seemingly almost cancelled and the festive Christmas Markets facing closures that have not happened since WWII. I set out to find out if there are some holiday activities that families can still enjoy while minimizing the risk of COVID. Here are a few ideas that I discovered.

Christmas Markets

Keep the festive cheer alive and visit the handful of Christmas Markets that will be open this holiday season. Here are my top five!

Christmas Market at the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church

Dicke Linda Christmas Market in Neukölln

Märchenhafter Weihnachtsmarkt at the Jagdschloss Grunewald

Nikolausmarkt Kinderbauernhof Pinke-Panke

Weihnachten in Westend


Photo: Maxim Shklyaev

Photo: Maxim Shklyaev

Skating Party

While gathering in groups indoors is a challenge meeting with another family is still possible. Enjoy a skating party at your local ice rink. Don’t forget the hot coco with marshmallows! Here are a few local spots in Berlin.

Erika-Heß-Eisstadion

Horst-Dohm-Eisstadion

Eisstadion Neukölln

Eisbahn Lankwitz

Eisbahn Treptow-Köpenick


Photo: Gavin Van Wagoner

Photo: Gavin Van Wagoner

Outdoor Social Distance Fun

Embracing alfresco activities is the best way to enjoy meeting friends and family this holiday season. Why not invest in an outdoor fire pit? Enjoy roasting chestnuts and marshmallows while sipping on warm mulled wine all cosy in front of the fire.

Set the Scene

Cozy Blankets

Comfy Chairs

Fire Pit

Hot Coco Mugs

Warm drinks for adults


Important Note:

Don’t forget to check for current regulations prior to visiting markets and other facilities, as most require pre booking spots.

shirley Schreyer