Illustration of two knitted figures sharing a candle on a small table beside a snowman in a snowy holiday market (Weihnachtsmarkt im Tierheim Berlin)
Christmas Markets

Weihnachtsmarkt im Tierheim Berlin

Visitors can bring small gifts to hand over to the shelter animals during special presentation sessions in the animal houses. The market features booths with handicrafts, books, and gift ideas for both pets and people, alongside street food and mulled wine. Entertainment includes performances by the Musical Theater Society Berlin, communal Christmas singing, fairy tale readings, and campfire stick-bread grilling for children.

Sun, Dec 6, 2026

Plan Your Visit

Tickets

Admission is 1 euro; children under six enter free.

Hours

11 bis 16 Uhr.

Food & Drink

The market offers street food, Christmas treats and mulled wine.

Location

Tierheim Berlin · Hausvaterweg 39, 13057 Berlin, Hohenschönhausen Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children and animal lovers

Vibe

Festive and community-minded

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Bring small gifts for the shelter animals; visitors hand them over together during presentations in the animal houses.
  • Carry one euro for admission per visitor aged six or older; children under six enter free.
  • Take children to the fire bowl for stick-bread grilling and to the fairy-tale readings, both listed as activities for young visitors.
  • Wear warm layers for time around the fire bowl and market stalls during the Advent-season event.
  • Browse the book market and craft stalls for gift ideas for people and pets.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Children under six enter free.
  • Visitors can bring small gifts for the shelter animals, presented together during the event.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can visitors bring gifts for the shelter animals?

Yes. Visitors can bring small gifts, which are handed over to the shelter animals during the presentations in the animal houses.

What can I browse at the market?

There are handicrafts, gift ideas for people and pets, and a book market.

What food and drink is available?

The market offers street food, Christmas treats and mulled wine. Children can grill bread over the fire bowl.

What entertainment is there?

The program includes performances by the Musical Theater Society Berlin, communal Christmas singing and fairy-tale readings.

Is there anything for children to do?

Children can listen to fairy tales and grill bread over the fire bowl.

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