[Christmas markets around Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church in Berlin | Berlin, Germany]

[Christmas markets around Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church in Berlin | Berlin, Germany "The light of living in the present, as taught by ruined churches and shining stalls"] — Around Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, which still bears the scars of war, one of the most gorgeous and traditional Christmas markets in Berlin appears every year from the end of November to the end of December 🎄✨ The ruins of the church create a symbolic landscape, and a heartwarming space spreads out with fantastic illuminations. It is a mysterious and beautiful market where "quiet and profound prayer" and "lively celebration" are both present. ⸻ 📍【Location & Access】 ・Venue: Breitscheidplatz ・Nearest station: About 3 minutes walk from U-Bahn "Zoologischer Garten" station ・Landmark: Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church tower 🕰️【Event period & time】 ・Usually held from late November to around December 31st ・Time: Around 10:00-22:00 (varies depending on the day) ・*Time is shortened on December 24th/May be closed on December 25th 💰【Admission fee】 ・Free (food, drink and shopping are separate) ⸻ 🎄Recommended points • The contrast between the church ruins and the glittering illuminations 　→ A unique night view where the past and present intersect • Surrounded by the aroma of mulled wine (hot wine) and spices 　→ Your heart will be warm even if your hands are cold🍷 • A wide selection of German specialties such as sausages, stollen, and pretzels → It's fun just to wander around the stalls one by one • A wide selection of craft goods, glasswork, and wooden ornaments → Just looking at them is exciting. Perfect as a memento of your trip 🎁 ⸻ 📸 Tips ・A photo with illuminations and mulled wine in the background of the church tower is a "classic & eye-catching" composition 📷 ・The mug can be returned, but you can buy it with a "deposit", so it's also good to take it home as a memento ◎ ・Be sure to protect yourself from the cold! Protect yourself with gloves, hats, and heat tech 💪 ⸻ #BerlinChristmasMarket #KaiserWilhelmChurch #Germany #Berlin #AbsolutelyFreeTrip