13. - 14. Dezember: WEINachten am Ludwig-Beck-Platz

In the organizer's words:

Between mulled wine, Pinot Gris and indulgence: WEINachtsmarkt attracts visitors with arts and crafts, design and wine

From 13 to 14 December, the distinctive octagonal Wappenbrunnen fountain will be filled with the scent of cinnamon and Pinot Noir for the second time from 12 noon: family wineries, regional manufacturers and creative artisans, together with organizer Family & Friends e. V., invite you to enjoy stylish moments of pleasure by candlelight. Anyone who wants to celebrate the third weekend of Advent with style, taste and a good glass of wine is in the right place here at Ludwig-Beck-Platz.

Organizer Claudia Scholz is particularly looking forward to this winter WEINachtsmarkt here in Lichterfelde - after all, she grew up in the east of the district and still knows Ludwig-Beck-Platz as Moltkeplatz or Marktplatz. After the fountain was built in 1985, the square was officially renamed Ludwig-Beck-Platz at the beginning of 1986. The central column of the fountain actually makes it look like an oversized étagère consisting of three bowl basins, providing the perfect ambience for the culinary artisan markets of Family & Friends: "Fine spices such as cinnamon, clove, nutmeg or cardamom harmonize perfectly with the good wines from Germany's family-run wineries. Whether red, rosé or white - you will always find the right wine to accompany your Christmas menu, dessert or New Year's Eve. This is exactly what we want to reflect with our fairly new concept for the second time," explains Claudia Scholz.

In the middle of it all instead of just being there: Christmas jazz & jingles

The Jazz-Nikoläuse will be playing entertainment here at the WEINachtsmarkt. The three musicians of the Jazz-Nikoläuse play Christmas carols, swing and Dixieland in Santa Claus outfits with trumpet, vocals, banjo and sousaphone - and once again provide a musical interplay with the Jazz Police: this troupe is an ingenious mixture of marching band and improv theater and amuses with New Orleans music and improv shows with megaphone solos.

Mulled wine or Pinot Gris? The main thing is enjoyment!

Many family-run wineries and young winegrowers appreciate the wonderful atmosphere of the Christmas markets in Berlin and are always happy to present their wines, produced with passion and know-how, for tasting. This time, these are the three wineries Holdenried, Zehnthof Eller and Christian Kupper from Germany's largest wine-growing region, Rheinhessen - known for its dry white wines. But the Koch family of winegrowers from Franconia will also be present with fine fruity wines with finesse, mature wines with style and elegance as well as Franconian gems.

https:// weingut-holdenried.de/
https://weingut-eller.de/
https://www.weingut-kupper.de/startseite.html
http://winzerfamilie-koch.de/

Handicrafts and design for the festive season

The stalls at the WEINachtsmarkt once again have wonderful arts and crafts and design objects in store for people who are looking for particularly individual gifts:

Bottle boy Stefan will be present at all Family & Friends Advent and Christmas markets. He has dedicated himself to recycling and upcycling old bottles and glass remnants and uses them to create transparent works of art called Flaschenjunge (hanging), Standjunge (standing) and Schatzjunge (refined with other materials such as wood). His hanging chandeliers, tea light holders and lanterns are guaranteed to be handmade, individual, sustainable and unique - and perfect as a gift for the cozy, dark season. https://www.flaschenjunge.de/

Fashion designer Claudia Cegielka from Berlin creates romantic fashion or evening dresses for special occasions - ideal for the Advent and winter season. Her "Made in Germany" collections - from cloud, petal and butterfly dresses to elegant jackets - bring warmth and style to the festive season. Her hobbyhorse is 20s fashion, which she interprets in a fresh way. She also presents pretty everyday accessories - such as sleeping goggles, protective monster angels, rucksack bags with seasonally appropriate motifs such as angel wings or smart corsage bindings - at her stand. https://www.claudia-cegielka.de

In her workshop in Berlin-Lichterfelde, Alexandra von evelynsdottir creates jewelry made of silver, gemstones and pearls for men and women - each piece is handmade and unique with soul. Her delicate earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings tell stories and combine traditional craftsmanship with sustainable design. Perfect as a loving Christmas gift or a sparkling accent in the winter season. www.evelynsdottir.de

Eclectic Handcrafts, a Berlin label, creates unique items from monoprints, recycled paper, embroidery and found materials. The range includes hand-embroidered felt bookmarks, monoprint greeting cards and pendants, hand-embroidered ornaments and cushions, small monoprint decorations for walls and, brand new: jewelry and decorative items made from Nespresso capsules. Plenty of choice to find just the right gift or souvenir. https://www.eclectic-handcrafts.de

Angelika Mietzner from the non-profit association Asante e. V. brings hand-crocheted, colorful angel pendants as well as homemade hearts, bags, cell phone covers, cases and decorative items from Kenya. The angels in particular were created over 20 years ago as a "help for self-help" project and have since earned the African women a small but regular wage. With the proceeds from the sale, the association is able to provide many pupils in Tiwi, Kenya, with a school education and finance school fees, uniforms, exercise books, pens and breakfast. Donations are welcome. https://asante-ev.de/spenden/bildung-fuer-tiwi/

Ethnobude presents handmade ceramics, including tableware and decorations that combine traditional craftsmanship with modern design. Each piece is one of a kind - unique, authentic and sustainable. Their cups, plates, bowls, jugs and vases, ceramic stands and decorative pendants are waiting to be lovingly gifted. www.ethnobude.de

Fortschritt-Berlin offers high-quality knitwear made from merino and silk-merino. Real neck warmers and decorative, warming accessories with geometric-graphic patterns for cold winter days that always fit.

https://www.fortschritt-berlin.com/

evelynsdottir - Jewelry with a history: In her workshop in Berlin-Lichterfelde, Alexandra Rettig-Amendt creates filigree unique pieces for women and men - earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings that are more than just accessories. They speak of nature, tradition and personality. Each piece is handmade, sustainably conceived and designed with a keen sense of form and symbolism. More at evelynsdottir.de.

Gourmet crafts and treats

The scent of roasted almonds and chestnuts hangs in the air, making it hard to decide what to try first. We recommend a selection:

Because honey is an essential part of Christmas baking, you should also make a detour to the Beefriends traveling apiary. Here you can get totally local honey from Berlin-Lichtenrade. Beekeeper Olaf Schwerdtfeger guarantees that it is 100% natural and is harvested exclusively by hand, without adding or taking anything away.

https://beefriends.de/unsere-imkerei

If you have a soft spot for old, stylish cars, Sylvia Grasso-Bauschlicher 's crêpe stand is the place to be: she serves her sweet and savory crêpe creations from a vintage French car.

In total, over 80 exhibitors at the WEINachtsmarkt on Ludwig-Beck-Platz on the 3rd weekend of Advent 2025 will ensure pre-Christmas and atmospheric encounters in the neighborhood - thanks to Family & Friends, who had this great idea and are now implementing it for the 2nd time.

When and where?

• 3rd Advent weekend: December 13 and 14, 2025, from 12 noon each day
• Ludwig-Beck-Platz, 12203 Berlin, Steglitz-Zehlendorf
• S-Bahn station Botanischer Garten and Lichterfelde-West, bus 285, 188, X11, M 48, M85

Price information:

Admission free