The scent of gingerbread, mulled wine and roasted almonds is everywhere in Seenland Oder-Spree and the Christmas spirit is slowly coming to Brandenburg's largest travel region. The many players in the seven adventure areas have once again shown their commitment this year and put together great Christmas markets and Advent events with great attention to detail.
First of all, Frankfurt cityWEIHNACHT has opened its doors and invites visitors to enjoy a relaxed stroll and feast on the fountain and market square of the twin city every day until 22 December.
A lot of cinnamon and magic then awaits guests in various towns and cities in the Lake District on the first weekend of Advent. In Beeskow, there will be festive hustle and bustle in and around St. Mary's Church from Friday to Sunday. "Lichterglanz im Advent" is the motto of the Christmas market in Müllrose. The town has come up with something fun for Saturday afternoon and invites all clubs and interested parties to the Santa Claus parade. On the market square in Müncheberg, things get Christmassy on Friday and in Neuenhagen near Berlin, an arts and crafts market takes place in the Arche courtyard on Saturday and Sunday.
A real highlight and no longer an insider tip is the Neuzeller Märchenadventsmarkt, which takes place on the second weekend of Advent around the picturesque backdrop of Neuzelle Monastery. To the delight of young and old alike, many well-known and mysterious fairytale characters will visit the Advent market. A particularly recommendable Christmas market also awaits visitors in Märkische Schweiz on the second weekend of Advent. The Mühlenplatz square and Königstraße in the Kneipp spa town of Buckow are decked out in Christmas finery and offer an extensive program for all ages. The Buckow-Waldsieversdorf Wind Orchestra and the Kneipp Sisters will provide the musical accompaniment. The Buckower Kleinbahn offers special trips in festively decorated trains. Around Lake Scharmützelsee, both Bad Saarow and Storkow will be full of Christmas spirit throughout the second weekend of Advent (Friday to Sunday). While a fire show will heat up the audience in the spa town of Bad Saarow, you can look forward to the town mascot Storki with Santa Claus in tow around Storkow Castle and the children can make gingerbread houses and small gifts.
Just in time for St. Nicholas Day, Fürstenwalde/Spree is also getting into the pre-Christmas spirit. For the first time this year, the Christmas market around the cathedral and market square will run for ten days until December 15, so you can take a stroll and enjoy a mulled wine snack during the week. Singing Christmas carols by the campfire - that's possible in Altlandsberg. The Christmas market takes place on the church square and the grounds of the castle estate on December 7 and 8. Another castle provides the backdrop for Christmas activities on the same weekend. In Neuhardenberg, visitors can expect arts and crafts, live presentations and treats by the fire bowl. On Saturday afternoon, things get spectacular at the local airfield when Santa Claus flies in. Visitors to "Advent in St. Marien" in Frankfurt (Oder) experience a special atmosphere. This Advent market traditionally takes place on the second and third weekends of Advent in Frankfurt's imposing church. An extraordinary backdrop, which once again radiates enchanting charm in Christmas splendor, is located in the Berlin area. Festively decorated, the Museumspark Rüdersdorf opens its doors for the entire second weekend of Advent. During this traditional Christmas market, the mining tradition always comes to the fore. In Lebus, a colorful market and a cultural program will take place in the local church on the afternoon of 7 December. Crafts, culinary delights and culture can be experienced on 8 December against the beautiful backdrop of Trebnitz Castle.
The oldest spa town in Brandenburg invites you to the Advent Magic in the Schlossspark of Bad Freienwalde from December 13 to 15. There is a cultural program here, in which Max and Moritz also play a role alongside Santa Claus. And in the Bad Freienwalde district of Neuenhagen, an art Christmas market will be held at the local castle on December 15. The Eisenhüttenstadt district of Fürstenberg (Oder) will also be getting Christmassy this weekend. The Saturday of the third weekend in Advent will be used to get into the Christmas spirit in Wendisch Rietz, Brieskow-Finkenheerd and Grünheide. The town centers of Strausberg and Seelow also invite you to join in the contemplative celebrations on the weekend of the third Advent. For the ChristmasSoundLights, the Friedersdorf Art Store will once again shine in candlelight in its own special way on the third Sunday of Advent.
When all the preparations have been made for the most beautiful festival of the year and there is only one more sleep left, you should gather in the courtyard of Storkow Castle to enjoy the traditional Christmas Carol Singing on 23 December from 6 pm.
In the towns of Strausberg, Beeskow and Frankfurt (Oder) you can not only open a door at home, but also in the town itself every day. The campaigns are called "Living Advent Calendar". Different establishments, stores, restaurants and clubs open their doors and offer different activities or events every day.
The tourism association is currently organizing a similar campaign itself, only spread across the entire travel region. With the help of the adventure Advent calendar, you have the opportunity to rediscover the region and its people. Unique experiences and inspiration are hidden behind every little door. And the best thing is: you can already take a look behind all the doors and plan your adventurous Advent season.
Further tips and information
These and many more tips and inspiration for the best time of the year in Seenland Oder-Spree can be found at www.seenland-oderspree.de/winter-im-seenland