Germany is a veritable hotbed of that beloved European tradition of Christmas markets, and its capital is practically ground zero, with perhaps the most Christkindlmärkte of any German city, large and small scattered throughout various neighbourhoods from late November through December and sometimes into the first week of January - most free, one or two with a nominal entry fee. Sadly, this year markets have been suspended due to the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, but for next year, here are Berlin's top eight:

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