Christmas Garden

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Christmas Garden—an experience that will delight you!

Your exclusive winter highlight for travel groups

The Christmas Garden is Germany's leading open-air event during the Christmas season – an emotional world of experiences that delights visitors of all ages. Year after year, the Christmas Garden creates an atmospheric combination of light art, natural scenery, and winter ambiance – and is a strong seasonal offering for all tourist programs during the winter months.

Last season, the Christmas Garden welcomed a total of around 1.6 million visitors, proof of the format's enormous appeal and its relevance as a winter highlight in the culture and leisure segment.

A field and trees are illuminated at night with blue and purple light. Illuminated deer and star figures can be seen.
A tree is illuminated by bright neon lights in purple, blue, red, and yellow. The background is dark, making the lights look like an abstract light painting.
A nighttime image shows illuminated fountains with purple water jets and red lighting reflected in the water. They are surrounded by illuminated trees.
A group of people walk through a tunnel lit by purple and blue neon lights, surrounded by fog.
A couple stands in a tunnel of white and pink lights at night, smiling and looking up. The background is filled with glowing lights.
A family of three dressed in winter clothes is sitting on a decorated sleigh. Festive lights can be seen in the background. Everyone is smiling and looks happy.
Three people stand outside at night, surrounded by large, luminous net-like structures in blue and green.
Large, glowing spheres in various colors and patterns stand outdoors at night. Smaller glowing spheres lie on the lawn around them.
Two people pose at night behind a large, illuminated decoration in the shape of an envelope with red heart lights. A third person photographs the scene.
A person wearing a cap and jacket forms a heart with their hands. They stand in front of an arch of white lights, above which a red star shines.
A person in winter clothing walks through an illuminated tunnel surrounded by fallen leaves.
People, including children, stand and dance outdoors at night. Colorful lights, fog, and illuminated trees can be seen.
A forest at night with tall trees. Violet LED lights are arranged in waves on the ground. The lights illuminate the surroundings.
A person stands with their back to the camera under an illuminated tunnel of lights. They form a heart with their arms. The person is wearing jeans and a dark vest.
Trees and geometric sculptures are illuminated at night in purple, blue, and green. The colors are reflected in the water.
A person wearing a black coat and white hat sits on an illuminated chair and forms a heart symbol. Another person takes a photo.

Most popular destination
Around 1.6 million visitors in 2025


target group From families and couples to cultural and event travelers

Emotional visitor experience
Glittering light installations, unique soundscapes, enchanting dream worlds 

The highlights for your offer

The Christmas Garden takes place in nine German cities and locations – ideal for your travel programs and Christmas offers.

A nighttime path is lined with trees bearing yellow-orange lights. Some illuminated branches are bare.

Christmas Garden Augsburg

Augsburg Zoo
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Aerial view of a glass greenhouse at night. It is illuminated with colorful lights and star patterns. The sky is starry.

Christmas Garden Berlin

Berlin Botanical Garden
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A large historic building is illuminated at night. Colorful lights are arranged in patterns and cone shapes on the lawn.

Christmas Garden Dresden

Pillnitz Castle and Park
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A nighttime garden with illuminated trees, a small pavilion, and blue lights on a pond.

Christmas Garden Hamburg

Loki Schmidt Garden
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The facade of the light park shines brightly with colorful lights. Elephants with raised trunks are projected against the night sky.

Christmas Garden Hannover

Erlebnis-Zoo Hannover
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A large building is illuminated in pink at night. Several cone-shaped light installations stand in the foreground.

Christmas Garden Insel Mainau

Mainau Island
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Aerial view of an illuminated fortress and city on a river at night. Colorful lights highlight the walls of the fortress.

Christmas Garden Koblenz

Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
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A nighttime scene featuring a tree-lined path illuminated by purple lights and reflected in a water channel. Sculptures can be seen along the path and on the water.

Christmas Garden Stuttgart

Wilhelma Stuttgart
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A large building is illuminated at night. Trees and paths are decorated with colorful lights. In front of the building stands a winter wonderland sign.

Weihnachten im Tierpark

A Christmas Garden experience

Tierpark Berlin
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