In Mitte’s designer and gallery district, the ‘eco-friendly’ Christmas market takes place on Sophienstrasse, one of Berlin’s most beautiful streets. Now in its 23rd year, the stands at Sophienstrasse sell all manner of useful, eco-friendly and unusual Christmas gifts, of German or fair-trade origin. The market is kept stylish and low-key, and a limited but fine selection of food stands offers crepes, organic Bratwurst, raclette and Glühwein. There’s live music, performers, angels, and Santa drops by every day for the children.