Magical St. Nicholas Market in Potsdam: family festival full of surprises!

Magical St. Nicholas Market in Potsdam: family festival full of surprises!

On December 6, 2025, a magical St. Nicholas market took place on Trollberg, which attracted around 500 visitors, mainly families with children. The event opened in a successful atmosphere in which happy togetherness extended to love for the family. The local association chairwoman Marie-Luise Jeschke and the board members of the Potsdamer Arbeiterwohlfahrt, Angela Scheers and André Saborowski, as well as the AWO president Marianne Rehda, took the opportunity to personally welcome the guests. The festival, organized by awo-potsdam.de, transformed the Trollberg into a Christmas wonderland with no shortage of festive magic and festive activities.

Nothing was neglected after the good festival. From waffles to Kaiserschmarrn to freshly grilled bratwursts, there was something for every palate. The sweets were so popular that they were almost completely sold out after just two hours. Long queues formed in front of Alfred's Colorful Balloon World, where children had great fun with balloon swords and crowns. The Kamishibai narrative theater and Kevin Pratsch's photo box also knew how to inspire with their creative offerings. In dry weather and no rain, visitors enjoyed the festive atmosphere to the fullest.

A celebration of tradition and gifts

Another highlight was the candle making, which attracted great interest in front of the entrance. The magic fairy Lilli and her reindeer entertained the little ones with a participatory theater piece and handed out cookies and sweets. The KlinikClowns from the Lachen Helps Association also contributed to the cheerful atmosphere with their funny performances. The local choir and Bringfried Löffler on the piano provided unforgettable moments full of Christmas melodies.

Family celebrations like this not only have a long tradition, they also strengthen the bonds between family members and the entire social structure. As wikipedia.de describes, such events not only celebrate cohesion, but also rites of passage in every person's life.

Christmas spirit and contemplative anticipation

At a time when Christmas in Germany represents reflection and time for one another, events like the St. Nicholas Market show the importance of preparations. The shared activities, decorating the Christmas tree and preparing the holiday menu bring many families together. There are numerous tips on how to make the holidays stress-free, including early planning and involving all family members in the preparations, as recommended on [familie-und-tipps.de](https://www.familie-und-tipps.de/Familienleben/Familien Feiern/Weihnachten/).

This year's Advent season in particular shows that the anticipation of Christmas, coupled with fantastic events such as the St. Nicholas Market, brightens people's hearts and thus creates a wonderful time for families and friends. The magic of the St. Nicholas market on Trollberg will resonate in visitors' memories for a long time.