UPDATE: Berlin Named as Official Hallmark Christmas Town

UPDATE: The Town of Berlin has been named an Official Hallmark Christmas Town for 2026. 

The Town made the announcement on Thursday morning, saying Berlin will now be featured on the Hallmark website, bringing national attention to the historic downtown area.

“The Town of Berlin has always been known for its beautiful holiday decor, events, and shopping, and now the Hallmark Channel has noticed too,” the announcement read, in part.

To see the full list of finalists and the top place winner, click here.

BERLIN, Md. – The Town of Berlin is a top 25 finalist for “Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town” contest.

The historic downtown is known for their festive traditions mixed with its quaint small town charm. From the lighting of the town Christmas tree, an ice sculpture showcase, and the largest nighttime christmas parade in Maryland, it’s no wonder Travel Leisure voted Berlin as one of “America’s Most Charming Christmas Towns.”

In Berlin’s entry, it says that “Christmas isn’t just a season here. It’s part of who we are.”

Voting is open until September 4th, and if selected, Berlin will be the setting of an upcoming Hallmark Christmas movie.

To vote for Berlin, visit https://merriestchristmastownscontest.hallmarkchannel.com/

This article was originally published on Aug. 21 at 12:14 p.m.