Annaberg Christmas Market
Visitors browse lovingly designed huts built in traditional Erzgebirge style, offering local woodcrafts, decorations, and unique gift ideas. Regional hosts serve mulled wine alongside traditional Ore Mountain culinary dishes made from classic recipes. Families can enjoy special children's programs including craft workshops and a gnome cinema.
What to Expect
Traditional Erzgebirge wooden huts, regional crafts, and seasonal culinary specialties.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Große Kreisstadt Annaberg-Buchholz
Food & Drink
Market hosts serve Glühwein and culinary specialties, including a yearly Erzgebirge dish offered in each host’s own variation.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children and fans of regional crafts
Vibe
Traditional, festive, cozy
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Sunday–Thursday 10:00–19:00; Friday and Saturday 10:00–20:00.
- Parking: Free parking at the Kätplatz central car park off the B 95, about a ten-minute walk to the market.
- Accessibility: Designated accessible parking spaces are located close to the market at Klosterstraße 7 and at Oberer Kirchplatz.
Tips & Advice
- Park free at Kätplatz on the B 95 and walk about ten minutes down Große Kirchgasse past St. Annenkirche, or take Citybus line C on weekdays.
- Plan around the 4th Advent if you want to see the Große Bergparade, where over 1,000 people march in traditional miners' dress.
- Step into the Bergkirche St. Marien to see the miners' nativity scene, with 32 carved wooden figures each about 1.2 metres tall.
- Use the market's gift-wrapping service and pick up the free recipes and wish lists while you shop the huts.
- Coach groups can drop off at St. Annenkirche, where staff greet bus visitors from December 1 to 23 with tips on the town.
Special Events & Promotions
- The Große Bergparade is traditionally held on the 4th Advent, with over 1,000 people in traditional miners' dress from Saxony and other mining regions.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for children?
The market runs services for families, including a gnome cinema (Wichtelkino) and craft sessions.
What food can I try?
The huts serve Erzgebirge specialties and mulled wine. Each year the hosts pick one Erzgebirge dish and each serves their own version. A menu sums up the specialties if you want to look ahead.
Where should I park?
Follow the signs on the B 95 toward Oberwiesenthal to the Kätplatz central car park, where parking is free. From there it's about a ten-minute walk down Große Kirchgasse past St. Annenkirche. On weekdays you can also take Citybus line C, which you pay for.
Is there accessible parking?
Yes. Disabled parking spaces are next to the market at Klosterstraße 7 and on Oberer Kirchplatz by St. Annenkirche.
What extra services does the market offer?
There is a gift-wrapping service, and you can pick up free recipes and wish lists.
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