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Last updated: December 01, 2024

Plan your Christmas stay in Annaberg-Buchholz with our clear event guide. Here you'll find all the important festive events and activities that shape the Ore Mountain Christmas experience.

The historic market square forms the heart of the festivities, surrounded by traditional wooden stalls and the magnificent town hall. From here, the Christmas activities extend through the old town to St. Anne's Church, where miners' parades, craftsmanship, and the scent of roasted almonds accompany visitors through the decorated alleyways. The Große Bergstraße connects the various venues into an atmospheric tour.

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Annaberg-Buchholz Holiday Markets and Shopping

What to Expect:

Living market pyramid with city, mining, and Christmas stories.

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The Annaberger Christmas Market is a highlight in the heart of the old town, crowned by the famous St. Annen Church. The large market pyramid, the giant Christmas tree, and the services for children create a unique atmosphere. Genuine Erzgebirge woodcraft, regional delicacies, and festive Advent and Christmas music make the market a special experience.

Where: Annaberg-Buchholz | More Info: Annaberg Christmas Market

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Unique blend of historical elements and modern flair.

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The Chemnitzer Christmas market offers a variety of Christmas items, culinary delicacies, and traditional offerings. Visitors can look forward to an authentic atmosphere with historical elements and modern flair.

Where: Chemnitz | More Info: Chemnitz Christmas Market

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What to Expect:

World's largest Erzgebirge step pyramid and walk-in Schwibbogen.

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The Dresden Striezelmarkt is Germany's oldest Christmas market, located on Altmarkt since 1434. It offers a diverse range of Erzgebirge crafts, homemade Stollen, and traditional Saxon coziness.

Where: Dresden | More Info: Dresden Christmas Market

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What to Expect:

Daily calendar opening at the town hall

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The Meißner Weihnachtsmarkt transforms into a festive holiday market from November 27 to December 24. With over 40 beautifully decorated stalls, vendors offer a variety of Christmas goods, including Erzgebirge woodcarvings, Christmas decorations, candles, and more.

Where: Meissen | More Info: Meissen Christmas Market

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What to Expect:

Unique lighting concept and wonderful town hall projections.

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The Canalettomarkt in Pirna offers a unique Christmas market experience with traditional crafts and regional products. Inspired by the Italian painter Canaletto, the market has been taking place since 2013 and is one of the few that remain open after the holidays.

Where: Pirna | More Info: Canaletto Market

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Unique combination of medieval market bustle and modern Christmas attractions.

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The Schwarzenberger Christmas Market is a romantic and beautiful Christmas market in Saxony, taking place from the Friday before the second Advent to the third Advent Sunday. Visitors can enjoy an eventful program on the market stage, selected traders in the historic town center, a medieval market bustle in the castle courtyard, and much more.

Where: Schwarzenberg | More Info: Schwarzenberg Christmas Market

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What to Expect:

Traditional Christmas melodies and handmade products.

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The Moritzburger Christmas Market offers an idyllic pre-Christmas atmosphere with a view of the famous Baroque castle. Regional traders present handmade products and culinary delicacies, while a colorful program on the music stage and in the fairy tale tent provides entertainment.

Where: Moritzburg | More Info: Moritzburg Castle Christmas

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Annaberg-Buchholz Holiday Shows and Entertainment

What to Expect:

Unique silhouette of the St. Annenkirche during the grand finale concert.

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The Große Bergparade in Annaberg-Buchholz is a colorful presentation featuring approximately 1,000 participants from all over Saxony and other mining regions. It is the most impressive mining parade during the Advent season and concludes with a grand finale concert in front of the St. Annenkirche.

Where: Annaberg-Buchholz | More Info: Grand Mountain Parade

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Impressive procession with uniformed participants, musicians, and singers.

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The Great Berg Parade in Chemnitz is a traditional event where around 1,000 participants in uniforms, musicians, and singers herald the Christmas season in the Erzgebirge. The parade starts at the Theaterplatz and proceeds through the Richard-Tauber-Straße, the Straße der Nationen, and the Brückenstraße before returning to the Theaterplatz.

Where: Chemnitz | More Info: Traditional Miners' Parade

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