Last updated: 11. November 2024
Welcome to your guide through Bautzen's Christmas season! This practical guide presents you with the most important festive events and attractions in the historic old town.
Around the main market square and the Reichenturm tower, winter activities unfold with traditional craft stalls and regional specialties. The historic Christmas market at the Kornmarkt center seamlessly connects with the festively decorated lanes of the old town, where visitors can experience Saxon Christmas traditions among medieval facades.
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Bautzen Holiday Markets and Shopping
Bautzen Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Germany's oldest Christmas market with historic old town setting.
- Description
- The 641st Bautzener Wenzelsmarkt opens from November 29 to December 22, 2024, in the romantic Bautzener old town. It offers a variety of culinary delights, Christmas decorations, handicrafts, and toys. Christmas music and puppet shows delight families, while the Christmas angel opens the Advent calendar daily with the children.
- Where
- Bautzen | More Info : Bautzen Christmas Market
Dresden Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- World's largest Erzgebirge pyramid and walk-in Schwibbogen.
- Description
- The Dresden Striezelmarkt is Germany's oldest Christmas market and one of the most famous worldwide. It attracts visitors with superlatives like the world's largest 14.61-meter-high Erzgebirge pyramid and the probably world's largest walk-in Schwibbogen. A true heart-stealer is the beloved Pflaumentoffel, and the historic Ferris wheel offers a romantic ride through time.
- Where
- Dresden | More Info : Dresden Christmas Market
Silesian Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Living Nativity Scene and Dialogue Nativity
- Description
- The Silesian Christmas Market in Görlitz offers a unique Christmas atmosphere with a romantic ice rink, inspiring gift ideas, craft stalls, and various musical performances. Vendors showcase regional specialties and traditional handicrafts, while the Christ Child announces the Good News daily at 4 PM.
- Where
- Görlitz | More Info : Silesian Christmas Market
Meissen Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Daily calendar opening at the town hall
- Description
- The Meißner Weihnachtsmarkt transforms into a festive holiday market from November 27 to December 24. With over 40 festively decorated stalls, vendors offer a variety of Christmas goods, including Erzgebirge woodcarvings, Christmas decorations, candles, and pottery.
- Where
- Meissen | More Info : Meissen Christmas Market
Canaletto Market
- What to Expect
- Unique lighting concept and wonderful town hall projections.
- Description
- The Canalettomarkt in Pirna offers a unique Christmas market experience with traditional crafts, regional products, and delicious specialties. Inspired by the Italian painter Canaletto, the market has been taking place around the town hall in Pirna since 2013.
- Where
- Pirna | More Info : Canaletto Market
Zittau Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Christmas market with Christmas handicrafts and culinary specialties.
- Description
- The Zittauer Weihnachtsmarkt offers a diverse selection of Christmas products, from traditional Upper Lusatian handicrafts to culinary delicacies. The cultural program entertains with Christmas tunes and children's programs, while Santa Claus surprises children daily.
- Where
- Zittau | More Info : Zittau Christmas Market
Moritzburg Castle Christmas
- What to Expect
- Traditional Christmas carols and stollen transport
- Description
- The Moritzburg Castle Christmas Market features regional traders and craftsmen offering handmade products and small items for the holiday season. A colorful program awaits young and old with puppet theater, spinning wheel demonstration, and children's book reading. On Sunday, the transport of the giant stollen from Moritzburg Castle takes place.
- Where
- Moritzburg | More Info : Moritzburg Castle Christmas
Dresden Stollen Festival
- What to Expect
- A giant, traditionally baked Christmas stollen is paraded through the city.
- Description
- The Dresden Stollenfest is a centuries-old festival celebrating the baking tradition and the vibrant craftsmanship of the Saxon capital. Thousands of guests from around the world come to enjoy the special Christmas treat.
- Where
- Dresden | More Info : Dresden Stollen Festival
Königstein Winter's Tale
- What to Expect
- Handcrafted stalls made from wooden lattices and fabric strips.
- Description
- The Historically Romantic Christmas Market on Königstein Fortress offers a unique atmosphere with handcrafted stalls, traditional attire, and live animals in the Christmas crib.
- Where
- Königstein | More Info : Königstein Winter's Tale
Zittau Crafts Market
- What to Expect
- Unique craftsmanship and traditional products.
- Description
- The Zittauer Handwerksmarkt features a variety of handmade products and traditional craftsmanship offered by local artists and craftsmen.
- Where
- Zittau | More Info : Zittau Crafts Market