Chemnitz Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025

Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Chemnitz and surrounding areas

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Christmas Markets (58 events) Christmas Shows (14 events) Christmas Parties (9 events) Other Christmas Activities (17 events)
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Chemnitz welcomes the festive season with bright Holiday lights and lively Christmas markets around Schloßteich and the city’s historic cathedral, including the Chemnitzer Weihnachtsmarkt 2025. Seasonal parades like the Große Bergparade Chemnitz add local tradition to the calendar, while caroling events bring community warmth. From holiday performances to family activities and market shopping, Chemnitz offers plenty of things to do that celebrate winter festivals and seasonal charm.

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Chemnitz Christmas Events

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Christmas Markets

58 events
Dresdner Striezelmarkt • Nov 26 – Dec 24

Germany's oldest Christmas market with unique historical attractions.

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Christmas Shows

14 events
Young People Big Band Adventskonzert • Nov 30

Christmas concert by Young People Big Band

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Christmas Parties

9 events
Stollenprüfung und Stollentag 2024 • Nov 21 – Dec 1

Award-winning traditional Erzgebirgischer Weihnachtsstollen

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Other Christmas Activities

17 events
Zwickauer Bergparade • Dec 13

Traditional Zwickauer Bergparade with miners and brass bands

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Editor's Picks (6)

  1. Dresdner Striezelmarkt (Dresden)
    Germany's oldest Christmas market with unique historical attractions.
  2. Dresden Striezelmarkt - Germany's Oldest Christmas Market (Dresden)
    Germany's oldest Christmas market with unique festive traditions
  3. Auerbach Christmas Market (Auerbach)
    Traditional Christmas market with unique Santa and Bergparade events
  4. Chemnitz Christmas Market
    Traditional Erzgebirge folk art and a grand Bergparade
  5. Chemnitzer Weihnachtsmarkt 2025
    Historic German Christmas market with over 145 diverse stalls
  6. Dresdner Stollenfest (Dresden)
    Procession of a giant Stollen

This Week / Coming Up (6)

All I Want For Christmas - Die besten Weihnachts-Pop-Classics Fri, Nov 21
Adventsführung at Schloss Wackerbarth Mon, Nov 24
Zwickau Christmas Market Mon, Nov 24
Mittelalter-Weihnachtsmarkt im Stallhof Dresden Wed, Nov 26
Romantic Christmas Market at Dresden Castle Fri, Nov 28
Coswiger Sterneweihnacht Fri, Nov 28

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Chemnitz Christmas FAQ

When are the best times to visit?

Weekday evenings tend to be less crowded. Peak times are weekends in December, especially closer to Christmas.

Is parking available?

Most events offer on-site parking. Check individual event pages for specific parking information and fees.

Are venues accessible?

Most venues are accessible. Contact individual events for specific accessibility accommodations.