Illustration of a Christmas market sweets stall with hanging heart cookies and a baker offering a sample (Weihnachtsmarkt der 1000 Sterne in Cottbus)

Weihnachtsmarkt der 1000 Sterne in Cottbus

The city center transforms into a sea of red-and-white Herrnhuter stars representing the traditional colors of Cottbus. Visitors can admire a festive, three-story Christmas pyramid shining across the market. On the Altmarkt, a 14-meter-tall Christmas tree is adorned with more than 1,000 Herrnhuter stars.

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Location

Cottbuser Innenstadt · Berliner Platz 6, 03046 Cottbus, Cottbus Get Directions

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Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Visitors who enjoy festive christmas markets and light displays

Vibe

Festive and luminous

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Allow time to see both the three-storey Christmas pyramid and the star-decorated tree on the Altmarkt.
  • Look for the red-and-white Herrnhuter stars across the city centre as well as on the Christmas tree.
  • Wear warm layers for a winter visit to the outdoor city-centre market.
  • Choose comfortable shoes for walking around the city-centre displays.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can visitors see at the market?

The market features a three-storey Christmas pyramid and a 14-metre tree on the Altmarkt decorated with more than 1,000 Herrnhuter stars.

What gives the market its “1000 Stars” theme?

Red-and-white Herrnhuter stars in Cottbus’s traditional colours decorate the market and city centre.

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