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Last updated: December 01, 2024

Plan your festive experiences in Freiberg with our comprehensive event guide. We present you with the most important Christmas events and activities in the historic mining town.

The medieval Upper Market transforms into a traditional Christmas market featuring regional specialties and Ore Mountain craftsmanship. From there, the path leads through the festively decorated Petersstrasse to St. Mary's Cathedral, where advent concerts are regularly held. Along the historic old town, additional market stalls and venues combine the city's mining heritage with Christmas traditions.

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Freiberg Holiday Markets and Shopping

What to Expect:

Mining-themed decorations and historical atmosphere

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The Freiberg Christmas Market presents itself annually from the Tuesday before the first Advent until December 22 in its original mining style. Against the backdrop of the historic Obermarkt, one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Germany is created. Over 90 lovingly decorated wooden huts are both decorated in a miner's style and closely linked to Freiberg's history in their offerings. The "smelter" now provides delicious Erzgebirge mulled wine, while the mining parade and the "Little Mining Workshop" for children bring the mining adventure to life.

Where: Freiberg | More Info: Freiberg Christmas Market

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What to Expect:

World's largest Erzgebirge step pyramid and daily Christmas cultural program.

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The Dresden Striezelmarkt is Germany's oldest Christmas market, held on Altmarkt since 1434. It offers a diverse range of Erzgebirge crafts, homemade Stollen, and Dresden Kräppelchen. The lovingly designed stalls and the daily Christmas cultural program make the market a unique experience.

Where: Dresden | More Info: Dresden Striezelmarkt

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Daily calendar opening at the town hall and visits from Santa Claus.

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

Where: Meissen | More Info: Meissen Christmas Market

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Unique lighting concept and wonderful town hall projections.

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The Canaletto Market in Pirna offers a unique Christmas market experience with traditional crafts, regional products, and festive atmosphere.

Where: Pirna | More Info: Canaletto Market

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Unique combination of historical ambiance and high-quality products.

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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. It offers a diverse 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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Traditional Christmas carols and craftsmanship in the castle park.

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The Moritzburg Castle Christmas Market features regional traders and craftsmen offering handmade products and seasonal treats. A colorful program awaits young and old in the fairy tale tent and on the music stage.

Where: Moritzburg | More Info: Moritzburg Castle Christmas

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Handcrafted stalls in historical style

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The Historically Romantic Christmas Market on Königstein Fortress offers a unique atmosphere with handcrafted stalls, traditional attire, and delicious foods like goulash soup and fortress punch. The event includes stage programs with folk, dance, and artistry, as well as a puppet theater for the whole family.

Where: Königstein | More Info: Königstein Winter's Tale

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A giant stollen and a lively parade.

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The Dresden Stollenfest is a centuries-old celebration that honors the baking tradition and the lively craftsmanship of the Saxon capital. It features a giant stollen, a large parade, and sales stands at the Striezelmarkt.

Where: Dresden | More Info: Dresden Stollen Festival

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Freiberg Holiday Shows and Entertainment

What to Expect:

Unique performance of Bach's Weihnachtsoratorium with renowned soloists.

Description:

In the Freiberg Cathedral, Johann Sebastian Bach's Weihnachtsoratorium I-III will be performed. The soloists Clara Steuerwald, Elvira Bill, Florian Sievers, and Felix Schwandtke present the famous work in an impressive musical performance.

Where: Freiberg | More Info: Christmas Oratorio in St. Mary's Cathedral

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Diverse stages and experience worlds in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Freiberg.

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The Freiberger Bergstadtfest is a diverse festival that fills the old town of Freiberg with live music, historical market stalls, and amusement rides. It features Weindorf, Bierdorf, a children's and family world, and a youth zone with live music and cool tricks on professional ramps.

Where: Freiberg | More Info: Freiberg Miners' and Smelters' Festival

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