Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the festive winter season in Loschwitz! Our event guide presents all the important Christmas events and activities in this historic Elbe Valley district.
Around the picturesque Körnerplatz and the famous funicular railway, traditional Christmas markets await you with regional specialties and crafts. The snow-covered lanes of Loschwitz, lined with historic villas, lead you to cozy advent concerts in the Loschwitz Church and winter exhibitions in the Artists' House. From here, you can easily reach the world-renowned Dresden Striezelmarkt in the Old Town, just ten minutes away.
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World's largest Erzgebirge step pyramid and daily Christmas cultural program.
The Dresden Striezelmarkt is Germany's oldest Christmas market, dating back to 1434. It offers a diverse array of Erzgebirge crafts, freshly baked Stollen, and traditional Saxon coziness.
Where: Dresden | More Info: Dresden Christmas Market
Historical Christmas market with authentic market stalls and settings.
The "Advent on the Neumarkt" is a historical Christmas market that captures the charm of past times. Here you find traditional, high-quality, and handmade products from craftsmen, artists, and merchants.
Where: Dresden | More Info: Advent on Neumarkt
Handmade wooden figures in the walkable pyramid
The Christmas market at Frauenkirche offers traditional goods like pottery, glass art, and lace from Vogtland. The eight-meter-high and walkable pyramid with handmade wooden figures is the market's main attraction. The Christmas man brings a surprise for each child daily at 16:00.
Where: Dresden | More Info: Munzgasse and Frauenkirche Market
Après-Ski experience on an area of over 2,000 square meters
The Dresdner Hüttenzauber offers over 2000 square meters of pure Apres-Ski and cabin fun. Daily at 4 PM, we open the market gates and invite you to enjoy pure Après-Ski feeling. Try our specially created mulled wine in the cabin bar or enjoy the Christmas goose with apple cinnamon and dumplings in a cozy fireplace atmosphere.
Where: Dresden | More Info: Postplatz Christmas Magic
Free community festival with 200 artists and 11 stages.
The Elbhangfest offers a diverse program with classical music, innovative art, and entertaining saxophone battles, as well as cozy wine villages and children's play areas.
Where: Dresden (Loschwitz) | More Info: Elbhangfest Christmas Market
Germany's oldest Christmas market with a historic old town setting.
The Wenzelsmarkt in Bautzen is Germany's oldest Christmas market. It offers a variety of culinary delights, Christmas decorations, handicrafts, and toys. Christmas music and puppet shows entertain families, while the Christmas angel opens the Advent calendar daily.
Where: Bautzen | More Info: Wenzelsmarkt Christmas Market
Unique blend of traditional Christmas items and modern offerings.
The Chemnitzer Christmas Market offers a variety of Christmas items, food stalls, and hot beverages. Visitors can enjoy traditional Erzgebirgian wooden Christmas decorations, delicious baked goods, and warm drinks.
Where: Chemnitz | More Info: Chemnitz Christmas Market
Unique blend of historical atmosphere and modern stalls.
The Teschenmarkt is a Christmas market in Hoyerswerda's old town, held annually on the third weekend of Advent. It commemorates the work of Princess Ursula Katharina von Teschen in the 18th century and features various stalls, musical programs, and activities for children.
Where: Hoyerswerda | More Info: Teschenmarkt Christmas Market
Handcrafted stalls in a historical style.
The Historisch-romantischer Weihnachtsmarkt on the Festung Königstein offers an atmospheric introduction to Christmas with handcrafted stalls, traditional attire, goulash soup and fortress punch, as well as demonstrations of traditional crafts and stage programs featuring folk, dance, and artistry.
Where: Königstein | More Info: Königstein Winter's Tale
Craft demonstrations and traditional Christmas melodies
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. Visitors can enjoy traditional Christmas melodies, mulled wine, sausages, and numerous craft demonstrations. The market offers many attractions for families, including puppet theater and Christmas readings.
Where: Moritzburg | More Info: Moritzburg Castle Christmas
Variety of handmade goods and craftsmanship
The Proschwitzer Weihnachtsmarkt features a variety of exclusive exhibitors of handmade goods and craftsmanship. Enjoy the anticipation of the first Advent in a rural Christmas atmosphere.
Where: Meißen | More Info: Schloss Proschwitz Christmas Market
A giant Stollen and a large parade.
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 stalls at the Striezelmarkt.
Where: Dresden | More Info: Dresden Stollen Festival