Last updated: December 01, 2024
Welcome to the festive winter program in Meissen! Our city guide presents you with the finest events and activities during the Advent season in our historic porcelain city.
Around the market square and the majestic cathedral, winter activities abound. The traditional Christmas market with its regional specialties, the historic town hall with its magnificent illumination, and the snow-covered lanes of the old town invite visitors to linger. Between the medieval half-timbered houses and the Albrechtsburg ensemble, visitors will find numerous craft stalls, concerts, and culinary offerings.
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Daily calendar opening at the town hall with changing windows.
The Meißner Christmas Market transforms into a festive holiday destination from November 27 to December 24. With over 40 beautifully decorated market stalls, vendors offer a variety of Christmas goods, including Erzgebirge woodcarvings, Christmas decorations, candles, and nutcrackers.
Where: Meissen | More Info: Meissen Christmas
World's largest Erzgebirgische Stufenpyramide and daily Christmas cultural program.
The Dresden Striezelmarkt is Germany's oldest Christmas market, preserving its unique atmosphere and traditions since 1434. It attracts visitors with the world's largest Erzgebirgische Stufenpyramide, the largest walk-in candle arch, and a daily Christmas cultural program.
Where: Dresden | More Info: Dresden Striezelmarkt
Historical stalls with handmade goods.
The Advent at Neumarkt offers an authentic Christmas market atmosphere with historical stalls and handmade goods. Visitors can enjoy hot winter cocktails and grilled savory meats.
Where: Dresden | More Info: Advent at Neumarkt
Historically designed market stalls in a picturesque setting.
The Romantic Christmas Market at Dresden Castle offers a unique Christmas atmosphere with traditional craftsmanship and culinary specialties.
Where: Dresden | More Info: Romantic Christmas Market
The Ferris wheel at the Golden Rider offering a fantastic view of the historic old town.
The Augustusmarkt in Dresden is a 500-meter-long, cozy strolling Christmas market on Hauptstraße between Neustädter Markt and Albertplatz. It offers a diverse range of goods and culinary delights, blending traditional and modern street food to showcase both Saxon and international cuisine.
Where: Dresden | More Info: Augustus Market
Contemplative Christmas atmosphere in the old village center.
The 26th Elbhangfest Christmas Market offers a contemplative Christmas atmosphere in the old Loschwitz village center. Visitors can find high-quality handicrafts, delicious specialties, and cultural events.
Where: Dresden | More Info: Elbhangfest Christmas Market
Traditional Christmas market with handmade crafts and culinary specialties.
The Christmas market at the Frauenkirche in Dresden offers a unique atmosphere, surrounded by the impressive backdrop of the baroque Frauenkirche. Visitors can discover handcrafted Christmas decorations, traditional crafts, and culinary delights.
Where: Dresden | More Info: Christmas Market at the Frauenkirche
Unique Après-Ski and mountain hut experience in the city center.
The Dresdner Hüttenzauber offers over 2000m² of Apres Ski and mountain hut fun. Fans of Après-Ski and mountain hut parties can enjoy our specially created mulled wine or savor the Christmas goose with apple cinnamon and dumplings in a cozy fireplace setting.
Where: Dresden | More Info: Dresden Hut Magic
Unique insights into Finnish traditions and customs.
In Finn Village on Postplatz in Dresden, you can experience an authentically Nordic atmosphere and enjoy our classic and popular dishes like grilled salmon and Finnish mulled wine "Glögi." Here, you can watch the traditional Finnish grilled salmon being prepared over an open fire. Relax in our Nordic tipi and enjoy the crackling fire. Meet the famous Moomintroll personally and discover many more fun activities for families.
Where: Dresden | More Info: Finn Village on the Postplatz
Unique lighting concept and wonderful town hall projections.
The Canalettomarket in Pirna is a historic Christmas market that has been taking place since 2013. Inspired by the Italian painter Canaletto, who honored the sandstone city in 11 famous views, the market is located around the town hall in Pirna. It is one of the few markets that remains open after the holidays.
Where: Pirna | More Info: Canaletto Market Pirna
Christmas market with free activities for children.
The Freitaler Schlossadvent offers a diverse atmosphere with vendor, craftsman, and information stands, surrounded by Christmas sounds. Children can participate in activities such as crafting, archery, and the "Orient Express" train. Santa Claus visits the children daily at 14:00.
Where: Freital | More Info: Freital Castle Advent
Large Herrnhuter stars and Christmas decorations in the Coswig city center.
Around the Coswig town hall, a festive and wintry wonderland comes to life from November 29 to December 1, as the Sterneweihnacht takes place for the seventh time. Enjoy a cultural program, lively market activities, and festive food and drinks in Coswig.
Where: Coswig | More Info: Coswig Star Christmas
Puppet show and fairy tale cellar
The "Lichterglanz und Budenzauber" Christmas market in Altkötzschenbroda offers a charmingly romantic Christmas world with puppet shows, a fairy tale cellar, and a light path. Children can craft gifts for Christmas Eve and explore the market on the back of a pony.
Where: Radebeul | More Info: Light and Booth Magic – Christmas Market in Radebeul
Family-friendly offers and daily advent calendar opening by Santa.
The Großenhainer Christmas Market offers a beautifully decorated Christmas town where visitors can taste delicious delicacies and discover new decoration ideas. Families are the focus, and Santa opens the current advent calendar daily.
Where: Großenhain | More Info: Großenhain Christmas Market
Cutting of the giant stollen with the Dresden Stollen girl
The Weinböhla Christmas market is a cozy and inviting place that takes place on the second Advent weekend. Vendors and craftsmen welcome visitors, and the mayor opens the market on Friday afternoon. Another highlight is the cutting of the giant stollen with the Dresden Stollen girl on Sunday. The Heimatmuseum at Kirchplatz 19 opens its doors and surprises visitors with Christmas exhibitions.
Where: Weinböhla | More Info: Weinböhla Christmas Market
Lovingly designed fairy tale forest with great photo spots.
The Torgauer Märchenweihnachtsmarkt offers a long-standing tradition and sweetens the Advent and Christmas season in Torgau. In front of the charming town hall, surrounded by beautiful patrician houses, the Märchenwald with lovingly designed figures is the centerpiece. The Christmas man visits the market and brings a smile to the excited children's eyes. Over 10 fairy tales can be discovered on the market, and the program reflects the colorful fairy tale theme.
Where: Torgau | More Info: Torgau Fairy Tale Christmas Market
Traditional stollen transport and joint singing of Christmas carols.
The Moritzburger Christmas Market features regional vendors and craftsmen offering handmade products and small items for the holiday season. A diverse program awaits young and old with Advent singing, puppet shows, spinning wheel demonstrations, and children's book readings.
Where: Moritzburg | More Info: Moritzburg Christmas Market
Special Zille figures and festive specialties.
The Heinrich-Zille Christmas Market in Radeburg offers a variety of festive offerings, including Christstollen, mulled wine, wild boar sausages, and gingerbread. The stalls are organized by Radeburg's businesses, associations, schools, and childcare institutions. A special attraction is the "Zille-Figuren".
Where: Radeburg | More Info: Heinrich Zille Christmas Market Radeburg
Craft market and winter hut with mulled wine and Advent café
The Weihnachtsmarkt der linkselbischen Höfe offers a variety of events and offerings. Visit the Künstlerhof Franziska Kunath in Röhrsdorf, the Rittergut Pegenau, the Dreiseithof Naustadt with glassblowing demonstrations, and the Hoffnungsschacht in Scharfenberg with a craft market and winter hut.
Where: Meissen | More Info: Christmas Market of the Left Elbe Estates
Over 250 stalls with local products and culinary specialties.
The Leipzig Christmas Market offers a variety of culinary delights and handmade products in a historical setting. Visitors can enjoy traditional Christmas treats like gingerbread and mulled wine while strolling through the festively decorated stalls.
Where: Leipzig | More Info: Leipzig Christmas Market
Unique combination of traditional Christmas items and local specialties.
The Chemnitzer Christmas market offers a variety of Christmas items, food stalls, hot drinks, and baked goods. Visitors can enjoy traditional Erzgebirgian wooden Christmas decorations, pan dishes, and stollen.
Where: Chemnitz | More Info: Chemnitz Christmas Market
Historic Christmas market in the romantic old town of Bautzen.
The Bautzener Wenzelsmarkt is Germany's oldest Christmas market. It opens for three weeks during Advent and 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 with children daily.
Where: Bautzen | More Info: Bautzen Wenzels Market