Last updated: December 01, 2024
Welcome to the festive Christmas season in Pirna! Our event guide provides you with a comprehensive overview of the winter festivities in our historic sandstone city. Whether you're a local or a visitor, here you'll find all the essential information for the Advent season.
Around the historic marketplace with its magnificent town hall, Christmas activities come to life. The traditional Christmas market with its regional craft stalls, the scent of mulled wine from decorated wooden huts, and the cultural program against the backdrop of medieval architecture shape the atmosphere. The festive activities extend throughout the old town, from St. Mary's Church to Schmiedestrasse.
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Unique lighting concept and wonderful town hall projections.
The Canalettomarkt in Pirna offers a unique Christmas market experience with traditional crafts, regional products, and festive atmosphere.
Where: Pirna | More Info: Canaletto Christmas Market
World's largest Erzgebirge step pyramid and daily Christmas cultural program.
The Dresden Striezelmarkt is Germany's oldest Christmas market, offering a diverse array of Erzgebirge crafts, homemade Stollen, and traditional Saxon coziness.
Where: Dresden | More Info: Striezelmarkt Christmas Market
Daily calendar opening at the town hall
The Meißner Christmas Market transforms into a festive holiday scene from November 27th to December 24th. With over 40 beautifully decorated stalls, vendors offer a variety of holiday goods, including Erzgebirge woodcarvings, Christmas decorations, candles, and more.
Where: Meissen | More Info: Meissen Christmas Market
Unique blend of historical atmosphere and modern events.
The Hoyerswerdaer Teschenmarkt is a traditional Christmas market held annually on the third weekend of Advent in the heart of the old town. It commemorates the work of Princess Ursula Katharina von Teschen in the 18th century and features festive atmosphere with mulled wine, sausages, and candy.
Where: Hoyerswerda | More Info: Hoyerswerda Teschen Market
Christmas concerts and children's programs on stage.
The Zittau Christmas Market offers a variety of attractions, including Christmas concerts, children's programs, and festively decorated stalls with Upper Lusatian handicrafts.
Where: Zittau | More Info: Zittau Christmas Market
Living crib and dialogue crib
The Schlesian Christkindelmarkt in Görlitz offers a diverse program with a romantic ice rink, inspiring gift ideas, craft stalls, and delicious food. Special highlights include the dissemination of the Christmas message, prayers and services on the market, the living crib, and the Bethlehem stable.
Where: Görlitz | More Info: Görlitz Christmas Market
A giant Christmas cake 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. Thousands of guests from around the world come to see and enjoy the giant Christmas cake.
Where: Dresden | More Info: Dresden Stollen Festival
Unique fireworks show with acrobatic and dance elements.
The Zittauer Fire Show features an awe-inspiring fireworks display with acrobatic and dance elements, transporting viewers into a world of light and flames.
Where: Zittau | More Info: Zittau Fire Show