Radebeul Light and Stall Magic Christmas Market
Set along the historic village green, the market features stalls showcasing handcrafted gifts, crackling fire pits, and mulled wine pressed by regional vintners. Visitors can enjoy live holiday music and choir singing in the Friedenskirche Radebeul, along with rotating puppet shows at the Puppenschaubude. Family activities include pony riding, gift forging, baking, crafting, and illuminated Christmas figures.
What to Expect
Historic village green market with regional vintner mulled wine and puppetry.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Altkötzschenbroda
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Kulturamt Radebeul
Food & Drink
Visitors can enjoy mulled wine made by regional vintners and local specialties.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and cozy
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Parking: Für die Besucher des Weihnachtsmarktes stehen „An der Festwiese“ kostenpflichtige Parkplätze zur Verfügung.
Tips & Advice
- Come by S-Bahn, tram or bus if you can, since parking is limited; by car, your options are the paid lot An der Festwiese and Güterhofstraße.
- From the S1 stop Radebeul-Kötzschenbroda, walk to Altkötzschenbroda over the traffic-light crossing on Meißner Straße, or take tram 4 to the Gradsteg stop instead.
- Come back on another Advent weekend for the Puppenschaubude, which puts on a new puppet play every weekend of the market.
- Warm up at the crackling fire pits with a mulled wine pressed by regional winegrowers between browsing the craft stalls.
- Bring the kids ready to get their hands busy, with crafting, baking, pony rides and forging small Christmas gifts all on offer.
Special Events & Promotions
- Opening Friday (Nov 27): Wirbeley at Kirchplatz and Banda Colorage get the market started.
- Saturday, Nov 28: Banda Colorage, the Moritzburger Big Band and the Posaunenchor der Friedenskirchgemeinde all perform.
- First weekend: the Puppenschaubude plays "Rattenscharfe Weihnachten", and a new piece follows each weekend.
- Sunday, Nov 29: "Stollen Moments!" at Kirchplatz.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for kids?
Children can do crafts and baking, watch the puppet theater, ride ponies and forge small Christmas gifts. They can also look at the illuminated Christmas figures.
Does the puppet theater show the same play every weekend?
No. The Puppenschaubude puts on a new piece each weekend, from fairy tales to funny Christmas adventures. On the first weekend it plays "Rattenscharfe Weihnachten."
What food and drink is there?
You'll find local delicacies and mulled wine pressed by regional winegrowers. There are fire pits to warm up at while you drink.
Where can I park, and how do I get there by public transport?
There's paid parking at "An der Festwiese" and more spaces on Güterhofstraße. Parking is limited, so public transport is recommended. Take the S1 to Radebeul-Kötzschenbroda, tram 4 to Gradsteg, or bus 400, 475 or 476 to S-Bf. Kötzschenbroda.
How can I sell at the market?
Vendors can apply using the information and registration form linked from the market's contact page. The organizing team at the Kulturamt answers other questions.
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