Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the festive winter season in Riesa! Our practical city guide presents all important events and activities during the Advent season, allowing you to fully enjoy the contemplative atmosphere in our Elbe city.
The historic town hall square traditionally transforms into a cozy Christmas market where regional vendors offer their goods. Along the main street, festively decorated stalls extend, while the city museum and monastery church host atmospheric concerts and exhibitions. In the city center, visitors find numerous opportunities to linger, enjoy, and shop.
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World's largest Erzgebirge step pyramid and daily Christmas cultural program.
The Dresden Striezelmarkt is Germany's oldest Christmas market and attracts visitors with a variety of Erzgebirge crafts, homemade stollen, and traditional Saxon coziness.
Where: Dresden | More Info: Dresden Christmas Market
Daily calendar opening at the town hall
The Meissen Christmas Market transforms into a festive holiday setting from November 27 to December 24. 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
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, it offers a unique atmosphere with traditional crafts and regional products.
Where: Pirna | More Info: Canaletto Market
Christmas market with children's train and crafting activities
The Freitaler Schlossadvent offers a romantic Christmas market with vendor, craftsman, and information stands, brass band music, blacksmith demonstrations, and a Christmas show. Children can participate in activities such as crafting, archery, and a children's train ride.
Where: Freital | More Info: Burgk Castle Christmas
Variety of selected exclusive exhibitors of handmade goods.
The Proschwitzer Castle offers a festive atmosphere with bratwurst and mulled wine, soft Christmas carols, and a variety of selected exclusive exhibitors of handmade goods.
Where: Meißen | More Info: Schloss Proschwitz Christmas
Traditional Christmas carols and craft demonstrations
The Moritzburg Christmas Market offers an idyllic pre-Christmas atmosphere with a view of the famous Baroque castle. Regional traders present handmade products and culinary delights, 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.
Where: Moritzburg | More Info: Moritzburg Castle Christmas