Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere of Senftenberg with our detailed event guide. Whether you're a local or a visitor, our guide will lead you through all winter activities in the city.
The historic marketplace forms the heart of the Christmas season, surrounded by traditional half-timbered houses and the time-honored town hall. From here, the festive activities extend to Senftenberg Castle, where the Christmas market attracts visitors with regional specialties, craft stalls, and cultural performances. The neighboring fortress provides an atmospheric backdrop for winter walks.
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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: Dresden Christmas Market
Germany's oldest Christmas market with decorated stalls and an illuminated Christmas tree.
The Bautzener Wenzelsmarkt is Germany's oldest Christmas market and opens from November 29 to December 22, 2024, in the romantic Bautzener old town. It offers a variety of culinary delights, Christmas decorations, handicrafts, and toys. Christmas music and puppet shows delight families, while the Christmas angel daily opens the Advent calendar with the children.
Where: Bautzen | More Info: Bautzen Christmas Market
Living nativity scene and dialogue crib
The Silesian Christmas Market in Görlitz offers a festive atmosphere with a romantic ice rink, inspiring gift ideas, craft stalls, and delicious food. Special highlights include the dissemination of the Christmas message by the Christ Child, prayers and services, the living nativity scene, and the Bethlehem stable.
Where: Görlitz | More Info: Silesian Christmas Market in Görlitz
Rich selection of Christmas goods from the Erzgebirge.
The Meißner Christmas Market offers a variety of Christmas goods, including Erzgebirge woodcarvings, Christmas decorations, candles, and ceramics. Visitors can enjoy an atmospheric setting with festively decorated market stalls.
Where: Meissen | More Info: Meissen Christmas Market
Unique lighting concept and wonderful town hall projections.
The Canalettomarket in Pirna offers a unique Christmas market atmosphere with traditional crafts and regional products. Inspired by the Italian painter Canaletto, the market has been taking place around the town hall since 2013 and is one of the few markets that remain open after the holidays.
Where: Pirna | More Info: Canaletto Market
Traditional Christmas carols and stollen sales
The Moritzburger Christmas Market features regional vendors and craftsmen offering lovingly handmade products and small items for the holiday season. A colorful program awaits young and old in the fairy tale tent and on the music stage, with puppet shows, spinning wheel demonstrations, and children's book readings.
Where: Moritzburg | More Info: Moritzburg Castle Christmas Market