Last updated: 11. November 2024
Discover the festive winter season in Weissenfels! Our city guide accompanies you through all Christmas events and activities that our historic city has to offer during the Advent season.
From the traditional Christmas market at the marketplace in front of the magnificent city hall to the atmospheric concerts at Neu-Augustusburg Castle, you'll experience genuine Saxony-Anhalt Christmas traditions. The decorated alleys of the old town, the scent of roasted almonds and mulled wine, and the festively illuminated St. Mary's Church create a contemplative atmosphere in the heart of the city.
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Weissenfels Holiday Markets and Shopping
Chemnitz Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Traditional Ore Mountain folk art and miners' parade.
- Description
- The Chemnitzer Christmas Market features over 200 stalls around the town hall, offering traditional Ore Mountain folk art and Christmas treats.
- Where
- Chemnitz | More Info : Chemnitz Christmas Market
Zwickau Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Traditional Berg parade with historical mining associations.
- Description
- The Zwickauer Christmas market offers a festive atmosphere with typical Advent and Christmas items, such as Erzgebirge folk art and regional delicacies. A fairy tale street and visits from Santa Claus make the event particularly appealing to children.
- Where
- Zwickau | More Info : Zwickau Christmas Market
Weissenfels Other Holiday Activities
Traditional Miners’ Parade
- What to Expect
- Colorful uniforms and miners' music
- Description
- The Bergparades in the Erzgebirge are traditional events where miners in colorful uniforms march through the villages and mountain towns. They are an essential part of the Christmas season and offer a unique combination of music, uniforms, and tradition.
- Where
- Chemnitz | More Info : Traditional Miners’ Parade