Zwickau Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Zwickau and surrounding areas
Zwickau prepares for the Christmas season with lights around the historic St. Mary’s area and events like Zwickauer Schlossweihnacht and the Weihnachtszauber auf dem Kirchberger Altmarkt where colorful stalls and performances gather. Seasonal tours through the Altmarkt pair with parade-style festivities and family activities for visitors of all ages. Between cathedral views and Schloss grounds, Zwickau’s markets and light displays offer a cheerful atmosphere full of traditional crafts and winter celebrations.
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Christmas Markets
53 eventsTraditional Christmas market with unique Santa and Bergparade events
Christmas Shows
18 eventsBach's Christmas Oratorio performed by Thomanerchor Leipzig
Christmas Parties
9 eventsAward-winning traditional Erzgebirgischer Weihnachtsstollen
Other Christmas Activities
19 eventsTraditional Zwickauer Bergparade with miners and brass bands
Editor's Picks (6)
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Gera Christmas Fairy Tale Market
(Gera)
Life-sized fairy tale figures and Rumpelstilzchen theme
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Auerbach Christmas Market
(Auerbach)
Traditional Christmas market with unique Santa and Bergparade events
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Zwickau Christmas Market
Traditional German Christmas market with local artisans
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Christmas Oratorio Concert by Thomanerchor Leipzig
(Leipzig)
Bach's Christmas Oratorio performed by Thomanerchor Leipzig
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Chemnitz Christmas Market
(Chemnitz)
Traditional Erzgebirge folk art and a grand Bergparade
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Chemnitzer Weihnachtsmarkt 2025
(Chemnitz)
Historic German Christmas market with over 145 diverse stalls
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Christmas Lights Near Zwickau
Additional holiday activities and unique Christmas experiences in Zwickau.
Christmas Garden Leipzig
Artistic light installations in historic venues
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Weekday evenings tend to be less crowded. Peak times are weekends in December, especially closer to Christmas.
Most events offer on-site parking. Check individual event pages for specific parking information and fees.
Most venues are accessible. Contact individual events for specific accessibility accommodations.