Festive Calendar Dresden: Christmas & New Year's Eve at the Taschenbergpalais
Discover all our festive season activities, events and offers in Dresden.
Christmas Magic at Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden
Experience the 2026 festive season at Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden. From traditional goose dinners and glamorous Christmas parties starting in November to festive menus over the holiday period and our grand New Year's Eve party: discover our highlights in the heart of Dresden's Old Town and secure your reservation in good time.
Pre-Christmas Season & Advent in Dresden, November and December
From 11 November: Traditional Goose Dinner at Das Palais Restaurant
Punctually for St Martin's Day, we usher in the festive season with a culinary highlight. Enjoy our exquisite 3- or 4-course goose menu or a whole goose, carved tableside with elegance.
- Period: 11 November to 23 December 2026
- Discover and book the Goose Menu
From 27 November: Festive Lights & Live Piano Music
The Taschenbergpalais transforms into an enchanting winter wonderland. Enjoy stylish live piano music, champagne, fine pastries, and authentic Dresden Stollen in the festive setting of our Lobby Lounge and the Amalie Pâtisserie & Lounge.
From 29 November: Festive Afternoon Tea
Treat yourself to an elegant break at the Amalie Pâtisserie & Lounge. Our festive Afternoon Tea pairs fine teas with seasonal pastries, savoury delicacies, and exquisite pralines in a warm Christmas atmosphere.
- Period: 29 November to 26 December 2026
- Book your Christmas Afternoon Tea
Winter Season: Cosy Fondue in the Alpine Chalet
Experience alpine charm right in the heart of Dresden. Our cosy Alpine Chalet invites you daily from 17:00 to 22:00 to enjoy sociable evenings with hearty cheese and meat fondues – ideal for cold winter nights with friends or family.
- Period: 20 November 2026 to February 2027
- Discover Alpine Chalet and fondue offerings
Exclusive Christmas Parties in Dresden (From November)
From November: Tailor-Made Corporate & Group Celebrations
Whether pre-Christmas in November or in January away from the bustle: we design your Christmas party to measure. Choose between a glamorous gala dinner in the historic Bel Etage, an exclusive menu in our restaurants, or a creative chocolate workshop in the Amalie Pâtisserie & Lounge.
- Enquire about Christmas parties now: Tel: +49 351 4912 800 | [email protected]
Christmas Eve & Christmas Feasts (24–26 December)
24, 25 & 26 December: Festive Christmas Dining at Das Palais Restaurant
Celebrate Christmas in style in the heart of the Old Town. Our chefs have created an exquisite 3- or 4-course festive menu (vegetarian options available), offering a modern and refined interpretation of traditional Christmas flavours.
25 December: Exclusive Christmas Brunch
On Christmas Day from 10:00 to 14:00, enjoy a versatile festive buffet featuring winter starters, refined main courses (such as crispy goose leg), and tempting desserts, accompanied by atmospheric music.
- Price: EUR 109 per person
- Discover and book Christmas Brunch
New Year's Eve in Dresden: Ringing in the New Year at the Taschenbergpalais (31 December)
Grand New Year's Eve Party in the Kurfürstensaal
The highlight of the year: from 19:00, celebrate an all-inclusive event in a class of its own. Featuring fine live cooking, selected beverages, champagne, and entertainment including a magician, dance show couple, Charlie Chaplin double, and DJ.
- Price: EUR 485 per person
- Secure New Year's Eve Party tickets
New Year's Eve Dinner at Das Palais Restaurant
Stylish indulgence to end the year: choose between two seating times (17:30 to 20:00 or 20:30 to midnight) and enjoy an exquisite 5-course gourmet menu.
New Year's Eve Tiered Stands in the Amalie Pâtisserie & Lounge
From 10:00 to 18:00, enjoy artfully presented savoury and sweet delicacies paired with champagne in a relaxed and stylish ambience.
1920s Cocktails at Bar 1705
Immerse yourself in the glamour of the Roaring Twenties. Bar 1705 serves exclusive signature cocktails and refined drinks for a sophisticated start to New Year's Eve.
Please note that reservations are required for all New Year’s Eve events.
To secure your place, please contact our Groups & Events team via email at [email protected] or by phone at +49 351 4912 800.
Culinary Gifts & Vouchers from Dresden
Original Dresden Stollen in the Kempinski Gift Box
A classic of Dresden's baking tradition: gift or enjoy our handcrafted Christstollen presented in an elegant presentation box.
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