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Christmas Markets in Dresden

Christmas Markets in Dresden

Let yourself be enchanted by the Christmas atmosphere of Dresden. Numerous Christmas markets throughout the city will make children's eyes light up.

Traditional Erzgebirge Wood Carving, Mulled Wine, Egg Liqueur and Bratwurst.

Glittering lights in the streets of Dresden, the scent of fresh almonds and mulled wine and contemplative Christmas music in the air make the Advent season in the Saxon state capital a unique experience. With the Taschenbergpalais as your starting point, you can explore 12 enchanting Christmas markets with ease. Stroll along the individual stalls, admire intricate carvings from the Erzgebirge and savour culinary delicacies from the region. There is something for everyone to enjoy.

We have summarised the most beautiful Christmas markets in Dresden for you:

1. Striezelmarkt
Germany’s oldest and most famous Christmas market opens its doors again in November. Glittering lights, the aroma of mulled wine and festive Christmas music once again enchant the city centre around the Altmarkt. You can reach this Christmas market within 5 minutes on foot.

2. Advent on the Neumarkt
The Christmas market on Neumarkt, in front of the Frauenkirche, enchants its visitors with its unmistakable historical charm and elaborate replicas of a traditional market idyll. You can reach this Christmas market within 3 minutes on foot.

3. Winter Magic in the Historic Old Town
Between the Frauenkirche and Brühl’s Terrace, in Münzgasse, a traditional Christmas market awaits you in the historic old town. You can reach this Christmas market within 5 minutes on foot.
 

Christmas Markets

4. Medieval Christmas in the Historic Stallhof
Probably the most historic Christmas market in Dresden takes place in the Stallhof, just a few metres from the Frauenkirche Dresden. Surrounded by an impressive atmosphere, this market offers a unique experience. You can reach this Christmas market within 5 minutes on foot.

5. Dresdner Hüttenzauber
Fans of après-ski and hut-style festivities will love Dresdner Hüttenzauber. Here, you can dance, laugh and celebrate across more than 2,000 sq m at Postplatz. You can reach the Hüttenzauber on foot within 2 minutes.

6. Elbhang Christmas Market
Away from the hustle and bustle, the smallest and most tranquil Christmas market in Dresden, located in Loschwitz, invites you to enjoy a peaceful Advent stroll among its charming small stalls. You can reach this Christmas market by car in 2–5 minutes or take tram line 4 to the ‘Bergmannstraße’ stop, followed by bus line 63 to Körnerplatz. 

7. Dresden Winter Lights
The sparkling world of lights along Prager Straße invites you to enjoy a festive Christmas stroll. With 85 stalls and a 25-metre-high Ferris wheel, this market offers pure Christmas charm. You can also marvel at its unique lighting concept. You can reach the market within 10 minutes on foot.

8. Augustus Market
Experience an international Christmas atmosphere in Dresden’s Neustadt district, right up to the famous ‘Goldener Reiter’ monument. The white and gold pagodas line the main street, offering handicrafts and exotic international cuisine. Highlights include the striking Blue Tree at the centre of the market and an ice rink at its far end. You can reach this market via tram lines 4, 7 and 9, alighting at the ‘Neustädter Markt’ stop.

9. St. Nicholas Market at Kunsthof
Nestled in the courtyards of Neustadt in Dresden’s Kunsthofpassage, the St Nicholas Market offers a charming and cosy atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy delicacies from all over the world and a special St Nicholas experience for children. You can reach this Christmas market by taking tram line 7 from Postplatz to the ‘Neustädter Markt’ stop.

10. Romantic Christmas Market
Immerse yourself in a truly romantic experience at the Residenzschloss, located directly next to the Taschenbergpalais. The relaxed atmosphere and quaint stalls provide a serene escape from the usual Christmas hustle and bustle.

11. Finnish Village
The Finnish Christmas market on Postplatz allows visitors to experience the enchanting winter traditions of Finland. Discover traditional handicrafts, savour original Finnish specialities and find unique Christmas gifts. The Finnish village is just a 3-minute walk away.

12. Christmas Lights and Stalls
Enjoy the festive and magical flair of the Christmas market, ‘Lichterglanz & Budenzauber’, in the village centre of Altkötzschenbroda in Radebeul. Christmas workshops, a trail of lights and various festive programmes invite both young and old to delight in a leisurely Christmas stroll. Altkötzschenbroda can be reached by car within 30 minutes, by tram line 4 to the Gradsteg stop or by S-Bahn to the Radebeul Kötzschenbroda stop.

 

If Dresden is just one stop on your trip, why not explore how Christmas traditions are celebrated beyond Germany? Kempinski invites you to visit some of Europe’s most beautiful Christmas and has compiled 15 insider tips for you in the following article: 15 of the Best: Christmas Markets in Europe.