Looking forward to the 591st Dresden Striezelmarkt: Christmas magic begins!

Looking forward to the 591st Dresden Striezelmarkt: Christmas magic begins!

It's very Christmas in Saxony! In Dresden and the Elbland region we are working hard on the Advent and Christmas seasons. The 591st Dresden Striezelmarkt will open its doors on November 26, 2025, marking the start of the festive season in Germany's oldest Christmas market. Preparations are in full swing and the anticipation is palpable everywhere. As [deutsche-weihnachtsmaerkte.de](https://www.deutsche-weihnachtsmaerkte.de/news/vorfreude-auf-weihnachten-2025-in-dresden-elbland-wird-sie- aktuellkeit-10269.html) reports, visitors can expect a colorful mix of traditional attractions and modern offerings that are equally interesting for big and small holiday fans.

What awaits us at the Striezelmarkt? In addition to the world's largest Erzgebirge step pyramid and a walk-in giant candle arch, there will also be numerous hands-on activities for children. Various concerts and church services provide musical accompaniment. An absolute highlight is the 30th Dresden Stollen Festival on December 6th, 2025, where everything revolves around the famous pastries.

Diversity in Dresden and the region

Dresden has more to offer than just the Striezelmarkt. Eleven thematically different Christmas markets decorate the city, including the Christmas market at Dresden Castle and the Medieval Christmas in the Stallhof. The Augustusmarkt provides international flair, while the “Dresden Winter Lights” market on Prager Straße creates a magical atmosphere. The Advent festival on the Neumarkt and the Elbhangfest Christmas market at the Blauer Wunder are also on the list of Christmas attractions.

In the Elbland region, markets such as the Meißner Christmas, the Canaletto market in Pirna and the Star Christmas in Coswig attract visitors with regional delicacies and craftsmanship. Local delicacies such as the original Dresden Christmas stollen, domino stones and mulled wine are the culinary highlights that guests should try.

Cultural highlights and events

The Christmas season in Dresden is also heavily influenced by cultural events. The special highlights include the festive programs in the Semperoper, the State Operetta and the Saxony State Theaters. The Dresdner Kreuzchor will conquer the hearts of many music lovers with Bach's Christmas Oratorio from December 19th to 21st, 2025. The famous ballet “The Nutcracker” and the opera “The Snow Queen” in the Semperoper are also performed on the city's stages.

Another highlight is the Dresden Mountain Parade on December 20, 2025, which will put the city in the Christmas spirit with festive music and magnificent uniforms. And that's not all! From December 27th to 30th, 2025 and from January 2nd to 6th, 2026, the Rauhnächte will be celebrating in the Stallhof with many activities.

The entire region is pulsating with festive energy, as the Augustusmarkt will remain open until the new year, and the Dresden Winter Festival on the Altmarkt from January 22nd to March 5th, 2026 promises fun and activities for the whole family.

For anyone who wants to experience the unique Christmas market atmosphere in Saxony, the Meißen adventure world with chocolate tastings and porcelain art is also available. A special attraction are the steamboat trips on the Elbe and the illuminated Christmas Garden in Pillnitz Castle Park, which underline the festive atmosphere.

The anticipation of these events and the contemplative time is therefore more than justified. If you are looking for more information about the Christmas markets in Saxony and the surrounding regions, you can find it at sachsen-tourismus.de.

Get ready to enjoy the magical Christmas season 2025 and be enchanted by the festive spirit and numerous offers!