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Freiberg Christmas market: The countdown is on – fir trees and stalls are ready!
The Freiberg Christmas market starts on November 12th, 2025. Experience tradition, craftsmanship and a festive atmosphere in the old town.
Freiberg Christmas market: The countdown is on – fir trees and stalls are ready!
The magic of Advent is upon us in Freiberg, as the traditional Christmas market on the Obermarkt is gradually taking shape. The first larger huts have been delivered since Tuesday, and there is already a Colorado fir from Dittmannsdorf that has been proudly installed. According to the city administration, a pyramid and a stage will be added on Friday to further liven up the festive atmosphere. The fairy lights are already sparkling in the streets of the historic old town and give this special event a unique flair freipresse.de reported.
The Freiberg Christmas market is not only a place to feast and stroll, but also offers a piece of living tradition. Every year from the Tuesday before the 1st of Advent to December 22nd, the picturesque old town is transformed into a top-class Christmas experience. In this country, the market is particularly known for its mining customs and the exquisite Erzgebirge wood art. With around 90 lovingly decorated wooden huts that have historical references, there is something for every taste. The hot drinks such as the delicious Erzgebirgs mulled wine, made by “Schmelzer”, provide cozy warmth on cold days, reports freiberger-christmarkt.de.
Events and attractions
There is more to the market than just the opportunity to buy gifts. A varied program keeps visitors in check. The popular Stollen Festival is celebrated on the first Advent, followed by a mountain parade by torchlight with a Sermon on the Mount on the Saturday before the second Advent. Especially for younger visitors, there is the “Small Mine Workshop”, which invites you to do handicrafts. On the third Advent, the miner's festival takes place with a small mountain climb, and the start of the Freiberg Christmas rest is a festive highlight.
In addition to the Christmas market, the old town also attracts visitors with over 250 festively illuminated shops that invite you to go on a contemplative Christmas shopping spree. In order to offer visitors an all-round festive experience, there are shopping Sundays on the 1st and 3rd Advent. Additional attractions such as the ice rink in Freudenstein Castle, Christmas exhibitions and the Bach oratorio in St. Marien Cathedral also ensure a varied program.
The anticipation for the Freiberg Christmas market is growing, and with every day that gets closer to Advent it becomes clear: there is something for everyone here! Whether as a regular guest or a newcomer, everyone is welcome to immerse themselves in this magical winter world.