Christmas magic in Saxony-Anhalt: All markets at a glance 2025!
Christmas markets in Saxony-Anhalt 2025: dates, locations and regional specialties for a festive atmosphere in Advent.

Christmas magic in Saxony-Anhalt: All markets at a glance 2025!
It's already really Christmassy in Saxony-Anhalt! Preparations for the 2025 Christmas markets are in full swing and the anticipation of the festively decorated old towns, delicious regional specialties and artistic crafts is growing every day. Various markets open in mid-November, while others only open their doors to visitors in Advent. A treat to look forward to! MDR reports that the variety of Christmas markets attracts people to the cities.
The Christmas markets in the Halle region are particularly worth mentioning. Here visitors can mark the following dates in their calendar:
- Halle: 25. November bis 23. Dezember 2025, Marktplatz und Vorplatz der Konzerthalle Ulrichskirche.
- Querfurt: 19. Dezember bis 21. Dezember 2025, an der Burg und in der Altstadt.
- Naumburg: 24. November bis 21. Dezember 2025, täglich von 10:00 bis 19:00 Uhr (Fr/Sa bis 21:00 Uhr) auf dem Marktplatz.
- Weißenfels: 27. November bis 21. Dezember 2025, ebenfalls auf dem Marktplatz.
- Zeitz: 5. Dezember bis 14. Dezember 2025, täglich von 15:00 bis 20:00 Uhr am Altmarkt.
And these are just some of the attractions! In the Dessau-Wittenberg region, there is also a lot of work being done to present the improvements. Here is the most important information about the markets:
- Wittenberg: 24. November bis 29. Dezember 2025, am Marktplatz.
- Dessau-Roßlau: 24. November bis 23. Dezember 2025, mit Öffnungszeiten, die von Montag bis Sonntag variieren.
The anticipation of the Harz
But the resin isn't cheap either. In addition to the Christmas markets in Halle and Dessau, there are also many markets here:
- Wernigerode: 21. November bis 22. Dezember 2025, auf dem Marktplatz.
- Quedlinburg: 26. November bis 22. Dezember 2025, ebenfalls am Marktplatz.
- Halberstadt: 25. November bis 23. Dezember 2025, Domplatz.
Another highlight is the Christmas market in the Altmark. There are various small markets there that open their doors between mid and end of December:
- Tangermünde: 5. bis 7. Dezember 2025 in der Altstadt.
- Salzwedel: 11. bis 14. Dezember 2025, täglich ab 14:00 Uhr.
The Christmas markets in Saxony-Anhalt promise a colorful festival full of lights, conviviality and delicious food, which not only the locals but also many visitors will look forward to. Take the opportunity to get a gift or two during this contemplative time or simply spend a cozy evening with friends and family before the year comes to an end. Stay tuned!