Christmas in Dresden Elbland

591th Striezelmarkt and other Christmas highlights!

Discover Christmas

The 591th Striezelmarkt will take place from 26 November to 24 December 2025

Festive Christmas spirit, lots of contemplation and even more twinkling lights. Traditional and festive, in the centre of the magnificent city. Small, refined and informal, outdoors on estates and in the surrounding countryside: the pre-Christmas season in Dresden Elbland is a gift for everyone - lovingly wrapped and full of wonderful surprises. In Dresden alone, 10 very different Christmas markets cast their magic over the city. And then there are the many wonderful Advent and Christmas markets in the Elbland region. What's going on? Have a look right now!

Experience the Striezelmarkt!

26 November to 24 December 2025

Glittering lights, twinkling stars, shining children's eyes, the smell of mulled wine and gingerbread, Christmas carols. The 591th Dresden Striezelmarkt is Germany's oldest Christmas market! Look forward to strolling around, snacking and finding presents. Wooden art from the Ore Mountains, Lusatian blue print fabrics, Herrnhut stars. Of course, you can't miss a piece of original Dresden Christmas stollen in the light of the giant Erzgebirge pyramid.

Dates & opening hours

26 November to 24 December 2025
Ecumenical service and opening ceremony (26 November): 3 p.m. in the Kreuzkirche Dresden
Grand opening on the Striezelmarkt stage (26 November): 4 p.m.
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Christmas Eve (24 December): 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Altmarkt, Dresden

Subject to change

More about the Striezelmarkt

Christmas markets in Dresden

During the Christmas season, Dresden transforms into a city full of festive diversity. From medieval hustle and bustle to romantic Christmas cheer and Nordic flair, there is something for everyone here. And best of all, the Christmas market Advent auf dem Neumarkt (until 5 January 2026) and the Augustusmarkt(until 4 January 2026) extend the festive atmosphere into the new year. The Rauhnächte im Stallhof also invite you to linger with their special charm until 6 January 2025.

Highlights at the Striezelmarkt

7 December 2024

8 December 2024

14 December 2024

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„The three most delicious fruits of the Christmas season are silence, love and contemplation.”

Arthur Lindner

Christmas in Dresden Elbland

Discover these romantic Christmas markets

Welcome to the heart of Christmassy Saxony, where the festive spirit is in the air and the beauty of Dresden Elbland is transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland. Experience the pre-Christmas season in this unique region, which offers a perfect blend of tradition and contemporary culture.

Christmas souvenirs

Striezeltaler, Pflaumentoffel and Co.

Discover unique souvenirs from the Striezelmarkt and the region – from the coveted original Dresden Stollen to the unique Striezeltaler.

The famous Christmas cake, lovingly baked by hand, is the culinary highlight of the festive season. Tip: the Stollenmarkt at the Frauenkirche awaits you in the QF Passage at Dresden's Neumarkt. At this small, atmospheric market, you can taste and buy the original Dresden Christmas Stollen from selected bakers. You can also gain interesting insights into the traditional production of the Stollen. Decorative Stollen knives, Stollen boards and Dresden mulled wine complete the range.

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The Striezelmarkt mug is a real collector's item every year. The limited special editions are handmade and feature a new design each year. There is also a standard model and a special children's mug for the market bar – all lovingly produced in the region.

The Striezelmarkt mugs and other souvenirs are available during the Christmas season at Dresden Information at the Frauenkirche, at the Striezelmarkt and in the main railway station, as well as online.

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The Dresden Striezeltaler is the official currency of the Striezelmarkt. Since 2014, the coin has been issued with a new motif every year. Buy ten talers and get one for free. Striezeltaler from previous years can still be redeemed.
Get your Striezeltaler at the Dresden Information at the Frauenkirche, at the Striezelmarkt, at the main train station or in the online shop.

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The ‘Pflaumentoffel’ is the perfect souvenir from Dresden! This traditional figure made of prunes, which once represented chimney sweep boys, not only brings luck, but is also one of the absolute must-haves of the Christmas season. Discover it at the famous Dresden Striezelmarkt or in many souvenir shops in the city!

The Herrnhut Stars are an essential highlight of Saxony's Christmas culture. These intricately folded stars, originating from the Moravian Church in Herrnhut, bring festive brilliance to homes around the world. Recently, the Herrnhut community has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site in Saxony, making the stars an even more special souvenir. They are available in many shops throughout Dresden and at the region’s Christmas markets.

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