Cancelled in 2020.
From 26th November to 24th December 2021.
(to be confirmed).
Glittering lights, twinkling stars, beaming children’s faces, mulled wine, the scent of gingerbread, and Christmas carols – Dresden’s Striezelmarkt boasts a unique character, despite being in its 587th year. Regional specialities, such as Ore Mountain wood crafts, Lusatian blue-printed fabrics and Moravian stars, are particularly popular. And a piece of Original Dresdner Christstollen fruit loaf in the light of the step pyramid from the Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains) is of course another must. On November 26th 2021 at 3 pm, there is an Ecumenical service in the Kreuzkirche marking the opening of the 587th Striezelmarkt.
Everyone who loves the typical Dresdner Stollen, the 26th Dresden Stollenfest on the 8th of December 2021 is exactly the right place to go. A big festival dedicated to the unique Dresden baking tradition, with historic pageant and giant Stollen, weighing several tonnes. The Stollen is cut up at the Striezelmarkt and sold for a good cause. The festival will also feature the “Dresdner Stollenmädchen”, the brand ambassador for Dresdner Christstollen and patron of the festival. (www.dresdnerstollen.com)

Best hotels for Christmas
in Dresden
The Westin Bellevue Dresden ★★★★
From €85 / night
Dresden's Baroque district
Spa with 120 m² pool, saunas and a gym
Steigenberger Hotel de Saxe ★★★★
From €90 / night
In the heart of Dresden
Sauna, gym and a massage and beauty salon
Holiday Inn Dresden ★★★★
From €85 / night
Located in the Baroque heart of Dresden
Relax at the hotel bar or in the library
Hyperion Dresden ★★★★★
From €106/ night
In the heart of Dresden’s Old Town
Gym, spa, and elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi
Hotel Taschenbergpalais ★★★★★
From €135 / night
Next to Dresden Castle
French cuisine is served in the Palais Bistro
Bülow Palais ★★★★★
From €125/ night
15-minute walk from the Old Town
400m² day spa and a Michelin-star restaurant

Tours & Activities
in Dresden

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