From 29th November to 24th December 2017
Twinkling lights, shimmering stars. In December, a sea of lights dominates streets and squares, where a dozen of Christmas markets transform Dresden into the Christmas capital.
The biggest of all Christmas markets, the Dresdner Striezelmarkt, is with its 583rd edition a crowd puller.
On the Dresden Striezelmarkt you will find the traditional pyramids, beautiful handmade wooden figures, and the famous Dresdner Pflaumentoffel.
The highlight event is the Dresdner Stollenfest on the 9th of December. After the colorful parade through the historical Old Town, a giant stollen, is cut into thousands of pieces by the royal master baker and eaten by the thousands of guests.
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
Swissôtel 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
Christmas in Dresden
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Best Christmas Destinations in Europe
Aachen, Germany
A paradise of lights and colours.
Basel, Switzerland
One of the prettiest Christmas markets in Switzerland.
Bern, Switzerland
A peaceful, calm advent atmosphere awaits you.
Brussels, Belgium
The ideal destination for festive city trips.
Budapest, Hungary
Festive lights, ice-skating and cultural programs.
Colmar, France
Discover 5 magical markets in the historic town.
Cologne, Germany
Cologne’s markets attract millions of visitors.
Dresden, Germany
If you like Christmas, you’ll love Dresden!
Helsinki, Finland
Fall in love with the Christmas tastes of Helsinki.
Leipzig, Germany
The largest Christmas market in Germany.
Nuremberg, Germany
The enticing aroma of gingerbread and mulled wine.
Manchester, England
The first Christmas market in the UK.
Prague, Czech-Republic
Prague looks especially romantic at Christmas time.
Rothenburg, Germany
The little town is transformed into a winter’s fairytale.
Strasbourg, France
Discover the oldest Christmas market in Europe.
Tallinn, Estonia
Santa Claus will greet children in his own home.
Vienna, Austria
Vienna turns into a magical Christmas market.
Zagreb, Croatia
A special atmosphere which must be experienced!
Amiens, France
The biggest Christmas market in the North of France.
Brno, Czech Republic
Share the expectation of joy and magic with us!
Madeira, Portugal
Christmas in Madeira Islands has a special charm.
Metz, France
Get into the spirit of the festive season in Metz.
Montbeliard, France
160 lovely stalls full of authentic and high quality items.
Trier, Germany
One of the loveliest Christmas market in Europe.
Christmas in the UK
Discover the best Christmas Markets in the UK.
Christmas in Germany
Discover the best Christmas Markets in Germany.
Christmas in France
Discover the best Christmas Markets in France.
Berlin, Germany
Nostalgic carousel, air swing and a small railway.
Graz, Austria
Let yourself be enchanted by the romantic lights.
Ghent, Belgium
A magical world for both young and old.
London, England
Six exciting weeks of winter festivities!
Milan, Italy
60 market huts spread around the magnificent Duomo.
Würzburg, Germany
One of Germany’s most picturesque markets.
Rüdesheim, Germany
20 nations bring and offer their specialities.
Christmas trees
The most beautiful Christmas trees in Europe.
