From 28th November to 24th December 2018
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 584th 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 28th 2018 at 3 pm, there is an Ecumenical service in the Kreuzkirche marking the opening of the 584th Striezelmarkt.
Everyone who loves the typical Dresdner Stollen, the 25th Dresden Stollenfest on the 8th of December 2018 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)
In addition, there are different themed days and festivities at the Striezelmarkt:
- Dresden Advent Calendar Festival 1/12/2018
- Dresden Gingerbread Festival 2/12/2018
- Dresden Pflaumentoffel Festival 9/12/2018
- The Long Striezel Night 14/12/2018
- Dresden Pyramid Festival 15/12/2018
- Dresden Schwibbogen Festival 16/12/2018
- Christmas at Dresden City Hall 17/12/2018
- Decorating the Dresden Christmas Tree 22/12/2018
- Dresden Kreuzkirche Day 23/12/2018
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
Christmas in Dresden
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