Dresden Christmas Markets
28 November – 24 December 2018
CHARMING CHRISTMAS IN DRESDEN
Germany is among the most popular countries when it comes to Christmas markets.
Its tradition with spectacular lightning and rich cultural offer is what makes almost every city in the country a fairytale destination you want to visit.
This time, we’re taking you to Dresden.
Dresden Striezelmarkt from November 28 to December 24 – 2018
Take a peek in a great atmosphere, at Dresden Striezelmarkt!
Website: dresden.de/striezelmarkt
Winterlights of Dresden
Dresden Christmas Markets are located all across the city and you can find small ones to big ones, with the probably the most famous one (so-called) Christmas mile that is every year placed along the Prager Straße, on the other side of the Elbe River.
“Winterlights of Dresden”, with its 15 meter tall Christmas tree and spectacular lightning, next to the stands, is a place where you can find regional specialties from the city and the whole area of the country.
There is also the house of Santa Claus here, so children as well as adults will find here the true and inspiring holiday atmosphere.
Christmas in Dresden
Christmas markets are not all about shopping, but the deal is that this is the perfect time of the year to try or to buy some specific products such as hand manufactured toys, historical toys or tasty food and drink that attracts with the perfect smells people from all directions to enjoy in the offer of specialties of Dresden.
Everyone who comes will have the opportunity to listen to church choirs and carol singers.
If you decide to visit Dresden in Christmas time, host will tell you probably to visit the Stallhof Advent Festival, annually held within the walls of the Dresden Royal Palace, where craftmen present their goods in this spectacular and kind of traditional atmosphere.
You can find out more at the official Dresden’s tourism website
Augustus Market
If you want just to take a walk, you should definitely visit the pedestrian zone that extends from Goldener Reiter to Albertplatz Square – an area that is since 2012 called Augustus Market.
Snack and drink specialties, Christmas presents and an opportunity to see how Christmas is celebrated in other countries are all placed here.
This a place where you’ll also hear the best Christmas songs performed by choirs and ensembles on the weekends.
Hotels near Dresden Christmas Markets
Check the offer of more than 60 hotels near the charming Christmas markets in Dresden.
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