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It's time to striezel!
The Dresdner Striezelmarkt turns the Dresden Altmarkt into a Christmas wonderland once again. Germany's oldest Christmas market combines mining heritage, Saxon handicrafts and traditional Christmas spirit like no other. More than 200 traders offer a unique variety and quality that can only be found at the Striezelmarkt. Ore Mountain handicrafts and the famous Dresdner Christstollen, as well as the cultural programme and Thematic Houses - all this makes a visit to the market a fascinating journey through Saxon traditions and customs.
Opening hours
25 November (opening): 4 pm to 9 pm
26 November to 23 December: daily 10 am to 9 pm
24 December: 10 am to 2 pm
Location
The Altmarkt is located in the centre of Dresden's old town opposite the Kulturpalast, directly on Wilsdruffer Straße.
The exact location can be found on the city map: Altmarkt
What does "to striezel" mean?
to stroll around the Striezelmarkt (Germany’s oldest Christmas market) during Advent
What makes the Striezelmarkt unique?
The Dresden Striezelmarkt is Germany's oldest Christmas market and one of the most famous worldwide. Every year, it delights visitors of all ages with its lovingly and individually designed stalls (over 200 in total), Christmas music and typical Saxon cosiness.
This visitor magnet attracts crowds with superlatives such as the world's largest 14.61-metre-high Erzgebirge step pyramid, the world's largest walk-in Schwibbogen (decorative candle arch), the XXL nativity scene under Dresden's most beautiful Christmas tree and a daily Christmas cultural programme for young and old.
A popular souvenir is the Dresden Pflaumentoffel (little prune man): an edible figure made of prunes, which is considered a lucky charm and is a typical symbol of Christmas in Dresden and the Striezelmarkt.
The historic Ferris wheel adds a touch of romance, with a ride that feels like a little journey through time over the glittering huts of the market, with the scent of roasted almonds and spicy mulled wine in the air. A visit to the Striezelmarkt is an unforgettable Christmas experience that appeals to all the senses.
Press
For press and media representatives: Please contact the organiser, Landeshauptstadt Dresden, by email at presse@dresden.de for enquiries and information material.