Dresden's Striezelmarkt, Germany's oldest Christmas market, runs on the Altmarkt from 25 November to 24 December 2026, with a medieval market in the Stallhof and a historic one on the Neumarkt nearby. 5 Christmas markets in Dresden in our guide this season. The first to open is Advent on the Neumarkt (Advent auf dem Neumarkt) on Nov 25, and the last to close is Augustusmarkt on Jan 3.
- 5 markets
- First opens Nov 25
- Last closes Jan 3
25 Nov to 23 Dec
Advent on the Neumarkt (Advent auf dem Neumarkt)
A historic Christmas market in front of the Frauenkirche, styled on 1910, with handmade goods from craftspeople and classic Dresden Christmas fare.
| When | 25 Nov to 23 Dec |
|---|---|
| Where | Neumarkt, in front of the Frauenkirche |
| Opening hours | Opening day 25 November 17:00 to 22:00; daily 11:00 to 22:00 from 26 November to 23 December. |
| Getting there | Tram stops Altmarkt (lines 1, 2, 4, 12) and Pirnaischer Platz (lines 3, 6, 7, bus 75), a few minutes on foot. |
| Eat and drink | Classic Dresden Christmas products |
25 Nov to 3 Jan
Augustusmarkt
A 500 metre promenade market on Hauptstraße in the Neustadt with white and gold pagodas, a Ferris wheel and street food from Saxony and abroad.
| When | 25 Nov to 3 Jan |
|---|---|
| Where | Hauptstraße, between the Goldener Reiter and Gomondai-Platz |
| Opening hours | Monday to Thursday 11:00 to 21:00, Friday 11:00 to 22:00, Saturday 10:00 to 22:00, Sunday 10:00 to 21:00. |
| Getting there | By tram, lines 4 and 9 to Neustädter Markt or lines 3, 6, 7, 8 and 11 to Albertplatz. |
| Eat and drink | Thuringian bratwurst, Saxon Butterplinsen (pancakes), Dresden Stollen, Dresden egg punch |
25 Nov to 24 Dec
Christmas Market at the Frauenkirche (Weihnachtsmarkt an der Frauenkirche)
A small Christmas market around the Frauenkirche and on Münzgasse selling Vogtland pottery, glass art and lace, with an eight metre walk-in pyramid.
| When | 25 Nov to 24 Dec |
|---|---|
| Where | Münzgasse and around the Frauenkirche |
25 Nov to 24 Dec
Dresden Striezelmarkt
Germany's oldest Christmas market, on the Altmarkt, with over 200 traders, Ore Mountain crafts, Dresden Christstollen and the world's largest stepped pyramid.
| When | 25 Nov to 24 Dec |
|---|---|
| Where | Altmarkt, 01067 Dresden |
| Opening hours | Opening day 25 November 16:00 to 21:00; daily 10:00 to 21:00 from 26 November to 23 December; 24 December 10:00 to 14:00. |
| Getting there | The Altmarkt is in the old town opposite the Kulturpalast, directly on Wilsdruffer Straße. |
| Eat and drink | Dresden Christstollen, glazed apples, Kräppelchen (fried dough), mulled wine |
25 Nov to 23 Dec
Medieval Christmas Market in the Stallhof (Mittelalter-Weihnachtsmarkt im Stallhof)
A medieval Christmas market in the Stallhof of the Residenzschloss, with about 50 traders, craftsmen, live music and a public bathhouse with wooden tubs.
| When | 25 Nov to 23 Dec |
|---|---|
| Where | Stallhof at the Residenzschloss, Dresden |
| Opening hours | Daily 11:00 to 21:30 from 25 November to 23 December. |
| Entry | Admission is charged Friday to Sunday and on 27 to 30 December: adults 5 euros, children 3 euros. |
Getting to Dresden
Deutsche Bahn lists the fastest train from Berlin to Dresden at 1 hour 39 minutes.
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Christmas market tours and tickets in Berlin
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Dresden Christmas markets 2026: dates and hours
Every market at a glance: opening and closing days, hours and entry, as each organiser states them.
| Market | Opens | Closes | Hours | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advent on the Neumarkt (Advent auf dem Neumarkt) | Nov 25 | Dec 23 | Opening day 25 November 17:00 to 22:00; daily 11:00 to 22:00 from 26 November to 23 December. | |
| Augustusmarkt | Nov 25 | Jan 3 | Monday to Thursday 11:00 to 21:00, Friday 11:00 to 22:00, Saturday 10:00 to 22:00, Sunday 10:00 to 21:00. | |
| Christmas Market at the Frauenkirche (Weihnachtsmarkt an der Frauenkirche) | Nov 25 | Dec 24 | ||
| Dresden Striezelmarkt | Nov 25 | Dec 24 | Opening day 25 November 16:00 to 21:00; daily 10:00 to 21:00 from 26 November to 23 December; 24 December 10:00 to 14:00. | |
| Medieval Christmas Market in the Stallhof (Mittelalter-Weihnachtsmarkt im Stallhof) | Nov 25 | Dec 23 | Daily 11:00 to 21:30 from 25 November to 23 December. | Admission is charged Friday to Sunday and on 27 to 30 December: adults 5 euros, children 3 euros. |