Meißen - Meißner Weihnacht

The Christmas market in Meissen, affectionately known as “Meißner Weihnacht,” transforms the picturesque porcelain and wine town into an enchanting winter wonderland during Advent. In the heart of the old town, on the historic market square in front of the town hall, an incomparably romantic and traditional atmosphere unfolds, attracting visitors from near and far. The scent of hot mulled wine, roasted almonds, and Pulsnitz gingerbread fills the alleys and invites visitors to linger. The historic backdrop is the real highlight: Albrechtsburg Castle and Meissen Cathedral on the castle hill watch over the festive hustle and bustle and lend the market a fairytale flair. A special tradition of “Meissen Christmas” is the town hall itself, whose windows are transformed daily into a giant, festively opened Advent calendar, counting down the days until Christmas Eve. In the lovingly decorated huts, traders present a wide range of traditional handicrafts, from Erzgebirge wood carvings and Christmas decorations to regional specialties such as the Saxon Pflaumentoffel, which round off the Christmas offerings. The market in Meissen is thus a sensual and contemplative experience that immerses visitors in the Saxon Christmas tradition.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- By S-Bahn (from Dresden): Meissen station or Meissen Altstadt (S-Bahn line 1)

- By bus: Stop: Meissen (directly at the historic market square), Café Zieger or stops: Roßmarkt 8, Roßmarkt 1

By car:

- Venue: City center (historic market square)

Parking options:

- Kleinmarkt car park (Kleinmarkt, 01662 Meissen)

- Sparkasse Meissen car park (Neugasse 39/40, 01662 Meissen)

- CONTIPARK Neumarkt Arkaden car park (Neumarkt 5, 01662 Meissen)