Altmarkt & Striezelmarkt
Altmarkt / Dresdner Striezelmarkt
Dresden’s oldest square, which hosts Striezelmarkt in winter, one of Germany’s oldest Christmas markets, dating back to 1434.
The Altmarkt is the central square of the Old Town. It was rebuilt in the socialist style after World War II and is surrounded by shopping centers and the Kreuzkirche. Every year from late November until Christmas Eve, the Striezelmarkt is held here. It dates back to 1434 and is one of Germany’s oldest Christmas markets. It is known for its giant wooden Christmas tower, the world’s largest stepped pyramid from the Ore Mountains, handcrafted woodcarvings, and Dresden Stollen, the Christmas fruit bread. On the second Saturday of December there is also a giant Stollen parade. In other seasons, the square hosts festive events. Take tram to Altmarkt or Postplatz stop.
Opening hours
Open all day; Christmas market about 10:00–21:00 (check the official website)
Nearby sights
- Kreuzkirche
- Dresden Transport Museum
- Procession of Princes
- Dresden Castle & Green Vault
- Dresden Cathedral (Hofkirche)
- Brühl's Terrace
- Frauenkirche & Neumarkt
- Zwinger