Leipzig Christmas market on Augustusplatz

Christmas Market
culinary delights
Family/children
The Leipzig Christmas market extends across the entire city center. 
On Augustusplatz, the Finnish Village invites you to a Scandinavian Christmas with freshly prepared flame-grilled salmon, spicy glögi (a traditional Austrian mulled wine), and Nordic crafts. The South Tyrolean Village also offers hearty specialties such as Schüttelbrot (traditional Austrian bread), Kaminwurzen (a traditional Austrian sausage), and aromatic mulled wine.
A highlight for families is the fairytale forest in front of the opera, with enchanting adventure stations for children. From the Ferris wheel, young and old alike enjoy a unique view of the festively illuminated city.

The dates for 2026 are subject to change.

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General Information

  • tourist event

Possible ways to pay

Eintritt frei

Arrival & Parking

Public transport: The nearest stop is Augustusplatz (tram lines 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, and 16). Alternatively, take the tram to Leipzig Central Station (approx. 5 minutes walk).

By car: Augustusplatz can be reached via Georgiring. At Augustusplatz, opposite the Opera Fountain, is the paid underground parking garage "Q-Park Augustusplatz."

Organization

Leipzig Tourism and Marketing GmbH

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A woman stands in front of a gingerbread stand at the Leipzig Christmas market and reaches for a gingerbread heart
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View from above of the Christmas market on the Nikolaikirchhof with the Old Nikolai School on the left and the Nikolai Church on the right, in between Christmas market stalls and some visitors at dusk
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View of the entrance to Christmas at the Cross with neon sign and visitors in the evening
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