Wurzener Wichtelweihnacht

Family/children
culinary delights
Christmas Market
Christmas event
tradition/customs
From December 5 to 14, 2025, the market square in Wurzen will be the center of Christmas festivities.

The Wurzen Wichtelweihnacht (Witch Christmas) delights with a giant Christmas pyramid, a glittering ice rink, and a visit from Santa Claus, who will put a smile on children's faces. The fairytale forest with its children's train is a particular highlight for younger guests, where they can enjoy a merry ride. The festive festivities are accompanied by the MDR Sachsen Tour and other surprises. A place full of lights, scents, and a wintery atmosphere – ideal for cozy hours with family and friends.


The dates for the coming year are subject to change.

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General Information

  • tourist event

Arrival & Parking

Public transport:
By train via the long-distance connections of Deutsche Bahn AG Leipzig-Riesa-Dresden as well as the S-Bahn connection Leipzig-Wurzen.

Wurzen is easily accessible from Leipzig by S-Bahn (S3) and train (RE 50).


Cars:
By car via the A 14 Halle-Leipzig-Dresden
- Exit Grimma B 107 (17 km)
- Exit Leipzig-Ost B 6 (19 km)

The Wurzen parking garage is located near the B 6 and is indicated by the city guidance system.

author

Leipzig Tourism and Marketing GmbH
Grimmaischer Steinweg 8
04103 Leipzig

Organization

Leipzig Tourism and Marketing GmbH
Grimmaischer Steinweg 8
04103 Leipzig

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License: no copyright required (public domain) (no copyright)

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Contact

Marketplace
Markt 1
04808 Spice up

Organizer

KulturBetrieb Wurzen
Markt 1
04808 Spice up