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Christmas in Leipzig and the Region

Leipzig Christmas Market

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Leipzig Christmas market dates all the way back to 1458. Its six areas are set in chime with the fascinating historical scenery of the Leipzig city centre. With more than 250 twinkling stalls embedded harmoniously in the historic centre, Leipzig Christmas market is not only one of the oldest but also one of the largest Christmas markets in Germany. Visitors are offered a multitude of festive delights.

Opening hours 2020

24 November 23 December 2020

The festive opening of the Christmas Market will take place on 24 November at 5:00 pm on Leipzig's market square.

Christmas market daily opening hours:

Sunday to Thursday 10:00 am to 9:00 pm

Friday and Saturday from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm

Differing opening hours:

24 November 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

23 December: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm (only at market square)

Christmas markets outside the city centre

View of the snow-covered Gohlis palace where a Christmas market is held every year, Christmas in Leipzig, sights, shopping in Leipzig, shopping

Weihnachtsmarkt at Gohlis Palace

The Forum Adventus invites you to enjoy arts and crafts in the festive atmosphere of the Gohlis Palace.
Alternative Christmas Market at Werk2 on the grounds of the Kulturfabrik, festive Leipzig, shopping in Leipzig, shopping

Leipzig Christmas Market in Connewitz

The alternative Christmas Market at Werk 2 at Connewitzer Kreuz offers not only the classic Christmas highlights but also lots of handicrafts.
View of the Kupfersaal in Leipzig, which hosts a popular indoor Christmas market every year, culture, shopping, leisure

Christmas Market in the Kupfersaal

Enjoy Christmas delicacies in a harmonious atmosphere and browse through the diverse selection by young regional designers.
Visitors and booths and decorated, illuminated trees at the Christmas Market © Philipp Kirschner

Felsenkeller Christmas Market

A new Christmas market opened in 2018 at the Felsenkeller in the west of Leipzig.

The most wonderful Christmas spots at the Leipzig Christmas Market

The luminous historical carousel in the Salzgässchen at night in the Advent season at the Christmas Market in Leipzig, shopping in Leipzig, shopping, family

Historical carousel at the Leipzig Christmas Market

The historic carousel is a very special part of the Leipzig Christmas Market. Some parts of the carousel are over 100 years old.
Christmas market, St. Nicholas, St. Nicholas Church Square, stalls, decoration

Leipzig Christmas Market at St. Nicholas Church Square

Every year, St. Nicholas Church Square is home to the historic pyramid with its warming Feuerzangenbowle and many other inviting stalls.
Christmas Market, Leipzig market square, Old Town Hall, christmas lights

The Leipzig Christmas Market at Market Square

Every year, the market square in the middle of Leipzig's historic old town is home to many stands as well as Santa Claus' office hours and the Christmas tree.
Christmas, Christmas Market, Decorations

The Leipzig Christmas Market at Augustusplatz

The Finnish Village and the Fairytale Forest are the highlights of the Leipzig Christmas Market at Augustusplatz every year.
Two women enjoy wooden figures for sale at the Leipzig Christmas Market, festive Leipzig, shopping in Leipzig, shopping

The Leipzig Christmas Market on the Naschmarkt

The Historic Christmas Market at the Naschmarkt can be found behind the Old Town Hall every year. It gives visitors a look into old-style handicrafts.

Book your trip to Leipzig during and after the Christmas season!

Christmas in the Leipzig Region