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Striezelmarkt

Striezelmarkt
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Striezelmarkt is one of Germany's oldest Christmas markets. It features traditional stalls selling crafts, food and the namesake Stollen cake. Look for the large Christmas pyramid and the daily procession of miners and trumpeters.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 6 of Christmas Markets: Vienna, Salzburg, Prague and Dresden

Visiting Striezelmarkt: what to know

Tickets
Free entry
Time needed
1 to 2 hours
Best time
Early December on weekdays
Getting there
Tram lines 1, 2 or 4 to Altmarkt stop

Dresden itineraries with Striezelmarkt

Day 6 of Christmas Markets: Vienna, Salzburg, Prague and Dresden

Dresden

How Striezelmarkt fits into a day.
  1. 8:30Train to DresdenPrague
  2. 11:00StriezelmarktAltmarkt
  3. 13:00ZwingerDresden
  4. 15:00Frauenkirche, DresdenNeumarkt
  5. 16:30Brühl's TerraceDresden
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Striezelmarkt FAQs

When is Striezelmarkt open?

It runs from late November to 24 December each year. Exact dates vary annually.

What food is sold at Striezelmarkt?

Stollen, sausages, gingerbread and mulled wine are the main items.

Is Striezelmarkt crowded?

Yes, especially on weekends and in the two weeks before Christmas.

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