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If you like Christmas, you’ll love Dresden. A grand total of twelve completely different Christmas markets, from the by no means Dark Ages to the aprèsski charm of Alpine huts, makes for wonderfully conflicting decisions. Holiday sounds fill the air throughout the city. From the many oratorios to Advent, organ and gospel concerts, Dresden’s churches brim with festive insider tips. Christmas tales also come to life in the city’s theatres whilst museums host special exhibitions and boats bejewelled with lights glide along the Elbe. If only Christmas could last more than just a few weeks … Dresden Christmas markets ................................................................. 4 Dresden winter magic ........................................................................... 8 Concerts, Theatre, Shows..................................................................... 10 Boat Trips, Tours ................................................................................... 16 Exhibitions ............................................................................................ 18 Christmas through the Region ........................................................... 20 Shopping at the Advent season .......................................................... 23 Package offer: Advent in Dresden ....................................................... 23 Kraftwerk Mitte Dresden ..................................................................... 25 Tourist Information .............................................................................. 26 City Map ............................................................................................... 27

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e Dresden Striezelmarkt

Dresden Trombone Evening

25 Nov 2016

Dresden Advent Calendar Festival

26 Nov 2016

Dresdner Gingerbread Festival 27 Nov 2016 The search for the new “Gingerbread Princess” reaches its apex. Sparkling lights, twinkling stars, Christmas carols, the tempting aromas of mulled wine and gingerbread and children’s eyes all aglow. Dresden Striezelmarkt has been bringing such exquisite sights and sounds to our city for 582 years, making it Germany’s oldest Christmas market. A seasonal oasis in which to stroll, snack and shop: Erzgebirge wooden art, Lusatian indigo prints, Moravian stars. And all naturally topped off with a slice of original Dresden Stollen cake enjoyed under the lights of the towering Erzgebirge tiered wooden pyramid. 24 Nov– 24 Dec 2016, daily 10am – 9 pm at the Altmarkt 24 Nov 2016, 4pm–9pm, 3pm Opening in the Church of Holy Cross 9 Dec 2016, 10am–11pm (“Late Night”) 24 Dec 2016, 10am–2pm www.dresden.de/striezelmarkt Children can bake tasty biscuits in the baker’s shop. There is a puppet theatre, the Elves’ Cinema, a gingerbread house, children’s carousel and miniature railway.

Dresden Striezeltaler at the 582nd Dresden Striezelmarkt The Striezeltaler tokens are back again this year. For 10 euros you get 11 tokens worth 1 euro – in other words, we give you one token for free. They can be redeemed at all the stalls on Dresden Striezelmarkt. The Striezeltaler are a limited edition and can be bought only at Dresden Information. www.striezeltaler.de

Dresden Gospel evening

2 Dec 2016

23rd Dresden Stollen Festival 3 Dec 2016 After being paraded through the historical Altstadt, a giant Stollen is cut up by the “Baker to the Royal Court” and the Dresden Stollen Girl using a specially made Stollen knife weighing 12 kg and measuring 1.6 metres in length. The pieces are then sold. Dresden Pflaumentoffel Festival 4 Dec 2016 The programme recounts the history of the Pflaumentoffel (“Plum Man”). Starlight Hours – Late night at the Striezelmarkt Experience the Striezelmarkt by night; be enchanted by atmospheric illuminations.

9 Dec 2016

Dresden Pyramid Festival 10 Dec 2016 Today, the figures and scenes on the Ore Mountain pyramid, a good 14 metres tall, come to life. Dresden Candle Arch Festival The focus is on the traditions and customs of the region's artisans.

11 Dec 2016

Dresden Swing and Jazz evening

16 Dec 2016

Dresden Christmas tree decorating

17 Dec 2016

800 years Church of Holy Cross (Kreuzkirche)

18 Dec 2016

Dresden Christmas carols evening

23 Dec 2016

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Romantic Christmas market at the Royal Palace

Other Christmas markets Like a giant string of lights, the Christmas Mile winds along Prager Strasse from the main rail station to Old Market Square, then on to Neumarkt square up to the Frauenkirche. From there, it crosses over the Elbe to the Hauptstrasse Christmas Market and the Baroque quarter of Neustadt decked out in all its Advent magnificence.

Mediaeval Christmas and Rough Nights in the Stallhof courtyard 2 23 Nov– 23 Dec 2016, 27 Dec 2016 – 6 Jan 2017 | daily 11 am – 9:30 pm closed on 24, 25, 26, 31 Dec 2016 and 1 Jan 2017 www.mittelalter-weihnacht.de Dresden Hüttenzauber on Postplatz 3 25 Nov– 23 Dec 2016 | daily 11am–midnight www.huettenzauber-dresden.de Augustus Market 4 Christmas market along Hauptstrasse from the Golden Rider statue to Gomondai Square 25 Nov–23 Dec 2016 | Mon–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri 11am–10pm, Sat 10am–22pm, Sun 10am–21pm www.zzdd.de 16th Traditional Christmas market at the Frauenkirche 5 25 Nov–24 Dec 2016 | Sun–Thu 10am–9pm, Fri/Sat 10am–10pm www.weihnachtsmarkt-dresden.de Romantic Christmas market at the Royal Palace Dresden 6 25 Nov–24 Dec 2016 | Sun–Thu 11 am– 8pm, Fri/Sat 11am–9pm www.romantischer-weihnachtsmarkt.com 6

Winter with friends – Konzertplatz Weisser Hirsch Large outdoor winter market for handmade goods 26 Nov 2016 | Sat noon–6pm www.konzertplatz-weisser-hirsch.com

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Dresden Fair Trade Christmas market 8 in the ‘Haus der Kirche’ at the Dreikönigskirche (Church of the Epiphany) 10 Dec 2016 | Sat 10am–7pm, 11 Dec 2016 | Sun noon–6pm www.fairer-weihnachtsmarkt.de 7th Neustädter Gelichter 9 Christmas at the ‘Scheune’ dining and event venue on Alaunstrasse 25 Nov–18 Dec 2016 | Mon–Fri 4pm–10pm | Sat/Sun 2pm–10pm www.neustaedter-gelichter.de Advent on Neumarkt 10 25 Nov–23 Dec 2016 | daily 11am–10pm www.weihnachtsmarktdresden-neumarkt.de Dresden Winter Lights – Christmas market on Prager Strasse 11 25 Nov–23 Dec 2016 | daily 10am–9pm www.dresdner-winterlichter.de 20th Elbhangfest Christmas market 12 nearly Körnerplatz 3–18 Dec 2016 | Mon–Thu 1pm–8pm, Fri 1pm–9pm, Sat 11am–9pm Sun 11am–9pm www.elbhangfest.de

Mediaval Christmas in the Stallhof courtyard

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Dresden winter magic on the Altmarkt A wintery world of adventure with ice skating, curling, a 36-metre winter slide and plenty of culinary delights. 20 Jan –5 Mar 2017 www.dresdner-winterzauber-2017.de

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Dresden Organ Cykle Christmas organ concert Salve Regina – Magnificat – Passion and Resurrection – Ten Commandments 30 Nov 2016 | 8pm

Kreuzchor in Dresden Stadium

Christmas carols performed by the Ostsächsischer Chorverband 3 Dec 2016 | 10am–1pm Advent Vesper 3 Dec 2016 | 5pm

Concerts, eatre, Shows Frauenkirche Neumarkt www.frauenkirche-dresden.de Festive Advent music presented by ZDF 26 Nov 2016 | 6pm Religious Music for Sunday 27 Nov 2016, 11 Dec 2016 | 3pm Organ Music by Candlelight 4 Dec 2016 | 9pm Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio 5 Dec 2016 | 8pm (I–III), 6 Dec 2016 | 8pm (IV–VI); 16 Dec 2016 | 8pm (I, II, III & V) Christmas around the world – Brilliant brass music German Brass 8 Dec 2016 | 8pm Italian Christmas – I Musici di Roma 15 Dec 2016 | 8pm Christmas in between Venice, Prague and Dresden Brilliant baroque instrumental music with the leading Czech chamber orchestra 20 Dec 2016 | 8pm

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24th Christmas Vesper at the Frauenkirche Traditional Vesper – Open air Mass at the Neumarkt one day before Christmas Eve 23 Dec 2016 | 5pm BACHzyklus X 25 Dec 2016 | 9pm

Kreuzkirche Altmarkt (Church of Holy Cross) www.kreuzkirche-dresden.de www.kreuzchor.de Ecumenical church service Striezelmarkt opening performed by Kreuzchor and Kapellknaben 24 Nov 2016 | 3pm Advent Vesper 26 Nov 2016 | 5pm Christmas organ concert 27 Nov 2016 | 5pm Mass 27 Nov; 11, 18, 25 Dec 2016 | 9:30am Striezelmarkt Music 28 Nov–2 Dec 2016, 5–9 Dec 2016 | 5pm

Mass for the 2nd Sunday of Advent 4 Dec 2016 | 9:30am Organ concert for the 2nd Sunday of Advent “Light and Dark” 4 Dec 2016 | 5pm Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio cantatas I–III 9 Dec 2016 | 7pm 10/11 Dec 2016 | 5pm

New Year’s Eve Vesper performed by the Dresdner Kreuzchor 31 Dec 2016 | 4pm New Year’s Eve organ concert Festive music for 7 trumpets, timpani and organ 31 Dec 2016 | 9pm

Dresden Stadium Lennéstrasse Advent concert – the Kreuzchor boys' choir with 10,000 voices Christmas carols with sing-along 22 Dec 2016 | 7pm

Kathedrale Ss.Trinitatis (Cathedral) Schlossplatz www.kathedrale-dresden.de

Mass for the 3rd Sunday of Advent 11 Dec 2016 | 9:30am

Advent Vesper performed by Dresdner Kapellknaben 26 Nov 2016 | 4pm

Concert of Christmas Carols performed by the Dresdner Kreuzchor 17 Dec, 18 Dec 2016 | 5pm

Organ music and the Word at Advent 13 Dec 2016 | 4–4:30pm

Mass for the 4th Sunday of Advent 18 Dec 2016 | 9:30am

Morning Mass 13 Dec 2016 | 6pm

Christmas Vesper performed by the Dresdner Kreuzchor Rudolf Mauersberger’s famous Christmas Vespers following traditional Ore Mountains Christmas custom

Nativity play performed by Dresdner Kapellknaben 24 Dec 2016 | 4pm

24 Dec 2016 | 2:15pm, 4:30pm Christmas Mass performed by the Dresden Kreuzchor following the tradition of the Ore Mountains Midnight Mass 25 Dec 2016 | 6am

Midnight Mass celebrations 24 Dec 2016 | 10pm Pontifical High Mass with orchestra 25 Dec 2016, 1 Jan 2017 | 10:30am Midday organ music 28 Dec 2016 | 11:30 am–noon

Christmas Day service 25 Dec 2016 | 9:30am

Ein Haus voll Glorie 28 Dec 2016 | 7:30pm

Boxing Day service 26 Dec 2016 | 9:30am

End of year prayer 31 Dec 2016 | 4pm

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WEIHNACHTSMÄRCHEN Martin Luther Church www.boulevardtheater.de

Martin-Luther-Platz www.kirchspiel-dresden-neustadt.de www.mmlk.de Concert of Christmas Carols by Candlelight 4 Dec 2016 | 5pm

Organ concert 31 Dec 2016 | 9pm

Johann Sebastian Bach: Christmas Oratorio cantatas I–III 10 Dec 2016 | 7:30pm

St. Pauli Church

Christmas concert 17Dec 2016 | 7:30pm Christmas Vesper with nativity play 24 Dec 2016 | 2pm, 3:30pm

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Christmas Vesper with a nativity play by confirmands and a trombone band 24 Dec 2016 | 5pm

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Christmas Vesper with sermon 24 Dec 2016 | 5pm Christmas Eve in Candlelight 24 Dec 2016 | 11pm

St. Petri Church Grossenhainer Platz www.kirchspiel-dresden-neustadt.de www.mmlk.de Advent music 11 Dec 2016 | 5:30pm Christmas Vesper with the cantor’s choir 24 Dec 2016 | 6pm

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Christmas Vesper for families with small children 24 Dec 2016 | 10am Christmas Vesper with the “Dreikönigskinder” Kindergarten for families with small children 24 Dec 2016 | 3:30pm

Diakonissenhauskirche (Church of Deaconess Motherhouse) Bautzner Strasse 70 www.kirchspiel-dresden-neustadt.de www.mmlk.de Christmas Vesper with the cantor's choir 24 Dec 2016 | 6pm

Boulevardtheater Maternistrasse www.boulevardtheater.de Snow White and the Seven Dwarves 25 Nov–4 Dec 2016 | almost daily Auguste the Christmas goose 22–26 Dec 2016 | daily

Konzertplatz Weisser Hirsch www.konzertplatz-weisserhirsch.com Advent fairy-tale readings for children of any age 4, 11, 18 Dec 2016 | 4–5pm

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Dresdner Zwinger Theaterplatz www.der-dresdner-zwinger.de “Winter Dreams” Gala concert in the Marble Hall 26 Nov; 3, 10, 17, 25, 26, 27 Dec 2016 | 5–6:30pm “Festive Advent concert” Gala concert in the Marble Hall 27 Nov; 4, 11, 18 Dec 2016 | 5–6:30pm 25/26 Dec 2016 | 2–3:30pm, 5–6:30pm, 7:30–9pm “New Year’s Eve Gala” Gala concert in the Marble Hall 31 Dec 2016 | 2–3:30pm, 5–6:30pm, 7:30–9pm

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2016 Christmas Market Economy Satirical end-of-year review 9 Nov 2016–21 Jan 2017 | almost daily 7:30pm

The Nutcracker Ballet in two acts 3 Dec 2016 | 3–5:10pm 11 Dec 2016 | 7–9:10pm 18 Dec 2016 | 2–4:10pm Hansel and Gretel Fairy-tale opera in three acts 9, 21 Dec 2016 | 7–9:15pm 26 Dec 2016 | 2–4:15pm, 7–9:15pm Semper Soiree Special: “Advent Songs” 14 Dec 2016 | 8–9:30pm The Magic Flute German opera in two acts 25 Dec 2016 | 2–5pm, 7–10pm

“Snow on in” mime act with Bodecker & Neander 22 Dec 2016 | 8pm 23, 26, 27 Dec 2016 | 5pm, 8pm

Dresdner Philharmonie

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Breschke & Schuch revue theatre Wettiner Platz 10 www.kabarett-breschke-schuch.de

Semper Matinee Special: “Advent Songs” 27 Nov 2016 | 11am–12:30pm

Frau Holle (Old Mother Frost) Festive family showing 24 Dec 2016 | 10am

Landesbühnen Sachsen Radebeul, Meissner Landstrasse 152

“New Year’s concert” Marble Hall 1 Jan 2017 | 5–6:30pm, 7:30–9pm

Theaterplatz www.semperoper.de

Christmas Concert with Paul Hoorn and Friends 15, 16, 19, 20 Dec 2016 | 8pm 17, 18 Dec 2016 | 4pm, 8pm

Loschwitz Church Pillnitzer Landstrasse 7 www.vocalconcert.de Vocal Concert ‘Nine Lessons & Carols’ 26 Dec 2016 | 5pm, 9pm 27 Dec 2016 | 4pm

Christmas Concert with the Klazz Brothers and the Landesbühnen choir 2, 12 Dec 2016 | 7:30pm Hansel and Gretel Opera by Engelbert Humperdinck from 8 Dec 2016 Snow White and Rose Red Fairy tale based on the Brothers Grimm story from 9 Dec 2016

Theaterhaus Rudi Fechnerstrasse 2a www.theaterhaus-rudi.de The Golden Goose Family showing 26 Nov 2016 | 3pm 27 Nov, 23 Dec 2016 | 11am Already Christmas again? Festive songs and stories 22 Dec 2016 | 6pm

www.dresdnerphilharmonie.de So much for a silent night! in the Frauenkirche 14 Dec 2016 | 8pm Christmas concert by the Philharmonic Choirs in the German Hygiene Museum 18 Dec 2016 | 11am, 6pm Family concert on Christmas Eve in the atrium of the Albertinum 24 Dec 2016 | 2pm Philharmonic Christmas in the Albertinum atrium 25, 26 Dec 2016 | 7:30pm

21st Christmas Circus Volksfestplatz Ostragehege www.dresdner-weihnachts-circus.de 14 Dec 2016–2 Jan 2017

New Year’s Eve open-air Theaterplatz www.silvesterstadt.de Open-air event with an exciting programme, live music, a varied range of food and drinks and a firework display 31 Dec 2016

Societätstheater An der Dreikönigskirche 1a www.societaetstheater.de Advent story calendar in Dresden's Baroque district Readings at various venues from 1 Dec 2016 | 6pm Advent Jazz Cristin Claas Trio 10 Dec 2016 | 8pm Hansel and Gretel, Landesbühnen Sachsen

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Dresden Parkeisenbahn

Boat Trips, Tours Saxon Steamship Company Departing from Terrassenufer www.saechsische-dampfschiffahrt.de Stollen cruise 25 Nov–21 Dec 2016 | daily 3–5pm Father Christmas on board on 6 Dec Glittering Advent 25 Nov–17 Dec 2016 | Tue–Sat 6:30–10pm Advent/Christmas lunch cruise 27 Nov; 4, 11, 18, 25/26 Dec 2016 | 11am–2pm Sightseeing Tour Winter 2016 Fri–Sun 2:30–4pm Christmas Tour 25/26 Dec 2016 | 3– 4:30pm Palace Tour Winter 2016 Fri–Sun 11am–1:45pm closed on Sunday in Advent

Panometer Dresden Gasanstaltstrasse 8b www.asisi.de Christmas customs in Saxony Guided tour on the Day of St. Nicholas 6 Dec 2016 | 10:30am Dazzling Christmastime Dresden Family-friendly guided tour 10, 11 Dec 2016 | noon 27 Nov; 4, 8, 25, 26 Dec 2016 | 3pm

Scrumptious winter stroll Exclusive culinary guided tour 10, 11 Dec 2016 | 3:30pm

Sightseeing Tours Special Advent walk by Dresden Information Guided tour of the loveliest spots and Christmas markets in the Old Town 24 Nov–24 Dec 2016 | daily 4pm Phone +49(0)351/501 501 Grinch – Christmas elf tour of the Neustadt district 21 Nov–22 Dec 2016 | Tue–Sat 4:30pm Phone +49(0)176/60 880 881 18 certificate – Father Christmas's Day Off! Alternative tour with Neustadt beers, craft beers and other specialities 24, 25, 26 Nov 2016; 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22 Dec 2016 | 6pm Phone +49(0)176/60 880 881

Parkeisenbahn Großer Garten www.grosser-garten-dresden.de Advent trips 26/27Nov; 3/4 Dec 2016 | 10am–4pm

From 4th Panometer Dresden Gasanstaltstraße 8b 01237 Dresden Visitor Service T 0341.35 55 34-0 F 0341.35 55 34-50 [email protected] With the friendly support of

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Exhibitions Local History Museum Wilsdruffer Strasse 2 www.stadtmuseum-dresden.de Tue–Sun 10am–6pm, Fri 10am–7pm Winter fun in Dresden Exhibition with historical winter fashions and winter sports equipment, plus images of Dresden’s old dance halls and the glittering winter ball season 26 Nov 2016–5 Mar 2017

Museum of Saxon Folk Art Köpckestrasse 1 www.skd.museum Tue–Sun 10am–6pm Christmas at Jägerhof 26 Nov 2016–8 Jan 2017 closed on 24, 25, 31 Dec 2016

Dresden Transport Museum Augustusstrasse 1 www.verkehrsmuseum-dresden.de Tue–Sun 10am–6pm

CHRISTMAS AT HOUSE OF MEISSEN® CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION starting on November 26, 2016 CHRISTMAS MARKET AT HOUSE OF MEISSEN® December 3 and 4, 2016, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. CHRISTMAS DINNER on December 3, 2016 at 6.30 p.m.

All systems go for the running of the 0-gauge model railway 26 Nov–30 Dec 2016 closed on 24, 25, 31 Dec 2016, 1 Jan 2017 | Shows: Tue–Fri 11am/2pm/4pm Sat, Sun and Christmas holidays | 11am/12noon/2/3/4pm

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Advent family festival ‘Der Weihnachtsmann macht Dampf’ (Father Christmas under Steam) with plenty of activities for old and young 11 Dec 2016 | 10am–6pm

FASCINATION CUISINE EXPERIENCE www.meissen.com

Carriage ride around Moritzburg

Christmas throughout the region Radebeul Hoflößnitz Christmas market Christmas for all the family 17/18 Dec 2016 www.hofloessnitz.de Karl May Museum Das Advent Special! at the “Bärenfett” villa fireplace 27Nov; 4, 11, 18 Dec 2016 | 5–6:30pm www.karl-may-museum.de Altkötzschenbroda Twinkling lights and a fairy-tale market 26/27 Nov 2016, 3/4, 10/11 Dec 2016 www.weihnachtsmarkt.radebeul.de

Narrow-gauge railway Advent trips with St. Nicholas 26 Nov, 4 Dec 2016 | 11:15am Rtg. Moritzburg, 2:03pm Rtg. Radeburg www.traditionsbahn-radebeul.de

Schloss Wackerbarth www.schloss-wackerbarth.de Advent tours: The Realm of the Senses Guided tour with tasting of wines, host’s mulled wine and Stollen 21 Nov–22 Dec 2016 | daily 5:30pm Christmas Saxon tasting Culinary tour along the Saxon Wine Route 24, 25, 26 Nov; 1, 8, 10, 15, 16, 17 Dec 2016 | 7:30pm Wackerbarth’s festival of lights with enchanting fairy-tale lanterns in the Baroque park grounds 27 Nov 2016 | 4pm Manufacturers’ Christmas market exclusive Saxon gift ideas 3 Dec 2016 | 10am–7pm 4 Dec 2016 | 10am–6pm

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New Year’s Eve for all the senses 31 Dec 2016 | 6pm

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Meissen Christmas with an Advent calendar at the town hall ffestively decorated Christmas market stalls on the mediaeval marketplace 25 Nov–24 Dec 2016 | 11am–8pm www.meissner-weihnacht.de

Cosy carriage ride through the wintery cultural landscape of Moritzburg daily on request Phone +49(0)35207/8540

Christmas Experience market at the MEISSEN® porcelain manufactory 3–4 Dec 2016 | 9am–6pm www.meissen.com Christmas Concert at the MEISSEN® porcelain manufactory 26 Nov, 9 Dec 2016 | 8pm www.meissen.com

Special exhibition: ‘Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella’ Baroque Castle of Moritzburg 12 Nov–26 Feb 2017 closed on 24, 31 Dec | Tue–Sun 10am–5pm www.schloss-moritzburg.de

Schloss Weesenstein Weesenstein Castle Christmas Romantic christmas market 26/27 Nov 2016 | 2–7pm www.schloss-weesenstein.de

Königstein Fortress 21st romantic, historical Christmas market ‘Königstein – a winter’s tale’ 26/27 Nov; 3/4 Dec, 10/11 Dec, 17/18 Dec 2016 | 11am–7pm www.festung-koenigstein.de

Schloss Burgk Freital Freital Castle Advent Tranquil Christmas market for young and old 26/27Nov, 3/4 Dec 2016 | noon–7pm www.schloss-burgk-freital.de

Pirna Canaletto market 2016 25 Nov–23 Dec 2016 | Mon–Thu 11am–7pm, Fri/Sat 11am–9pm, Sun 11am–8pm www.canalettomarkt.de

Torgau Christmas market at the Hartenfels Castle 26/27 Nov 2016 www.tic-torgau.de

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Take the tram to Christmas merriment

Shopping in the Advent season Dresden’s shopping stretches up Prager Strasse from the main rail station all the way to the Royal Palace in a bustling mix of international fashion, shopping galleries and lifestyle. For luxury goods, visit the area surrounding the Frauenkirche or the Baroque district around Königstrasse, on the other side of the Elbe. For odd or unusual items, the trendy Äussere Neustadt district is the perfect place. Sunday shopping on 4 December 2016 in the Altstadt. Shops are open from noon to 6 pm. www.cm-dresden.de PAC K A

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Enjoy the wonderful weeks leading up to Christmas in Dresden: den: the 582nd Striezelmarkt (Germany's oldest Christmas market) and ten other markets will whisk you away into a magical Christmas world full of vibrant tradition. Booking period: 24 Nov–21 Dec2016 Includes:  2 nights in a single or double room including breakfast  1 Christmas city walk through the historic Old Town  1 goose dinner at the “Altmarktkeller” Saxon/Bohemian beer house Booking hotline: +49 (0)351 501 501

Small group ticket Tariff zone Dresden 15 EUR Ticket valid for up to five persons.

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Dresden‘s new powerhouse Venue openings r 2016 16th Decembe

A vision comes true: a whole centre dedicated to art, culture and creativity. From December 2016, four stages will be opening at Kraftwerk Mitte Dresden, the new venue for Dresden State Operetta and the tjg. Junge Generation theatre.

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CHRISTMAS TOURS THROUGH THE OLD MASTERS PICTURE GALLERY: ‘The Holy Night’ and ‘The Journey of the Angels’ Reservation: +49 (0) 351 49 14 2000 [email protected] WWW.SKD.MUSEUM

Premiere of the musical “Wonderful Town” . . . . . . . . . 21–23 Dec 2016 Return premiere of “Die Fledermaus (The Bat)” ..... 13–15 Jan 2017 Return premiere of “Catch Me If You Can” . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3 Feb 2017 Includes: 2 nights including breakfast at the “Elbflorenz” 4-star hotel Top-category tickets for the State Operetta House production 2-day ticket for hop-on hop-off city bus tour; tour of the Old Town (Zwinger, Fürstenzug, Frauenkirche); evening bus, walking tour with the Dresden Night Watchmen Booking hotline: +49 (0)351 501 501

Christmas markets 1 Dresden Striezelmarkt 2 Mediaeval Christmas in the Stallhof courtyard

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5 Traditional Christmas market at the Frauenkirche

11 Dresden Winter Lights – Christmas market on Prager Strasse

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12 Elbhangfest Christmas market

Tourist Information Accommodation Event tickets Sightseeing and guided city tours Dresden Welcome Cards Package offers for families Souvenirs Striezel tokens Dresden Information at the Frauenkirche Neumarkt 2, 01067 Dresden Opening times: Mon–Fri 10am–7pm Sat 10am–6pm Sun/holidays 10am–3pm

Dresden Information at the main rail station Wiener Platz 4, 01069 Dresden Opening times: daily Mon–Sun 8am–8pm Kraftwerk Mitte

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Dresden Information Hotline Mon–Sat 9am–6pm Phone +49 (0)351 501 501 Fax +49 (0)351 501 509 www.dresden.de/tourismus [email protected]

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ICE RINK AT THE TASCHENBERGPALAIS Only a few steps away from the Christmas hurly-burly of the almost 582nd Striezelmarkt, the traditional ice rink $ 2? > '* - 1? @/ + %- 2!- ( )/ 1/ $ +? - & )$ 2+$ +? %$ +* '( $ ? $ 22- ( ? courtyard continues. Skating on the glittering ice rink with mulled wine, hot chocolate and other goodies will be some of your most treasured memories. JOYFUL WINTER DELIGHTS 26 NOVEMBER 2016 UNTIL 22 JANUARY 2017

Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden Taschenberg 3 | 01067 Dresden | Germany T +49 351 4912 0 | kempinski.com/dresden [email protected]

Wackerbarths Weiß & Heiß Made using what is presumed to be Germany’s oldest mulled wine recipe, created by August Josef Ludwig Raugraf von Wackerbarth.

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New Year’s Eve in the Realm of the Senses Explore the vintages, our palace grounds and charming musical worlds.