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Leipziger Weihnachtsmarkt 2024
From 26th November to 23rd December 2024
Leipzig Christmas market, one of the Best Christmas Markets in Germany, 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: indulge in numerous culinary delights or explore the city’s traditional medieval market.
Traditionally, the main area of the Christmas market is Marktplatz (market square) where visitors can marvel at a Saxon spruce Christmas tree as high as twenty meters, and enjoy a wide variety of performances at the market square stage. On Augustusplatz square a 38-metre-high ferris wheel offers seasonal views from a lofty height.
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Finnish Village
The Finnish village on Augustusplatz has become a classic over the years. The enticing scent of smoked salmon and fruity Glögi (a mulled wine made from berries) draws visitors to the Scandinavian tents and stalls. Additionally there is a 38-metre-high ferris wheel offering seasonal views from a lofty height at Augustusplatz square.
Historical Christmas Market
The historical Christmas Market of “Ancient Leipzig“ at the Naschmarkt square entices visitors with local traditional crafts and art.
Fairy Tale Forest
Leipzig Christmas market is also valued for the many pleasures it holds for children. Be it the Fairy Tale Forest on Thomaswiese (meadow in front of St. Thomas) with its many
scenes from various fairy tales or the market square stage where kids can meet Santa Claus for a chat, little visitors will definitely enjoy being here. As for grown-ups, there
is a wide variety of traditional handcrafts and local food on sale.
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