Striezelmarkt

Striezelmarkt in the evening
World's largest usable Christmas arch
Christmas pyramid with Kreuzkirche in the background

The Striezelmarkt in Dresden is one of the first genuine Christmas markets in the world.[1] Founded as a one-day market in 1434, it celebrated its 585th anniversary in 2019. Its 240 stands attract about 3 million visitors from all over the world. The annual market lasts throughout the Advent season until Christmas Eve.

  1. ^ "Christmas Markets in Germany and Europe". The German Way & More. Retrieved 30 October 2019.