Dresden Christmas Markets 2011

Dates: 24th November – 24th December 2011

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Germany's oldest Christmas market is Dresden's Striezelmarkt, It has a history which starts at 1434. The name Striezelmarkt comes the name of the sweet delicacy Hefestrieze, which is now known as Dresden Christstollen, or German christmas cake.

In addition to its Christmas tree decorated with lights its Pflaumentoffel (prune men) and the tallest Christmas Christmas pyramid in the world , there are traditional handicrafts: carved wooden decorations from the Erzgebirge mountains including pyramids, incense burners and decorative Christmas arches. You will also find blue printed articles and pottery , intricate handmade lace, handblown Christmas tree decorations, gingerbread and of course Dresden Christstollen. The Stollen Festival and the Pyramid Festival are not to be missed.

See also: Dresden Christmas Market Website

Dresden Christmas Markets by Rail

Getting to the heart of Dresden by train from the UK is a popular choice. Germany’s rich, lush landscapes and vibrant, buzzing cities are easy to get to by rail. High speed ICE services can whisk you into the heart of Cologne from Brussels in under two hours. From there, services to major German cities are available by high speed trains. It is easy to book online - take a look now at Rail Info and Bookings

Dresden Christmas Hotel Bookings

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