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Stepping Into Dresden's Magical Christmas Market 🎄✨

#hellochristmas 🇩🇪 Dresden’s Christmas Market is BACK and it’s straight-up ICONIC! The Striezelmarkt is kicking off its 591st year (yes, you read that right) – making it one of the oldest Christmas markets on the planet. Can you even imagine the vibes? It’s giving full fairytale energy and I’m low-key obsessed! 🌟 Market Address: Altmarkt, 01067 Dresden, Deutschland Right in the heart of Dresden’s Old Town at Altmarkt Square—surrounded by jaw-dropping historic buildings like the Kulturpalast. The whole place at night is lit up with modern architecture and twinkling lights, and you’ll def spot the epic Christmas tree. It honestly looks like a scene pulled straight from a storybook! Major photo op, especially with the festive crowds. 📅 Opening Hours: November 26 – December 24, 2025 Kickoff day (Nov 26): 4pm–9pm Christmas Eve (Dec 24): 10am–2pm All other days: 10am–9pm 🚌 How To Get There: Super easy! If you’re coming from Dresden Main Station, just stroll down Prager Strasse and you’ll hit the market in no time. You can also grab the tram—hop on Line 3 (Coschütz direction) or Line 6 (Tolkewitz direction) and get off at Albertplatz. The ride is crazy quick (about 2 minutes), so you’ll be hitting those magical stalls in a flash. This market is seriously a must-see during December in Germany. Grab some mulled wine, soak in the fairy lights, and snap a ton of pics—this spot is next-level festive! #germany #travel
Posted: Dec 6, 2025
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