With over 300 originally decorated stalls, it lives up to its reputation as one of the largest and most beautiful Christmas markets in Germany.
Leipzig Christmas Market
From November 25, 2025, the time has come again: the scent of mulled wine and roasted almonds is in the air, the magic of lights and craftsmanship can be marveled at. The Leipzig Christmas Market takes place from 25.11. to 23.12.2025 in seven different market areas in the city center.
Its tradition dates back to 1458. Just like 500 years ago, it blends harmoniously into the fascinating historical backdrop of the city center. With over 300 originally decorated stalls, it lives up to its reputation as one of the largest and most beautiful Christmas markets.
The traditional main area of the Christmas market is the market in front of the Old Town Hall. There you will find a Christmas tree over 20 meters high and the market stage with its extensive Christmas program.
Of course, the well-known attractions are not to be missed. In addition to the fairytale land on Augustusplatz, the 38-metre-high Ferris wheel offers a unique view over Leipzig. Just a few meters further on, Augustusplatz becomes more international. The Finnish village with typical local delicacies such as glögi and flamed salmon and the South Tyrolean village with specialties such as Schüttelbrot and Kaminwurzen are presented.
In the Salzgässchen, the historical carousel invites you to take a ride. The popular Feuerzangenbowle pyramid is located in the Nikolaikirchhof courtyard. The "Alt Leipzig" medieval market at the Naschmarkt introduces visitors to art and craft traditions.
Leipzig's Christmas market is particularly popular for its child-friendly attractions. In addition to the fairytale forest with its many adventure areas, the arrival of Santa Claus with the steam locomotive at the main railway station is another highlight. Santa's office hours take place on Thursday and Friday from 4 p.m. on the market stage. In Grimmaische Straße, nine large animal figures and mushrooms will light up between real fir trees on a ground covered in rice. The magical forest with deer, hare, fox and other animals offers just as impressive photo opportunities as the six angels on Thomaswiese.
The gastronomic well-being of visitors is also taken care of. At the Christmas market, over 100 delicacies such as oven-fresh pretzels, Pulsnitz gingerbread, tarte flambée, langos, Kräppelchen, poffertjes, mulled beer, apple punch and Leipziger Stollen invite you to nibble and linger. Once again this year, the traders will be paying particular attention to sustainability.
Christmas decorations from the Ore Mountains and the large selection of toys, ceramics and spices are particularly popular souvenirs. Visitors should also not miss out on listening to the traditional trombone players playing from the balcony of the Old Town Hall (Mon-Thu 6 pm, Fri 7 pm, Sat-Sun 1 pm and 7 pm). The world-famous St. Thomas Boys Choir performs in St. Thomas Church during Advent.
