{"id":11505,"date":"2023-07-05T09:07:20","date_gmt":"2023-07-05T09:07:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christmasmarkets.io\/?p=11505"},"modified":"2024-04-28T06:45:46","modified_gmt":"2024-04-28T06:45:46","slug":"leipzig-christmas-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christmasmarkets.io\/germany\/leipzig-christmas-market\/","title":{"rendered":"Leipzig Christmas Market 2024 Dates & Locations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Famous for its rich cultural heritage, stunning architecture and vibrant music scene, Leipzig holds a special allure for tourists, which is only enhanced during the festive season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on for details on planning your visit to the Leipzig Christmas Market, including key dates, opening times, locations and local specialities.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Leipzig Christmas Market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One prominent feature is the giant Saxon spruce Christmas tree standing tall at the market square, beautifully adorned and lit, creating a warm, festive atmosphere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The historical market houses approximately 300 stalls, a Medieval market, and a fairytale forest for the kids. An interesting highlight is the world’s largest freestanding Advent calendar in the windows of the old city hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dates and Location<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Leipzig Christmas Market dates:<\/strong> 26th November to 23rd December 2024 (unconfirmed).
Location:<\/strong> Marktplatz (Market Square), Augustusplatz, Naschmarkt and St Nicholas Square.
Opening times:<\/strong> Sunday to Thursday: 10am to 9pm. Friday and Saturday: 10am to 10pm. Closes at 8pm on 23rd December.
Christmas Day:<\/strong> Closed.
Admission:<\/strong> Free, no tickets required.
Christmas lights:<\/strong> Yes, switch on date: 26th November (unconfirmed) at 9pm.
Santa:<\/strong> Yes, on some days.
Ice skating:<\/strong> Yes, at Augustusplatz.
Vegetarian:<\/strong> Yes, plenty of options.
Vegan:<\/strong> Yes, plenty of options.
Gluten-free:<\/strong> Yes, but limited.
Accessible:<\/strong> Yes.
Pet-friendly:<\/strong> Yes, but not recommended.
Parking:<\/strong> Please take public transport to help limit congestion.
Reason to visit:<\/strong> The 500-year-old market tradition makes Leipzig one of the oldest markets in Germany.
Recommended tour:<\/strong> A guided tour of the passages and alleyways of Leipzig Old Town<\/a>.
Specialities:<\/strong> Lebkuchen, stollen, Th\u00fcringer sausage, gl\u00fchwein, baumkuchen and Pulsnitzer pfefferkuchen abound in Leipzig’s festive market.
Where to stay:<\/strong>
Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel<\/a> is an excellent hotel 3-minutes from Marktplatz.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Convenient Hotels<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

To have the Christmas market at your doorstep, consider staying in the city centre of Leipzig, especially around the area of the Marktplatz. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For comfort, luxury and convenience combined, I recommend booking your stay at the Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel<\/a>, situated ideally for a festive trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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