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The Meissen Christmas is a traditional Christmas market in the heart of the old town of Meissen. On the historic market square, visitors can enjoy the festive magic of Advent amidst lovingly decorated stalls. There are regional specialties, handmade gifts and an atmospheric supporting program. The highlight is the large Advent calendar at the town hall, the doors of which are opened every day. There are craft activities and a wish list mailbox for children, while adults can sample mulled wine and Christmas delicacies.
The Proschwitz Christmas at Proschwitz Castle will kick off the Advent season from November 26 to 29, 2026, at one of the most beautiful castle complexes in the Dresden Elbland region. Under the motto “Christmas All the Way to the Roof,” the festively decorated castle courtyard and the historic rooms of the castle are transformed into an atmospheric Christmas wonderland full of delights, craftsmanship, and inspiration. The special “Proschwitz flair” stems from the unique combination of the Baroque castle setting, regional wine culture, and high-quality arts and crafts. Artisans, craftspeople, and artists present classic and innovative gift ideas, lovingly crafted one-of-a-kind pieces, and special Christmas decorations. Visitors can explore the exhibitions in the historic castle rooms while enjoying the festive atmosphere of the entire estate. Daily live performances by regional ensembles and choirs, including the Saxony State Mountain Music Corps and the Dimuthea Choir of Dresden, provide atmospheric entertainment. Culinary specialties, selected regional delicacies, as well as wines, sparkling wines, and the popular Proschwitz mulled wine from Saxony’s oldest privately operated winery invite you to indulge. Santa Claus stops by every day for guests of all ages, making a visit to the castle a special Advent experience. The combination of a festively decorated castle, high-quality craftsmanship, a musical program, and Saxon culinary traditions makes the Proschwitz Christmas one of the most extraordinary Christmas markets in the Dresden Elbland region.
### Let yourself be enchanted by the special "Proschwitz flair" and enjoy the Christmas and Advent atmosphere in the castle courtyard and in all the rooms of the festively decorated castle, right up to the castle roof. In and around our festively decorated castle, manufacturers, artisans and artists present themselves with classic and innovative gift ideas.
Experience a cozy Advent at the Meißen Winegrowers' Cooperative. From 10:30 a.m., not only Santa Claus awaits little and big guests, but various regional craft and sales stalls also invite you to stroll around at your leisure. From culinary specialties, handmade eye-catchers and jewelry to traditional Ore Mountains folk art, there is something for everyone, so you are sure to find one or another Christmas gift for your loved ones. Refreshments are also provided: whether grilled delicacies, sweet treats to nibble on, or a warming homemade mulled wine – there is something for everyone! Be especially excited about the falconer with his animals, who will visit us again around midday. We look forward to seeing you! Admission is free! Our tip: Enjoy Christmas melodies from 3:30 p.m. at the Christmas concert with the Elbland Philharmonie Saxony, or take part in our romantic torchlight hike along the vineyards from 3:00 p.m. (tickets must be purchased for both events). And for our little guests, there will be a Christmas puppet show with the Landesbühne Saxony at 11:00 a.m. - tickets for this can be purchased in our wine shop or online.
Charlotte Thiele violin Robert Oberaigner clarinet Serafina Jaffé harp Johannes Nalepa double bass Members of the Saxon State Orchestra Dresden and its Young Academy Program Advent program featuring delightful arrangements of Mozart, astonishingly combined with Alpine folk music Pre-program with students from the Meißen District Music School How about a chamber concert with a difference? Delightful arrangements of Mozart are astonishingly combined with Alpine folk music and served up by members of the Saxon State Orchestra Dresden and its Young Academy. The idea for the program came to Robert Oberaigner through the highly graceful and soulful “Mozart Minuet,” preserved in a manuscript from Lower Austria around 1800. “There is an immediate connection,” says the clarinetist and avowed Mozart fan. In the lifetime of the Viennese classicist, folk music and art music were not as carefully separated as they are today. Serious music and light music—these categories did not exist back then. Thus Leopold Mozart, the father, admonished his son: “I recommend that in your work you think not only of the musical but also of the unmusical audience—you know there are 100 ignorant people for every 10 true connoisseurs—so do not forget the so-called popular, which also tickles the long ears.” This atmospheric Advent concert aims to make artificial distinctions disappear. A delicate selection of Mozart works, drawn from operas and other genres, naturally meets Alpine folk music. The scoring for violin, clarinet, harp, and double bass is ideal for this. The fo
