Bautzen
The Bautzen Wenzelsmarkt is Germany’s oldest Christmas market. It is named after the Bohemian King Wenceslaus IV, who granted Bautzen market rights as early as 1384. Set in the heart of Bautzen’s romantic Old Town—stretching from the Main Market Square along Reichenstraße, flanked by magnificent Baroque houses, all the way to the Kornmarkt—the Wenzelsmarkt is open for three weeks during the Advent season. Decorated stalls and the illuminated Christmas tree create a festive atmosphere. Look forward to a variety of culinary delights and aromas, Christmas decorations, handicrafts, textiles, and toys. Christmas music, puppet shows, and storytime delight families, and every day, Santa Claus opens the Advent calendar with the children. Shopping in the festively decorated stores around the Wenzelsmarkt is a special experience. Numerous stores, small shops, and boutiques in historic vaulted cellars, as well as modern shopping centers, look forward to your visit.
