Großenhain
Every year, the Großenhain Christmas Market transforms the historic main square into a festively decorated village of stalls and invites visitors to enjoy the festive spirit of Advent in the heart of Röderstadt. Amid lovingly decorated market stalls, the large Christmas tree, and the festive glow of Christmas lights, visitors enjoy the special atmosphere of a traditional Saxon Christmas market. Particularly popular are the demonstrations of traditional crafts such as woodturning, blacksmithing, and glassblowing, which bring old crafts to life. Handcrafted goods, regional gift ideas, and Christmas specialties invite visitors to explore and savor them. Culinary highlights include freshly roasted almonds, gingerbread, quark pastries, and the famous “Feuerzangenbowle.” Families can look forward to a varied Christmas program featuring a children’s carousel, a toboggan run, a children’s baking workshop, and daily visits from Santa Claus. Every day, a new door on the Advent calendar is opened, and a diverse cultural program on the Christmas market stage provides pre-Christmas entertainment. Highlights this year include Santa’s daily visit at 5 p.m. (starting November 30) on the Christmas market stage and the Sundays when stores are open for business on December 6 and 20, 2026.
