Schneeberg
When the lights are switched on in Schneeberg at 6 p.m. sharp on the Saturday before the first Advent and festive tower music can be heard from St. Wolfgang's Church, the Advent season has arrived. For four weeks, the town shines in atmospheric lighting - candle arches in almost every window and festive lights on houses and streets make Schneeberg glow like a giant Christmas mountain. The Christmas market on the market square, lined with specially designed stalls in baroque style, provides a magical backdrop. The atmosphere of the Schneeberg Christmas market is a must for Advent fans: the aromas of bratwurst and mulled wine, traditional stollen and the extensive range of Erzgebirge folk art and high-quality handicrafts invite you to stroll around and get in the mood for Christmas. With its rich mining history and a modern, creative spirit, Schneeberg combines tradition and progress. Here you can discover glove makers, candle workshops, chocolate making, lace-making and carving, a clock and jewelry manufactory and felt making - a variety that makes Schneeberg something special and never fails to delight visitors. You can find the complete program for the Christmas season in Schneeberg [here.](https://www.bergstadt-schneeberg.de/veranstaltungen/2466027/2024/11/29/schneeberger-weihnachtsmarkt.html)
The Schneeberg Light Festival is not only a magnet for visitors, but also an impressive experience for locals every year. On the Saturday before the 2nd Advent, the traditional mountain parade takes place with the "Schneeberger Bergparade" mountain brotherhood and the music corps of the mining town of Schneeberg. On the 2nd Advent you can experience the big night-time mountain parade. Mountain paradeon Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Mountain parade with the Schneeberg Mountain Brotherhood and the music corps of the mining town of Schneeberg. Big night-time mountain parade on Sunday: 16:30 hrs Departure of the mountain parade in Schneeberg/ Neustädtel 17:00 Arrival of the big mountain parade in the center 17:30 hrs Grand final concert on the market square
