More than two million guests at the Leipzig Christmas market
Despite inflation and many rainy days, the Christmas market in Leipzig is a magnet for visitors. At the end there is a present.
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Tunnel construction site and wave of return journeys - police warn of traffic jams
Every year, a wave of Christmas travelers rolls towards Poland, often causing long traffic jams on the A4. This time, the problem is exacerbated by a tunnel construction site.
Tens of thousands at Dresden Stollen Festival - Special parade
Dresden Christmas stollen is world-famous. The baroque city celebrates it every year at the Striezelmarkt. Rituals based on historical models turn the Stollen Festival into a spectacle - for tourists too.
School mail against loneliness - Christmas greetings for senior citizens
Loneliness often affects senior citizens. Personalized school mail is intended to bring joy to nursing homes during Advent.
Saxon Christmas market in Rome's old town
Christmas stollen, arts and crafts from the Ore Mountains and Herrnhut stars attract visitors to Saxony during Advent. This year, there is also a taste of Christmas in Rome - with music.
Kick-off for mountain parades in Advent
Mining parades are as much a part of Advent in Saxony as stollen and Christmas markets. The parades keep the centuries-old mining tradition alive.
Kick-off for mountain parades in Advent
Mining parades are as much a part of Advent in Saxony as stollen and Christmas markets. The parades keep the centuries-old mining tradition alive.
Historic train travels to the Leipzig Christmas market
A nostalgic train from Hamburg to Leipzig is a reminder of the golden era of the railroad. However, the locomotive from the 1960s is unlikely to have traveled this route at the time of the division of Germany.
Striezelmarkt opens in Dresden - new additions to the program
One of the oldest Christmas markets in Germany is starting its 590th season. What are the highlights at the Striezelmarkt this year?
Lighting and fundraising campaign - Advent season in Saxony
Christmas traditions are lovingly cultivated in Saxony. Festive services are held in the churches to mark the first Advent. Many other events follow.
Kretschmer receives first Herrnhut Frauenkirche star
A Herrnhut star has been shining on Dresden's Frauenkirche church during Advent for 20 years now. Now there is a special edition of the popular Christmas decoration.
Dresden stollen bakers bake for the giant Striezel
Dresden has been celebrating a big Stollen Festival for three decades. The stollen bakers have gone to great lengths to ensure that a giant stollen can once again take center stage.
Prices for Christmas trees in Saxony largely stable
For many families in Saxony, the search for a suitable Christmas tree will soon begin again. Prices will remain largely stable this year - only some items will become more expensive.
No nationwide ban on cannabis at Christmas markets
It is the first Advent season in which the new cannabis law applies. No general regulation is planned for the Christmas markets in Saxony.
Christmas markets in Saxony open next week
Next Monday sees the start of the Christmas market season in Saxony. Tourism Minister Barbara Klepsch will be attending the opening in Meissen.
Police check knife ban at Christmas markets
Christmas should be a celebration of peace and joy. That is why there is also a ban on knives at Christmas markets in Saxony. The police want to carry out checks without any special reason.
Prisoners' Christmas market in front of Zeithain prison
The inmates produce numerous items in prison. Some of them are now being sold at a Christmas market outside the gates of Zeithain Prison. However, visitors will have to do without one thing.
Preparations for the 590th Dresden Striezelmarkt are in full swing
There are still two weeks to go until the opening of Germany's oldest Christmas market, which has a few new things to offer this year.
Christmas tree for Leipzig comes from the Vogtland region
After a Douglas fir from Torgau, this year a tree from the Vogtland region towers over the Leipzig Christmas market.
100-year-old Nordmann fir adorns Dresden's Striezelmarkt
The Striezelmarkt has been part of the pre-Christmas season for more than 500 years and attracts visitors from all over the world. The Christmas tree for this year is already here.
Rolando Villazón and Ella Endlich at Dresden Advent concert
Every year, hundreds of Herrnhut stars and singers bring thousands of people into the Advent spirit live in the Dresden soccer stadium. Once again, big names have been announced - and everyone can sing along.
Goose prices stable this year - imports significantly cheaper
Prices for fresh, local geese remain stable this year. Anyone who values regional products should order early.
Smokers from the Erzgebirge: Honecker and Kohl as new figures
It is not known whether their heads smoked during their rare meetings. Former GDR head of state Erich Honecker and former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl are now available as incense smokers.
Lorna Prenzel from Dresden is Stollen Girl 2024
The first Dresden Christmas Stollen have already been baked. Two months before the start of Advent, the ambassador for this special Christmas pastry has also been found for the season.
Oktoberfest in Saxony: beer, brass band music and a sense of home
Oktoberfest is no longer just for Munich. Saxon breweries have recognized them as a sales hit - and use the spectacle to promote their beers.
Hoyerswerda hosts the 2025 State Harvest Festival
Mittweida is followed by Hoyerswerda: the town in Lusatia will host the harvest festival next year.
Christmas tree producers in Saxony expect prices to rise in 2024
Some Christmas tree producers in Saxony are expecting prices to rise in 2024. Nevertheless, the Christmas tree should remain affordable for everyone.
Wood turners from all over the world meet in Olbernhau
Wood turners from different countries delight visitors in Olbernhau with filigree figures and bowls up to two meters in diameter.
Wood turners from all over the world meet in Olbernhau
Around 2000 woodturners from different countries come together to share their passion for woodturning and exchange ideas
Dulig warns against dangerous products from non-EU countries
Since complaints about breaches of EU law, Temu has been the focus of consumer protection groups. Saxony's Minister of Economic Affairs warns of the risks to the economy posed by non-EU products.
Students from Chemnitz create modern incense figures for diversity in Erzgebirge arts and crafts
Chemnitz students create new incense figures to promote diversity in Erzgebirge arts and crafts
Arts and crafts in the Ore Mountains to become intangible cultural heritage
Arts and crafts in the Ore Mountains are to be recognized as intangible cultural heritage. Culture Minister provides information about the application and opportunities.
High concentration of particulate matter over Easter
A milky haze clouded the sky and sun in many places over the Easter weekend, including Saxony. The desert sand blown north from the Sahara by the wind made for bad air - but not alone.
Colorful customs and calls for peace - Easter in Saxony
Church services, customs, calls for peace - Saxony celebrates Easter in many different ways. Sorbian Easter riders, baptisms, Easter bonfires and more.
Saxony's tourism regions in demand at Easter
Spring is the first tourism highlight of the year. Saxony's regions are hoping for the best weather at Easter, which will entice visitors to go hiking and cycling - but also to enjoy culture.
Environmental associations call for careful handling of Easter bonfires
Environmental organizations give tips for environmentally friendly Easter bonfires and warn of the negative effects on animals and the environment.
Teenagers celebrate confirmation or youth consecration
In spring, many families in Saxony celebrate their children becoming adults. Confirmation takes place in churches - but most choose the secular alternative.
Dresden is already planning the 590th Striezelmarkt
The city of Dresden is looking for traders and restaurateurs for the 590th Striezelmarkt, which is planned from November 27 to December 24, 2022.
Mountaineering in Saxony is intangible cultural heritage
The customs of the Sorbs and the mountain parades were already part of it - now mountaineering in Saxony is also part of the intangible cultural heritage.
One year of Steigerlied as cultural heritage
A year ago, the Steigerlied was ennobled as intangible cultural heritage. Whether in the style of blues, classical or rock - many variations have been added since then. Doesn't that make you tired of the song?
Sorbian Easter egg exhibition at the Winckelmann Museum in Stendal
At Easter time, the Winckelmann Museum in Stendal is showing an exhibition on Sorbian Easter eggs.
Difficult conditions at the 100th Wasalauf in Sweden
In difficult weather conditions, the athletes set off on the 90-kilometer route at the 100th Wasalauf in Sweden. With 16,000 participants, the prestigious fun run is the largest cross-country skiing event in the world and is also considered the toughest ski race in the world. Torleif Syrstad and Emi ..
Politician derblecken between nightmare and carnival
Nightmares, a kind of purgatory for Hubert Aiwanger, who is expected to clash with Markus Söder once again: The traditional politician derblecken at the strong beer tasting at Munich's Nockherberg next Wednesday (February 28) once again promises palatable entertainment. There will probably be a "du ..
Peter Smalun - a tribute: the life and work of an industrial designer
Exhibition on the life and work of GDR designer Peter Smalun at Leuchtenburg Castle in Seitenroda, Thuringia.
Marriages in February: Data from the State Statistical Office show trends
The number of weddings in February in Saxony is low overall, but Valentine's Day has become popular among February dates. In recent years, however, other date constellations have overtaken Valentine's Day.
Hardly any marriages in February in Saxony, but Valentine's Day is popular
Few marriages take place in Saxony in February, but Valentine's Day is popular. However, other February dates have overtaken Valentine's Day in recent years.
Carnival parade in Bad Schandau again criticized for racism allegations
The carnival parade in Bad Schandau is once again under fire for accusations of racism. Left Party parliamentary group leader Rico Gebhardt condemns racist stereotypes and misanthropic provocations. SPD leader Henning Homann emphasizes that Fasching should not step down. Green politician Ines Kummer describes blackfacing as racism.
Carnival fans celebrate great days in Saxony
Away from the German carnival strongholds in the Rhineland, the carnival days are also celebrated on the streets or in halls in Saxony. In some places, problems dampen the festive mood.
Sponsoring association again looks for the most beautiful Sorbian Easter egg
Gebaticked, scratched or etched - the most beautiful Sorbian Easter egg is being sought in Lusatia for the 71st time. The prize is awarded to traditionally made blown-out hen's eggs that have been decorated using typical techniques, as announced by the Förderkreis für Sorbische Volkskultur in Bautze ..
Leipzig's city cleaning service collects less New Year's Eve waste
The Leipzig city cleaning service collected slightly less garbage on the streets on New Year's Day than a year ago. "Our colleagues have so far removed just under 74 cubic meters of New Year's Eve waste in the city area," said a press spokeswoman in Leipzig on Wednesday. However, the figure could ri ..
Saxony's interior minister concerned about destruction and attacks on New Year's Eve
Despite a largely peaceful New Year's Eve, Saxony's Interior Minister Armin Schuster is concerned about the destruction caused and the attacks on emergency services.
Teenagers set off New Year's Eve rocket in shopping arcade
Two teenagers set off a New Year's Eve rocket in a shopping arcade. No injuries were reported.
Teenagers set off New Year's Eve rocket in shopping arcade
Two young people set off a New Year's Eve rocket in a shopping arcade in Weißwasser. No one was injured. The police are investigating the two youths.
Saxon police plan increased forces for New Year's Eve
On New Year's Eve, the Saxon police prepare for the typical celebrations and associated crimes with more forces than usual.
Major cities in Saxony call for restraint in the use of fireworks
The major cities in Saxony are not planning any firecracker ban zones, but are appealing for consideration and restraint in the use of fireworks. There are also general rules for setting off New Year's Eve firecrackers and rockets.
Thousands of onlookers at the Great Mining Parade in Annaberg-Buchholz
Thousands of onlookers witnessed the Great Mining Parade in Annaberg-Buchholz on Saturday afternoon.
Two million visitors to Striezelmarkt in 2023
According to the city, around two million people will have visited this year's Dresden Striezelmarkt. This means that the number of visitors is still below the level before the coronavirus pandemic, as a city hall spokesperson said on Friday in response to an inquiry. Two days before the end of the ..
Christmas of the senses: a walk through Saxony's treasure trove
Thanks to the artistry of Saxon rulers, many treasures that were rarities centuries ago have been preserved in the museums. These include princely gifts and valuables for Christmas and the turn of the year.
Prime Minister celebrates Christmas in Upper Lusatia
Traditionally, the Kretschmers serve roast goose at Christmas. But not everyone eats roast goose anymore - some of the family now prefer vegetarian food.
Czech supermarket chain bans sale of live carp at Christmas
The supermarket chain Billa joins the ban on the sale of live carp in front of its stores.
ADAC warns of heavy traffic before Christmas in Saxony
Drivers in Saxony can expect a lot of traffic before Christmas. Most traffic jams are expected on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, according to the ADAC on Monday.The greatest potential for congestion is on the Autobahn 4 (Zwickau, Chemnitz, Dresden and Görlitz) and on the A9 (Leipzig). From C ..
Saxon state association of miners', smelters' and miners' clubs receives 50,000 euros in funding
The Saxon State Association of Miners', Metallurgical and Miners' Associations will receive 50,000 euros from the Free State budget this year.
Saxony's arts and crafts sector generates millions every year
Saxony's arts and crafts sector generates a turnover of around 650 million euros per year. It is an integral part of the Christmas tradition and also an important creative industry of supra-regional significance, as the Ministry of Economic Affairs in Dresden announced on Sunday. An image film publi ..
Thousands of people celebrate traditional Stollen Festival in Dresden
Thousands of people celebrated the sweet pastry at the traditional Stollen Festival in Dresden. A giant Striezel was presented during a parade.
Jewish Hanukkah festival begins: First light in Leipzig
The Jewish population celebrates the start of Hanukkah. Mayor Burkhard Jung also took part in the ceremony in Leipzig.
Sorbian Christ Child gives blessing: language remains alive
Sorbian customs are practiced in Lower Lusatia before Christmas. One is the silent Christ Child who blesses the people. A language center sees the Sorbian language preserved.
Castles and palaces in the Czech Republic offer Christmas spirit
Numerous castles and palaces in the Czech Republic invite you to Christmas markets, exhibitions and concerts during the Advent season. In the castle courtyard of Decin (Tetschen) on the border with Saxony, stalls with culinary delights and handicrafts await visitors on December 17. Local choirs and ..
Hanukkah: Eight-branched candelabra in the center of Chemnitz
Jews in Saxony will be celebrating Hanukkah, their festival of lights, over the next few days. The Jewish community in Chemnitz is hosting public celebrations at the Stadthallenpark from December 7 to 14. An eight-branched candelabra, around 2 meters high, will be erected there - based on a design b ..
Silence in protest at Christmas markets
Christmas market operators should pay more money to be able to play music. They see this as a threat to their markets - and want to draw attention to their demand with silence on Monday.
Bakers and engineers work together on the production of the Dresden giant stollen
Master baker Karsten Liebscher talks about the collaboration with engineers in the production of the Dresden Giant Stollen. The pastry is made from over 3,000 individual pieces and sold at the Stollen Festival in Dresden.
Stollen festival in Dresden: Bakers and engineers work together on giant stollen
Bakers and engineers have worked together to produce the Dresden Giant Stollen. The XXL stollen is assembled from over 3000 individual pieces and sold at the Stollen Festival in Dresden.
Mountain parades in Saxony: traditional highlight of Advent
The mining parades in Saxony are the traditional highlight of Advent and attract thousands of onlookers every year. Around 3800 people are involved in the associations to present mining and metallurgical traditions and bring joy to people's hearts.
Christmas tree sales start in Saxony
Christmas tree sales begin in many places in Saxony on the first weekend of Advent. The trees are available at stands and plantations - but you can also cut them yourself.
Nutcracker Wilhelm returns from space
The nutcracker Wilhelm from the Ore Mountains is back home after his trip into space.
Nutcracker Wilhelm back home from space
The nutcracker Wilhelm from the Ore Mountains is back home after his trip into space.
More expensive cookies - but overall inflation rate is easing
Christmas baking is expensive for many Saxons this year. The prices for a number of baking ingredients are significantly higher than a year ago, the State Statistical Office announced on Wednesday. Sugar (20.3 percent), baking powder and vanilla sugar (13.3), jam (11.4) as well as eggs and flour (2. ..
Dresden Striezelmarkt opens its 598th season
The Dresden Striezelmarkt opens a few weeks before Christmas Eve and attracts visitors with more than 200 stands and 180 program items.
Christmas market season opens: Meissen makes the start
The Christmas market season opened in Saxony on Monday. The Free State is particularly known for its unique Christmas craftsmanship, from Erzgebirge arts and crafts to Dresden Christmas stollen and Herrnhut stars, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced on Monday. Highlights in many cities are ..
Christmas tree dismantled on the post office square in Aue-Bad Schlema
The 13 meter high Christmas tree on the Postplatz in Aue-Bad Schlema was dismantled due to a stress fracture. The Christmas lights have also been removed. There will be no replacement this year.
Dresden Striezelmarkt opens on November 29
Dresden will soon be able to "striezel" again. Construction for the 589th Dresden Striezelmarkt is in full swing, the city announced on Monday. From November 29 to December 24, more than 200 stalls ranging from arts and crafts to culinary delights will attract visitors to the Altmarkt. The Stollen F ..
Every year again: judges rate Dresden Christmas stollen
It is sniffed, felt, inspected and tasted: On Tuesday, a jury tested the famous Christmas stollen for its inner and outer texture, smell and taste during a public test in Dresden. The experts have been examining a total of 152 stollen since October, according to the Dresden Stollen Protection Associ ..
Christmas tree for Leipzig comes from Torgau
The tree for this year's Christmas market in Leipzig comes from Torgau. After many trees from the Vogtland region had been used in the past, this year the search for a tree was successful in Leipzig and the surrounding area, the city of Leipzig's market office announced on Monday.According to the in ..
Saxony's Minister President opens 19th Pulsnitz gingerbread market
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer opens the 19th Pulsnitz gingerbread market, where visitors can buy handmade products as well as sweet delicacies.
Despite inflation and price increases - the Pfefferküchler in Pulsnitz feel no decline in demand
Despite inflation and price increases, the gingerbread makers in Pulsnitz do not notice any decrease in demand. Customers continue to signal their willingness to spend money on gingerbread.
Stollen season: Dresden stollen bakers celebrate kick-off
Between classical and modern: with ballet and breakdance interludes, the Schutzverband Dresdner Stollen celebrated the symbolic start of the stollen season at Albrechtsberg Castle. "This year, our Stollen will become a link between classical music and breakdancing," said Andreas Wippler, chairman of ..
Search for tree for Zwickau Christmas market continues
Beautifully grown, dense and at least 25 meters high - among other things, with these requirements Kultour Z is now looking for more than ten weeks for a beautiful conifer for the Zwickau Christmas market. In addition to its own search measures, the Kultur, Tourismus und Messebetriebe Zwickau GmbH i ..
Christmas child: face wanted for Canaletto market 2023
Three months before the fourth Advent is for the Canalettomarkt in Pirna also this time a Christmas child sought. For the successor of Hannes can apply girls and boys between five and eleven years, as the organizers announced on Wednesday. "The Christmas child should be bright, cheerful and outgoing ..
Minister honors commitment to intangible cultural heritage
The Unesco Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of 2003 has, according to Saxony's Minister of Culture Barbara Klepsch (CDU), helped to give traditional human knowledge and skills greater visibility and the appreciation they deserve. "When we look back on these ten yea ..
"Climate glue" as a smoking figure from the Ore Mountains
The wave of climate protests has now touched the historical Erzgebirge: In its product range, Seiffen Folk Art has introduced a new smoking figure - the "climate glue". With his seated appearance in an orange vest and gray background, the little man is characterized by smoke coming out of his ears." ..
Lusatia celebrates Easter with church services, processions and Sorbian traditions
In festive processions on Sunday, riders on horseback again moved from place to place in Lusatia to proclaim the Easter message to people. The custom has been practiced for centuries.