Top Dresden Seasonal & Special Occasions

You haven’t seen Christmas in Germany if you didn’t go to Dresden! The city has the largest number of Christmas markets in eastern Germany, a total of 11, and it is the site of the oldest still standing seasonal event in the country. In 1434 Dresden issued the first permit for a food market on Christmas Eve, marking the very beginning of the Christmas Market tradition in Germany. It is one of the most traditional, with many traditions related with the city’s local industries, like mining, woodworking and pottery. You will learn about: The fascinating history and stunning architecture of this old german city About the rise of the city into a major cultural center before it met its tragic fate during WWII The history of the Catholic Court Church History of the Striezelmarkt The connection to the Erzgebirge of a certain Christmas delicacy

There’s nothing better than exploring a bustling Dresden's traditional German Christmas market on this small group tour (max 8ppl) only 2hrs drive from Prague! Complete with festive decorations to pick up excellent souvenirs and sampling delicious delicacies along the way! With this round-trip transportation in our new modern minivan with FREE WIFI, there's no need to rent a car, and you can sip as much German mulled wine as you like while you explore the market. The Dresden Christmas Market is the oldest in Germany and is known locally as Striezelmarkt. Your local English speaking guide will lead a walking tour of the city that hits all the highlights and a delicious lunch in a local restaurant is included. We will also stop in the Saxon Switzerland, where you can explore the most beautiful views over the Elbe canyon from The Bastei. Easy walk across this famous sandstone bridge, which is a highlight of the national park, gets you to visit ruins of old rock castle from 12th century.