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Leipziger Weihnachtsmarkt
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Leipziger Weihnachtsmarkt 2026

Markt · Leipzig, Germany
Photo: Xxlfussel · CC BY-SA 3.0
When
Nov 24 – Dec 23
2026 · 30 days
Open
11:00 – 22:00
Varies by day · details below
Weather
5° / 0°
55% frosty nights
Entry
Free
No ticket needed
Opens24Nov

The Leipzig Christmas Market is one of the oldest Christmas markets in Germany. It takes place annually from the end of November to 23 December on Leipzig's market square and the adjacent streets and, with around 300 stalls and over 2.8 million visitors (2019), is one of the largest Christmas markets in Germany. — Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-30

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Opening hours

Mon11:00-21:00
Tue11:00-21:00
Wed11:00-21:00
Thu11:00-21:00
Fri11:00-22:00
Sat11:00-22:00
Sun11:00-21:00

22 Dec until 20:00; 23 Dec only the stalls on the Markt, until 20:00. Opening 24 Nov 17:00.

Eat & drink

GlühweinLebkuchenStollenFeuerzangenbowlePretzels

What to buy

Ceramics

Things to do

Ferris wheelCarouselCurlingKids' ridesGuided tours

What to see

ChoirsBrass bandsFireworksOpening ceremonySanta visits

Photos

Leipziger Weihnachtsmarkt
Photo: Xxlfussel · CC BY-SA 3.0
Leipziger Weihnachtsmarkt
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Leipziger Weihnachtsmarkt
Photo: Roger Rössing / Renate Rössing · CC BY-SA 3.0 de
Leipziger Weihnachtsmarkt
Photo: Roger Rössing / Renate Rössing · CC BY-SA 3.0 de
Leipziger Weihnachtsmarkt
Photo: Roger Rössing / Renate Rössing · CC BY-SA 3.0 de
Leipziger Weihnachtsmarkt
Photo: Roger Rössing / Renate Rössing · CC BY-SA 3.0 de
Leipziger Weihnachtsmarkt
Photo: Roger Rössing / Renate Rössing · CC BY-SA 3.0 de

Frequently asked

When is Leipziger Weihnachtsmarkt 2026?

Leipziger Weihnachtsmarkt runs Nov 24 – Dec 23, 2026 in Leipzig, Germany.

Where is Leipziger Weihnachtsmarkt?

Leipziger Weihnachtsmarkt is held at Markt in Leipzig, Germany.

What are the opening hours of Leipziger Weihnachtsmarkt?

Leipziger Weihnachtsmarkt opens Mon 11:00 to 21:00; Tue 11:00 to 21:00; Wed 11:00 to 21:00; Thu 11:00 to 21:00; Fri 11:00 to 22:00; Sat 11:00 to 22:00; Sun 11:00 to 21:00.

Is Leipziger Weihnachtsmarkt free to enter?

Yes — entry to Leipziger Weihnachtsmarkt is free.

What can I eat and drink at Leipziger Weihnachtsmarkt?

Look out for Glühwein, Lebkuchen, Stollen, Feuerzangenbowle, Pretzels.

What can I buy at Leipziger Weihnachtsmarkt?

Stalls sell Ceramics.

Where should I stay for Leipziger Weihnachtsmarkt?

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