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Location:
Leipzig Christmas Market 2010
23 Nov – 22 Dec 2010
Leipzig Christmas market dates all the way back to 1458. Its six areas are set in chime with the fascinating historical scenery of the Leipzig city centre. With more than 250 twinkling stalls embedded harmoniously in the historic centre, Leipzig Christmas market is not only one of the oldest but also one of the most popular and largest Christmas markets in Germany. Visitors marvel at the world’s largest free-standing Advent calendar; indulge in numerous culinary delights or explore the city’s traditional medieval market. A special highlight in 2010 will be the historic miners' parade on December 18 at 4 p.m. The festive parade is going to end with a concert on Augustusplatz square.
Traditionally, the main area of the Christmas market is Marktplatz market square, where visitors can marvel at a Saxon spruce Christmas tree as high as twenty meters, and enjoy a wide variety of performances at the market square stage. On Augustusplatz square a 38-metre-high ferris wheel offers seasonal views from a lofty height. The Finnish village on Augustusplatz has become a classic over the years. The enticing scent of smoked salmon and fruity Glögi (a mulled wine made from berries) draws visitors to the Scandinavian tents and stalls.
Leipzig Christmas market is also valued for the many pleasures it holds for children. Be it the Fairy Tale Forest on Thomaswiese (meadow in front of St. Thomas) with its many scenes from various fairy tales or the market square stage where kids can meet Santa Claus for a chat, little visitors will definitely enjoy being here. As for grown-ups, there is a wide variety of traditional handcrafts and local food on sale.
The Christmas calendar, with its 857 square meters, in Böttchergasse alleyway, is designed by Leipzig schools each year. Every day, one of the huge windows, sized three by two meters, will be opened in front of the marveling visitors at 4:30 p.m. from December 1 to 23 (Dec. 24 at 11 a.m.). The historical Christmas Market of “Ancient Leipzig“ at the Naschmarkt square entices visitors with local traditional crafts and art.
Dainties such as oven-fresh pretzels, Pulsnitz gingerbread or the very popular red wine punch invite visitors to stay just a little bit longer. Other main attractions include handcrafted Christmas decorations from the Erzgebirge or a large selection of toys, earthenware or herbs. Equally, visitors may not want to miss to listen to the traditional performance of the trombonists staged at the balcony of the Old Town Hall (daily at 6 p.m., on Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. and at 6 p.m.).
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How to say "Merry Christmas" in German
Froehliche Weihnachten
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Leipzig - Largest freestanding advent Calendar |
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Opening hours:
Daily 10.00 – 21.00
Nov. 23 17.00 – 21.00
Dec. 22 10.00 - 20.00
Contact:
Stadt Leipzig, Marktamt
Katharinenstraße 11
04109 Leipzig, Germany
Phone: +49 (0)341 1235 920
Travel arrangements:
Come and feel the magic of the Christmas atmosphere in Leipzig, brought to you
by our:
- Group travel package “Magical Advent Season in Leipzig” - from 199€
www.ltm-leipzig.de/grouptravel
- Package for individual travellers: “Christmas Charm in Leipzig” - from 119€
www.ltm-leipzig.de/individualtravel
More information about Leipzig:
Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH
Augustusplatz 9
D-04109 Leipzig
Tourist Information: Richard-Wagner-Str. 1,
D-04109 Leipzig, Germany,
Phone: +49 (0)341/7104-265
info@ltm-leipzig.de; www.ltm-leipzig.de
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