Christmas Garden Dresden

November 20, 2025 - January 11, 2026
Pillnitz Palace & Park

As twilight falls, the magic begins ...

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Look forward to an exciting season: from November 20, 2025, Pillnitz Palace & Park will once again shine with millions of points of light and be transformed into a magical world of light, music and emotion. Discover new sparkling highlights, atmospheric installations and unforgettable moments for the whole family.
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Christmas Garden Berlin 2022 | magical galaxy ©Christmas Garden/Markus Hauschild

Christmas Garden Dresden 2021 | Glockenspiel ©Christmas Garden/Michael Clemens

Let yourself be enchanted

The beautiful park of the famous Pillnitz Palace will once again be transformed into the Christmas Garden Dresden this year, taking on a new, magnificent, Christmassy guise when the imaginatively staged circular path lights up for the fifth time. Unique lighting designs will also surprise our guests from previous years time and time again. Discover a world in a magical atmosphere with your loved ones, accompanied by festive classics. Let the many glittering illuminations whisk you away to a unique, magically illuminated Christmas wonderland.

Secure your tickets now for Dresden's most popular Christmas destination. Booking early is a good idea! The cheapest tickets are available online and in advance.

Welcome to the Christmas Garden Dresden

Plan your magical journey, immerse yourself in a glittering world of lights and spend relaxing hours in the Christmas Garden.

Your visit

All information on opening hours, directions, admission times and site plan.

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FAQ - Questions and answers

Answers to frequently asked questions about visiting the Christmas Garden.

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Gastronomy

You will find a wide range of restaurants along the circular route.

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A family of four takes a selfie on a sidewalk at night. Vertical purple lights shine around them.

Family days at a special price

Our Family Days offer you the ideal opportunity to immerse yourself in the sparkling magic of the Christmas Garden together - at an exclusive promotional price of just €39.90. Secure your tickets now and experience the unforgettable sea of lights in Pillnitz Palace & Park!

Our family days take place exclusively on November 20, November 26, December 02, December 09 and January 07.

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Dresden's most popular ice rink

The ice rink in the Christmas Garden Dresden offers an unforgettable winter experience in the middle of the magically illuminated Pillnitz Palace & Park. Take a spin on Dresden's most popular ice rink and enjoy skating fun for young and old. Ice skates are available for hire, and warming drinks and winter treats provide a cozy break in between. Surrounded by twinkling lights and Christmas music, ice skating becomes an atmospheric highlight at Pillnitz Palace & Park.

What our guests say

A colorful, illuminated nutcracker figure stands outside at night. Next to it are leafless shrubs and some green plants.

Our music for your Christmas spirit

The album "Christmas Garden Originals" is a best-of of the most beautiful musical highlights from the Christmas Garden of the past years. Immerse yourself in the unique soundscape of the Christmas Garden and extend your magical journey.

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