Plan a Visit

Information for Your Visit to the Christmas Garden Dresden

Hours of Operation

The Christmas Garden Dresden open from November 19, 2026, through January 10, 2027 .

  • Monday through Thursday, Sunday
    4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
    Last admission to the grounds at 7:30 p.m. Last start of the loop trail at 8:00 p.m.
  • Friday and Saturday, December 18 through January 3
    4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
    Last admission to the grounds at 8:00 p.m. Last start of the loop trail at 8:30 p.m.

The Christmas Garden Dresden will be Christmas Garden Dresden on the following days: November 22, November 23, November 24, November 30, December 7, December 24, December 31, January 4, January 5 

    At night, large, illuminated gift boxes are placed on the lawn. Inside one of the boxes, you can see toy blocks and a rocking horse.

    Directions & Parking

    Entrances to Christmas Garden Dresden

    Pillnitz Palace & Park
    August-Böckstiegel-Straße 2, 01326 Dresden
    Leonardo-da-Vinci-Straße, 01326 Dresden

    Parking

    The following parking spaces are available:

    • Leonardo-da-Vinci-Straße Parking Lot (paid parking)
    • Lohmener Straße Parking Lot (paid parking)
    • A limited number of accessible parking spaces at the ferry terminal

    Due to the limited number of parking spaces, we recommend using public transportation to get here.

    Directions by Public Transportation

    • Take bus lines 63 and 83 to the “Leonardo-da-Vinci-Straße” or “Pillnitzer Platz” stops. For more information, visit the DVB website.
    • Take the Dresden S-Bahn to the “Niedersedlitz” stop, then take bus line 88 to the “Fährstelle Kleinzschachwitz” stop, and take the ferry to Pillnitz Palace.
    A light display was reflected in calm water. Trees can be seen in the background.

    Personal Check-in Time

    To ensure the most enjoyable experience possible, visitor admission is limited to one group every 30 minutes. Your ticket indicates an admission time. Please enter through the entrance during the specified half-hour time slot.

    Example: If you purchased a ticket for 5:30 p.m., you can arrive for admission between 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Of course, you’re welcome to stay in the Christmas Garden for longer than 30 minutes.

    Do you have any questions about your visit?

    Would you like to know if dogs are allowed, how long the loop trail takes, or what happens if it rains? In our FAQ , you’ll find answers to the most important questions about your visit to the Christmas Garden Dresden.

    A large building with arched windows is lit up in purple and pink at night. There are several Christmas trees with twinkling lights.

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