Your visit

Plan your visit to the Christmas Garden Dresden

opening hours

The Christmas Garden Dresden open from November 19, 2026, to 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 will be closed 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.

    How to find us

    The entrances to the Christmas Garden are located at:
    August-Böckstiegel-Straße 2, 01326 Dresden
    Leonardo-da-Vinci-Straße, 01326 Dresden

    parking spaces

    • Parking lot on Leonardo-da-Vinci-Straße (subject to a fee)
    • Lohmener Straße parking lot (subject to charges)
    • Limited number of disabled parking spaces at the ferry terminal

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

    A light display was reflected in calm water. Trees can be seen in the background.

    Exclusive light installations

    Be enchanted by a multitude of sparkling light installations, nestled in the diverse nature and architecture of Pillnitz Castle and Park.

    Personal admission time

    To ensure you have the most enjoyable experience possible, admission for visitors is limited to every 30 minutes . Your ticket will indicate your admission time. Please enter during the specified half hour.

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

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    Secure your tickets for the most popular days at Christmas Garden Dresden in advance sales. The cheapest tickets are only available online!

    Our music for your Christmas spirit

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