Your visit

Plan your visit to the Christmas Garden Dresden

Opening hours

The Christmas Garden Dresden is open from November 20, 2025 to January 11, 2026 .

Monday to Thursday, Sunday
16:30 to 21:00
Last admission to the site: 19:30. Last admission to the circuit: 8:00 pm
Friday and Saturday, December 19 to January 3
4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Last admission to the grounds: 8:00 p.m. Last admission to the circular route: 20:30

The Christmas Garden is closed on the following days: November 23, November 24, November 25, December 1, December 8, December 24, December 31, January 5, January 6

A couple walks through a glowing arch at night, surrounded by illuminated trees and decorations.

How to find us

The entrances to the Christmas Garden can be found at:
August-Böckstiegel-Straße 2, 01326 Dresden
Bus stop: Pillnitzer Platz (Bus 63, Bus 83)
Leonardo-da-Vinci-Straße, 01326 Dresden

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Parking lots

Parking lot Leonardo-da-Vinci-Straße (subject to charge)
Lohmener Straße parking lot (subject to charge)
Limited number of disabled parking spaces at the ferry terminal

A small pavilion is illuminated at night in pink and purple light. An illuminated archway stands in front of it. There are trees in the background.

Exclusive light installations

Let yourself be enchanted by a multitude of sparkling light installations, embedded in the diverse nature and architecture of Pillnitz Palace & Park.

Personal admission time

In order to give you the best possible experience, admission for visitors is limited to 30 minutes. An admission time is stated on your ticket. Please pass through the entrance during the half hour indicated.

Example: If you have purchased a ticket for 17:30, you can enter between 17:30 and 18:00. You can of course stay in the Christmas Garden for longer than 30 minutes.