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
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 our free shuttle bus and public transportation to get here.
Shuttle Bus
Take advantage of our free shuttle bus from the Pirna Forest Campground.
- Park and get on board:
Pirna Forest Campground, Äußere Pillnitzer Str. 19, 01796 Pirna – a public parking lot is available here. - Bus stop:
Pirna-Copitz, Äußere Pillnitzer Straße 1, 01796 Pirna - Departure times* for the Christmas Garden:
Between 4:05 p.m. and 7:05 p.m. (Sunday through Thursday) or until 7:35 p.m. (Friday and Saturday), the shuttle runs every 15 to 20 minutes. - Return trip* to the parking lot:
Between 4:50 p.m. and 9:25 p.m. (Sunday through Thursday) or until 10:05 p.m. (Friday and Saturday), the shuttle runs back to the parking lot every 15 to 25 minutes. - The shuttle runs on the following days:
November 28, December 4, December 5, December 11, December 12, December 18, December 19, December 25 through December 30, January 1, January 2
* The trip takes about 15 minutes. Departure times may vary slightly depending on traffic conditions.
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.
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.
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