Seasonal day trip · 25 Nov – 24 Dec 2026

Dresden Christmas markets,
by private car from Prague.

Germany's oldest Christmas market and its neighbours, about 1.5–2 hours from Prague — a private Mercedes-Benz door to door, back the same evening.

Dates and opening hours

The dates on this page are the published 2026 schedules. Organisers can adjust opening hours, so please check the official market websites before you travel. We plan the day around the date you choose.

Skip the parking hunt.
Arrive for the lights.

On market evenings central Dresden fills up, street parking is paid and the train means carrying shopping bags across platforms. With a private driver you are taken to the old town, collected at the time you choose and driven straight back to your Prague address — warm, unhurried, with room for everything you buy.

What to see

Striezelmarkt, Altmarkt

Germany's oldest Christmas market, first held in 1434. The 592nd edition runs from 25 November to 24 December 2026, and the Stollen Festival falls on Saturday 5 December.

Advent on the Neumarkt

Craft stalls and an illuminated pyramid by the Frauenkirche, with Erzgebirge woodwork, Pulsnitz gingerbread and Stollen. Open 25 November – 24 December.

Augustusmarkt, Neustadt

A more local atmosphere across the river on Hauptstraße, open into early January (closed over Christmas).

Medieval market, Stallhof

Knights, craftsmen and fire shows in the historic Stallhof courtyard. A small entrance fee applies on Advent weekends.

Old town

The Frauenkirche, Zwinger and Semperoper are a short walk from the markets — a good way to spend the afternoon before the lights come on.

A sample day

Late morning

Pick-up at your Prague hotel or address in a Mercedes-Benz E-Class, V-Class or Sprinter.

Early afternoon

Arrive in Dresden after 1.5–2 hours. Lunch, then the Frauenkirche and the baroque old town while it is still light.

From dusk

Walk the markets as they light up — they are most atmospheric after dark. Your driver waits nearby.

Evening

Leave when you are ready and return to Prague the same night.

Good to know

✦Bring some euro cash: larger food stalls take cards, small craft stalls often do not.
✦Mulled wine is served in a deposit mug (usually €3–5). Return it for a refund or keep it as a souvenir.
✦Advent weekends are very busy and weekdays calmer. Tell us your date and we will suggest a timing.
✦Dress warmly — most of the visit is outdoors, on cobblestones.
✦Dresden is in Germany, so bring a valid passport or ID card.

Frequently asked questions

About 150 km, roughly 1.5 to 2 hours each way by road.

Yes. Most guests leave Prague in the late morning and return in the evening. The driver can wait for you or collect you at an agreed time.

The Striezelmarkt runs from 25 November to 24 December 2026, and the Neumarkt market has the same dates. The Augustusmarkt continues into early January. Opening hours can change, so check the official websites.

A Mercedes-Benz E-Class for up to 3 passengers, a V-Class for up to 7 and a Sprinter for larger groups. S-Class on request.

The price is fixed and confirmed before you travel. It depends on the vehicle, the date and how long the driver waits, so send the form below for a quote.

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Additional notes

Dresden Christmas markets,
by private car from Prague.

Skip the parking hunt.
Arrive for the lights.