Illustration of a mountain-town Christmas market with timber chalets, snowy peaks and shoppers carrying a tree (Sterneweihnacht Coswig)
Christmas Markets

Sterneweihnacht Coswig

Held around the Coswig town hall, the event transforms the area into a winter wonderland with a vibrant market atmosphere and cultural programming. Visitors can browse stalls offering festive food and drinks. In the evenings, large Herrnhut stars and holiday decorations illuminate the town center.

Nov 27 – Nov 29, 2026 All ages Admission is free.

Plan Your Visit

Food & Drink

The market offers festive food and drinks.

Location

Rathausvorplatz · Coswig, SN 01640 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and christmas-market visitors

Vibe

Festive and twinkling

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Stay until dark to see the large Herrnhut stars and Christmas decorations light up Coswig's town center, along with the first Advent candle in the Hauptstraße roundabout.
  • Bring the children along, since the Sterneweihnacht is made for young and old, with a cultural program running alongside the market stalls and festive food.
  • Craftspeople and vendors who want to take part can download the registration form for participants and exhibitors from the Sterneweihnacht website.
  • For more Christmas music later in Advent, buy separate tickets for the Himmelsmaler concert at Villa Teresa on December 19, where children up to 14 get a discount.
  • Dress warmly if you plan to stay into the evening, since the market and its lights are set up outdoors around the town hall.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Tenth edition: the Sterneweihnacht takes place for the tenth time this year.
  • December 19 (separate tickets): Die Himmelsmaler play their Christmas concert at Villa Teresa, with reduced tickets for children up to 14.

Links & Contact

Run by Kulturbetriebsgesellschaft Meißner Land mbH

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Sterneweihnacht for?

It's for young and old alike. Families come together around the town hall to get into the Christmas spirit.

What is there to do?

There's a cultural program, a busy market with stalls, and Christmas food and drinks.

What lights and decorations can I see?

In the evening, large Herrnhut stars and Christmas decorations light up Coswig's town center. The first Advent candle also glows in the roundabout on Hauptstraße.

Is this year's market anything special?

Yes. The Sterneweihnacht is taking place for the tenth time this year.

How can I take part as a vendor or participant?

A registration form for participants and exhibitors can be downloaded as a PDF from the Sterneweihnacht website.

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