Bautzener Wenzelsmarkt, Christmas market at Kornmarkt, Bautzen, Germany.
Description
The Bautzener Wenzelsmarkt is a Christmas market that stretches through the old town, connecting Hauptmarkt, Reichenstraße and Kornmarkt. The stalls line up between half-timbered houses and brick buildings, creating a cohesive market scene with festive decorations throughout.
History
The market traces back to King Wenzel IV, who granted Bautzen the right to hold a meat market in 1384. From this medieval beginning, it evolved into what is considered one of Germany's oldest Christmas markets.
Culture
The market comes alive with daily Christmas carols, puppet theater performances, and advent candle lightings that shape the town's seasonal rhythm.
Practical
The market invites visitors to walk through several streets and different elevations, so comfortable shoes are recommended as you navigate between the stalls and passages on foot.
Did you know?
Local craftspeople sell handmade goods such as German honey, sheep and alpaca wool items, and traditional Herrnhut stars made in nearby workshops. These products come directly from regional workshops and the neighboring Ore Mountains area.
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