Schlesischer Christkindelmarkt, Christmas market on Brüderstraße and Untermarkt in Görlitz, Germany.
The Schlesischer Christkindelmarkt stretches across several streets in Görlitz, with more than 100 stalls displaying crafted goods, traditional items, and seasonal delicacies. The market grounds also include an ice rink and a children's carousel positioned among the vendor booths.
This market grew out of local Advent celebrations and developed into a regional trading point where merchants from Bohemia, Saxony, and Silesia exchanged goods. Over time it became the annual gathering that visitors encounter today.
The market takes its name from the Christchild figure that appears daily in front of the town hall, making this place a gathering point for families across the region. The way visitors move through the stalls and gather here reflects how deeply this celebration is woven into local life.
The market operates during early December weeks, with most selling stalls and activity areas open during morning and evening hours. Good walking shoes are recommended since you will need to cover several streets on foot.
During market weeks, animals from the local zoo temporarily leave their usual location and appear in the city center, creating an unexpected encounter between wildlife and winter festivities. This temporary closeness to animals is something visitors do not find everywhere.
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