Name: Adventsmarkt Coswig (Anhalt) 2026
Start: 2026-12-13T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-12-13T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Marktplatz und Klosterhof Coswig (Anhalt)

Adventsmarkt Coswig

About Adventsmarkt Coswig

On the 3rd Sunday of Advent 2026, the Adventsmarkt Coswig (Anhalt) will open on the market square in front of the magnificent Renaissance town hall. A small, fine Advent festival with craft stalls, mulled wine, and a variation in the monastery courtyard. In the Möllensdorf district, there is also the Wald-Weihnachtsmarkt (forest Christmas market) — a double event in the Wittenberg district.

Dates 13 Dec — 13 Dec 2026

Venue Coswig (Anhalt) (15091)

Prices Free

Status —

Edition 2026

Adventsmarkt Coswig — edition 2026

Adventsmarkt Coswig (Anhalt) on the 3rd Sunday of Advent with stalls in the market square, monastery courtyard variation, and forest Christmas market in Möllensdorf. A one-day, small, fine Advent festival in the Wittenberg district.

The 3rd Sunday of Advent falls on December 13, 2026. The Adventsmarkt Coswig follows the proven format: concentrated on one day, with the market square as the main location and, since 2024, the monastery courtyard as an additional venue. The detailed program will be published in November 2026 on coswigonline.de.

Highlights Adventsmarkt Coswig 2026

Renaissance market square, Monastery courtyard variation, Möllensdorf forest Christmas market, Advent concert in St. Nicolai

Programme Adventsmarkt Coswig 2026

Sunday, December 13, 2026 — 3rd Sunday of Advent

11:00 AM — Opening of the Market Square with a speech by the mayor
11:00 AM–7:00 PM — Crafts and sales stands in front of the Renaissance town hall
11:00 AM–7:00 PM — Monastery Courtyard Variation: Advent market with a medieval flair
2:00 PM — Stage program: Brass choir, school choirs, Coswig brass quintet
4:00 PM — Visit from Santa Claus for the children
5:00 PM — Advent concert in St. Nicolai Church
7:00 PM — Closing

Möllensdorf Forest Christmas Market

In the Möllensdorf district, the forest Christmas market with torches and huts in the woods takes place concurrently — usually on the 2nd or 3rd Advent weekend.

Prices Adventsmarkt Coswig 2026

Free admission. Food, drinks, and crafts available on site.

Practical information

Practical information — Adventsmarkt Coswig

Getting There

By car via the A9 (Coswig exit). By train to Coswig (Anhalt) station, then a five-minute walk to the market.

Admission

Completely free admission.

Food & Drink

Mulled wine, Coswig beer, bratwurst, almonds, homemade pastries from local bakeries.

Date

December 13, 2026 (3rd Sunday of Advent). Likely hours 11 AM – 7 PM in the market square and monastery courtyard.

Combine With

Bauhaus Dessau (15 km west), Wörlitzer Park (UNESCO, 20 km northwest), Lutherstadt Wittenberg (20 km east).

Coswig (Anhalt) — Renaissance Town on the Elbe

Coswig (Anhalt) is one of the most beautiful small Renaissance towns in Saxony-Anhalt. The town is located on the right bank of the Elbe in the Wittenberg district, nestled between Dessau-Roßlau and Lutherstadt Wittenberg — both UNESCO World Heritage cities. The historic market square with its Renaissance town hall and burgher houses forms a perfect backdrop for the annual Adventsmarkt, which takes place on the 3rd Sunday of Advent.

The Trademark — Advent Sunday Format

Unlike most Christmas markets, which are open for several weeks, Coswig's Adventsmarkt focuses on a single day: the 3rd Sunday of Advent, traditionally from morning until early evening. This concentration makes the festival dense and locally rooted — Coswig associations, craftspeople, and bakers shape the event, tourists are welcome but not dominant.

Monastery Courtyard Variation Since 2024

Since 2024, there has been a second variation in the Klosterhof (monastery courtyard) of the former monastery complex. The medieval courtyard offers an alternative, slightly quieter atmosphere for families and lovers of historical architecture. Both locations complement each other without competition — the market square for the hustle and bustle, the monastery courtyard for the contemplative Advent experience.

Möllensdorf Forest Christmas Market

In the Möllensdorf district, the extraordinary Wald-Weihnachtsmarkt (forest Christmas market) also takes place — huts and stalls in the middle of the forest, torchlight, and lanterns. Those planning a day trip to Coswig can visit both markets.

In the Wittenberg District

In the state of Saxony-Anhalt, Wittenberg district, Coswig is a quieter counterpart to the overcrowded Lutherstadt next door. The Adventsmarkt is a hidden gem for anyone who wants to experience a genuine small-town Advent instead of a big hustle and bustle — with ice skating on the Bode ice (weather permitting), baked goods from the town mills, and mulled wine from Coswig wine.