Taucha Christmas Markets
Two locations on the 1st Advent — Market Square and Rittergut Castle
About Taucha Christmas Markets
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Advent Kick-off in Nordsachsen
Taucha, a small town in the Nordsachsen district on the northeastern outskirts of Leipzig, has created a special identity with its Christmas markets: Instead of operating just one central market, two locations are used in parallel — and connected by illuminated motifs on Leipziger Straße. This dual structure makes the Taucha Advent kick-off a particularly atmospheric weekend.
Market Square — Classic and Communal
At the market square, you'll find regional vendors, city associations, and food stalls offering mulled wine, bratwurst, Pulsnitz gingerbread, and Saxon stollen. A special program highlight is the «Riesentaucher Stollenschnitt»: An oversized Christmas stollen is ceremoniously cut and distributed to visitors — a tradition that regularly attracts tourists from the Leipzig region.
Rittergut Castle — Medieval and Intimate
A completely different atmosphere is created in the courtyard of Rittergut Castle: A medieval Christmas market with craftsmen, jugglers, and rogues immerses the courtyard in a pre-industrial mood. In the Kulturscheune, a Christmas bazaar with arts and crafts and special gifts runs concurrently — the mix of castle ambiance, medieval flair, and handicrafts is unique in the Saxon Advent calendar.
Santa Claus's Mailbox
One of the highlights for children: Santa Claus's mailbox in the castle courtyard. Here, children can personally drop off their wish lists — and receive a handwritten reply in the weeks before Christmas. A lovely tradition that draws families to Taucha year after year. The illuminated motifs on Leipziger Straße between the market square and the castle form the 'common thread' of the weekend.
Taucha Christmas Markets — edition 2026
Both markets open on Friday afternoon at 4:00 PM. The market square offers the classic program with regional vendors, associations, mulled wine, and the traditional «Riesentaucher Stollenschnitt». In the courtyard of Rittergut Castle, a medieval market scene with craftsmen and jugglers is created in parallel, while the Christmas bazaar runs in the Kulturscheune.
The highlight for children: Santa Claus's mailbox in the castle courtyard. The Taucha city administration organizes the weekend in cooperation with vendors, the Taucha Castle Association (Rittergut Castle), and local associations.
Programme Taucha Christmas Markets 2026
Program November 27–29, 2026
Friday, November 27
- 4:00 PM — Opening of both markets (Market Square and Rittergut Castle)
- 5:00 PM — Official opening at the Market Square with associations and brass band
- Evening — First medieval program items in the castle courtyard
Saturday, November 28
- 11:00 AM — Opening of both markets
- 2:00 PM — Family program in the castle courtyard: jugglers, children's concert
- 3:00 PM — «Riesentaucher Stollenschnitt» at the Market Square: cutting of the oversized stollen and distribution to visitors
- 4:00 PM — Stage program at the Market Square with choirs and brass band
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM — Christmas bazaar in the Kulturscheune (arts and crafts, gifts)
- Evening — Medieval camp life in the castle courtyard
Sunday, November 29
- 11:00 AM — Opening of both markets
- 2:00 PM — Family afternoon with Santa Claus's mailbox in the castle courtyard; children's program
- 4:00 PM — Volunteer citizens' concert at the Market Square
- 7:00 PM — Festive conclusion at both locations
Detailed program before the weekend on taucha.de and schlossverein-taucha.de.
Highlights Taucha Christmas Markets 2026
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Getting There
Taucha is located on the northeastern outskirts of Leipzig, accessible via the A14 (Leipzig-Mitte exit) and the B87. S-Bahn S4 from Leipzig (approx. 15 minutes). Parking is available on the outskirts of town with a short walk to the city center.
Admission
Free admission to both locations. Food, drinks, and market goods are paid for separately on-site.
Venues
Taucha Market Square and Rittergut Castle with its courtyard and Kulturscheune. Connected by the illuminated Leipziger Straße.
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Where it takes place Taucha Christmas Markets
Marktplatz und Rittergutsschloss Taucha
Marktplatz und Rittergutsschloss, 04425 Taucha