This Christmas Market in Dresden, Germany claims to be the oldest in the world. And it's got the papers to prove it. In 1434, Frederick II of Saxony signed a decree that a one-day market would be ...

Widely considered to be the first Christmas market in the world, the Dresden Striezelmarkt dates back to 1434 and is still going strong today. The multi-day event takes place in Dresden’s ...

The carrier said it’s offering more nonstop flights to destinations, including Dresden, Strasbourg, Vienna and Cologne — homes to some of the most visited Christmas markets. Back To Top ...

In comparison, Dresden draws millions fewer visitors a year. We still get some tourists (particularly for its Christmas markets) but at a smaller volume. Plus, since we can now afford to live in ...