Christmas Garden Events in Germany and Hamburg Attract Hundreds of Thousands

Illuminated parks and creative light installations drew large crowds to Dresden, Leipzig, and Hamburg during the 2024 holiday season.

The Christmas Garden in Dresden's Schloss Pillnitz welcomed 120,000 visitors, maintaining attendance levels from previous years.
Leipzig's Markkleeberg park saw approximately 85,000 attendees, with organizers expressing satisfaction at the continued strong turnout.
Hamburg's Loki-Schmidt-Garten hosted 110,000 visitors in its second year, solidifying its popularity as a seasonal highlight.
New family-focused programming, including dedicated family days with children's activities, was introduced in Dresden and well-received by attendees.
The Christmas Garden events, featuring elaborate light and music installations, are part of a broader European initiative that began in London in 2014 and now spans 15 locations.