Dresden Celebrates Annual Stollenfest with Nearly Two-Ton Christmas Cake

The historic Stollenfest featured a grand parade, charitable cake sales, and a celebration of Saxon craftsmanship and tradition.

Tens of thousands gathered in Dresden's Altstadt to witness the Stollenfest, highlighted by a nearly two-ton Christstollen paraded through the city.
The event included the first-ever Stollenmädchen parade, with 18 current and former ambassadors of the traditional cake participating.
The massive Christstollen, measuring 2.8 meters long and 1.4 meters wide, was sold in pieces for charity, raising funds for local initiatives supporting schools and homelessness.
The Stollenfest, inspired by an 18th-century celebration under Kurfürst August the Strong, has been held annually since 1994, blending history, community, and festive spirit.
Saxon leaders emphasized the cultural significance of the Christstollen as a symbol of regional heritage and craftsmanship, uniting locals and visitors alike.