Leipzig (dpa/sn) - After two years of a forced break due to corona, there is again a large Christmas market in Leipzig. Around 300 stalls have been open since Tuesday morning, as the market office announced. In the early evening, the large Christmas tree on the market square is lit up for the official opening. The tradition of the Leipzig Christmas market goes back to the 15th century.

Until December 23, visitors can look forward to the Finnish and South Tyrolean villages on Augustusplatz, the pyramid on Nikolaikirchhof and numerous rides. The fairytale land and the light installations "Animals of the Forest" and "Choir of Angels" were set up again.