Leipzig/Dresden/Chemnitz (dpa/sn) – In many places, Saxon football fans have to do without a public viewing offer at the Christmas market. As Saxony’s major cities of Leipzig, Chemnitz and Dresden announced when asked by the German Press Agency, there would be no opportunity to cheer on the national team with mulled wine at the respective Christmas markets. “In addition to the risk of overpowering the contemplative mood, security aspects also play a role,” said a spokeswoman for the city of Dresden. The city of Chemnitz referred to surrounding localities.
On the other hand, the organizers of the Augustus market at the Goldenen Reiter in Dresden Neustadt announced public viewing offers: “Some dealers are planning broadcasts and the Germany games will be shown on a large screen,” it said in a statement. There should also be a Christmas room that can be rented not only for smaller Christmas parties, but also for watching football together at the market.
City centers as shopping and adventure locations benefit from entertainment and entertainment, explained the managing director of the Saxony trade association, René Glase. “Although this year’s football World Cup in Qatar is highly controversial, events generally increase the attractiveness of inner cities, increase the quality of stay and can thus also ensure more frequency and longer stays,” he told the dpa.
