Second Advent weekend with mulled wine, arts and crafts, and a stroll through the city center
The Altenkirchen Christmas Market on the second Advent weekend is a comparatively young, but quickly established, addition to the traditional Advent format "Heavenly Christmas" on the first Advent. The organizer is the Altenkirchen Action Group, which, together with retailers, restaurateurs, and clubs, enlivens the city center.
With the first ("Heavenly Christmas") and second ("Christmas Market") Advent weekends, the district town has two clearly distinct Advent formats that together form an attractive series of pre-Christmas events. While "Heavenly Christmas" focuses more on special light installations, the Christmas Market on the second Advent has a classic market character.
Stands with mulled wine, punch, bratwurst, potato pancakes, and sweet specialties shape the atmosphere. Artisans from the region offer their work: ceramics, wood, textiles, jewelry, and candles. Local retailers complement the offerings with Christmas displays.
Choirs, brass ensembles, and solo musicians perform on a small stage. For children, there is a hut with St. Nicholas, craft activities, and occasionally a small carousel.
The Action Group pursues a clear goal with this event series: to revitalize the Altenkirchen city center as a meeting and shopping place. The Christmas Market on the second Advent is an important building block in this strategy and complements other formats such as city festivals, "Heimat shoppen" (shop local), and special promotions.
Der Altenkirchener Weihnachtsmarkt 2026 findet am Samstag, 5. Dezember, und Sonntag, 6. Dezember, in der Innenstadt statt. Veranstalter ist der Aktionskreis Altenkirchen.
Genaue Standliste, Öffnungszeiten und Bühnenprogramm werden im Herbst 2026 über die Webseite des Aktionskreises bekanntgegeben.
Das genaue Programm 2026 wird vom Aktionskreis Altenkirchen im Herbst publiziert. Die Struktur folgt den bewährten Eckpunkten der Vorjahre:
Organizer: Altenkirchen Action Group
Location: City center Altenkirchen, 57610 Altenkirchen (Westerwald)
Admission: free
Travel: Train connection via the Oberwesterwaldbahn (RB 90)
Note: Specific stand and program information available on the website of the Altenkirchen Action Group
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