32nd Burbach Christmas Market - Magical Lights

Magical Lights in Siegerland Half-Timbered Architecture

The Burbach Christmas Market is a staple of the South Westphalian Advent calendar. In the historic town center of the municipality of Burbach in the Siegen-Wittgenstein district, nestled in half-timbered alleys around the Römer and the Alte Vogtei, the center transforms into a small, intimate Advent world every year on the second weekend of Advent. The slogan Magical Lights is no coincidence: thousands of lights, fir branches, and lovingly decorated huts shape the atmosphere.

History and Tradition

What began over three decades ago as a small Advent market by the municipality of Burbach has developed into an event with supra-regional appeal. The 32nd edition in December 2026 continues the tradition and is part of a long line of markets that help shape Burbach's image as the City of Light in the Siegerland.

Stalls, Arts and Crafts, and Hut Boulevard

Around 60 stalls along Jägerstraße offer everything that makes a classic Christmas market: mulled wine, Feuerzangenbowle (mulled rum punch), bratwurst, potato pancakes, crêpes, and sweet specialties. Arts and crafts are offered in parallel on four floors of the Römer-Passage and in the Alte Vogtei — jewelry, ceramics, textiles, wood, and glass art from the region. The "Hut Boulevard" along the main axis makes strolling an experience.

Stage Program and Family Focus

On Saturday evening, a cover band (most recently EVE) traditionally provides danceable open-air atmosphere; Sunday is dedicated to family day: a visit from St. Nicholas with chocolate fir trees, a fire show for children with "Der Lemmi," and craft activities in the rooms of the Vogtei. Even the first female night watchman of Burbach, Michelle Hinkebecker, occasionally accompanies St. Nicholas through the town.

Burbach in the Siegen-Wittgenstein District

Burbach is located in the tri-border area of North Rhine-Westphalia, Hesse, and Rhineland-Palatinate, at the southern end of the Siegerland. The Christmas market is embedded in a tourist region known for its half-timbered villages, hiking opportunities, and the neighboring Westerwald area.