Christmas Market at the Stove and Ceramics Museum Velten
Tile stoves, arts and crafts, and Brandenburg's largest advent calendar
About Christmas Market Velten
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30 Years of Christmas Market in an Industrial Monument
In 2026, the Christmas Market at the Stove and Ceramics Museum Velten celebrates its 30th anniversary — three decades of tradition in one of Brandenburg's most unusual settings. The venue is the former Stove Factory A. Schmidt, Lehmann & Co. in Velten, a heritage-listed industrial ensemble from the era when Velten entered the history of Berlin and Brandenburg as the "City of Stoves". The factory silhouette with its brick facades and glowing chimney becomes a stage during Advent.
Velten's Stove History — Explained Concisely
Between 1850 and 1990, Velten was the German center for tile stove production. Millions of stoves for apartments in Berlin and all of Northern Germany were produced here. Today, the Stove and Ceramics Museum Velten commemorates this tradition — and the Advent market combines industrial culture with Christmas spirit like no other market in the Berlin surrounding area.
What You'll Find at the Market
- Over 30 exhibitors with arts and crafts, ceramics, jewelry, and textiles
- Light Labyrinth on the factory grounds — a magical path between brick walls
- Fire Pits in every courtyard — warmth and atmosphere
- TonEntdecker Workshop for children — pottery under guidance
- Gingerbread Tile Stove Construction — children build mini tile stoves from gingerbread
- Roasting stick bread over the fire
- Café of the Friends' Association with coffee, cake, and Quarkkeulchen (a type of quark fritter)
- Mulled wine, candied almonds, crêpes
Brandenburg's Largest Advent Calendar
A special feature is the Factory Illumination: Starting December 1st, the windows of the factory complex are illuminated every evening — one after another, as "probably Brandenburg's largest advent calendar". When the entire building glows, it's Christmas. This illumination can be admired even outside the market weekend.
Velten and the Stove Museum
Velten is located in the Oberhavel district, about 30 km north of Berlin, and is easily accessible by S-Bahn S25 or RE6 train. If you're planning a whole weekend, consider a trip to the nearby Oranienburg Palace or the Sachsenhausen Memorial — important sites of remembrance in the region.
Christmas Market Velten — edition 2026
The 30th Christmas Market at the Stove Museum Velten marks an anniversary: for three decades, the market has evolved from a small gathering into a regionally renowned Advent event. The 3rd Advent weekend (December 12–13, 2026) is the usual date.
The market takes place in the historic factory halls of the former Stove Factory A. Schmidt, Lehmann & Co. Over 30 stalls present arts and crafts: ceramics from Velten's pottery tradition, regional jewelry, textiles, and woodwork. A special feature is the Light Labyrinth with fire pits, which winds through the entire industrial site.
For children, there is the TonEntdecker Workshop with guided pottery, a Gingerbread Tile Stove Construction activity, and roasting stick bread over an open fire.
Programme Christmas Market Velten 2026
Saturday, December 12, 2026
- 1:00 PM — Market opens
- Over 30 stalls with arts and crafts, ceramics, jewelry, textiles
- Light labyrinth with fire pits on the factory grounds
- TonEntdecker Workshop for children (continuous)
- Gingerbread Tile Stove Construction
- Roasting stick bread over the fire
- Café in the Friends' Association area
- Mulled wine, candied almonds, Quarkkeulchen, crêpes
- 8:00 PM — Market closes
Sunday, December 13, 2026
- 11:00 AM — Market opens
- Continuation of market and workshop program
- Music in the courtyards — small concerts by regional musicians
- 6:00 PM — Market closes
The factory windows are illuminated nightly from December 1, 2026 — probably Brandenburg's largest advent calendar. Detailed program and exhibitor list: okmhb.de/weihnachtsmarkt.
Highlights Christmas Market Velten 2026
- 30th Anniversary Edition of the Market
- Light Labyrinth through the historic stove factory
- TonEntdecker Workshop for children
- Gingerbread Tile Stove Construction
- Brandenburg's Largest Advent Calendar (Factory windows from Dec 1st)
Prices Christmas Market Velten 2026
Admission: regular museum tariff (adults approx. €6, family tickets available). Food and drinks on site paid individually.
Practical information — Christmas Market Velten
Getting There
By train RE6 or S25 to Velten (Mark), then an 800m walk to the museum. By car via the A111, exit Hennigsdorf, approx. 30 km from Berlin-Mitte. Parking is signposted at the museum and in the town.
Admission
Regular admission to the museum (adults approx. €6, children reduced, family tickets). Admission includes access to all market activities and workshops. Food and drinks at stalls are paid for individually.
Opening Hours
Saturday, December 12, 2026: 1:00 PM–8:00 PM. Sunday, December 13, 2026: 11:00 AM–6:00 PM. Contact for exhibitors: [email protected].
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Where it takes place Christmas Market Velten
Ofen- und Keramikmuseum Velten (ehem. A. Schmidt, Lehmann & Co.)
Wilhelmstraße 32, 16727 Velten