Dillenburger Winterzauber
Christmas village on Wilhelmsplatz in the Oranienstadt – five weeks of mulled wine, live music, and family magic
About Winterzauber Dillenburg
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The Oranienstadt during Advent
Dillenburg officially calls itself the Oranienstadt – the home town of Wilhelm von Oranien, founder of the Dutch royal dynasty. This historical connection shapes the cityscape around the Wilhelmsturm, Stadtkirche, and the central Wilhelmsplatz. During Advent, this very Wilhelmsplatz becomes a Christmas village – the Dillenburger Winterzauber.
Five Weeks of Christmas Magic
The Winterzauber 2026 opens on November 23rd at 5 PM with a festive opening and, based on experience, runs until shortly before New Year's Eve (in 2025, it ran until December 30th). During this period, Wilhelmsplatz is open daily (in previous years from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM) and becomes the meeting point for the entire Dill region.
Live Music on Weekends
A hallmark of the Winterzauber is the live music on Fridays and Saturdays from 6 PM to 8 PM. Local bands alternate on the small stage – rock and pop cover bands like X-CHORDS, Irish folk groups, acoustic duos, German rock formations, as well as performances by the ensemble of the Wilhelm-von-Oranien-Schule. The program will be published on the city's event calendar before the season.
Family Offerings
A nostalgic carousel is available for children – rides are free. There is also a large illuminated Christmas tree decoration as a photo spot, along with craft and hands-on activities. The weekly Advent Sundays are accompanied by prayers for peace at 6 PM.
Mulled Wine, Beer, and Regional Cuisine
The culinary offerings range from classic Christmas market specialties – mulled wine, children's punch, candied almonds, bratwurst – to regional beer varieties and winter specialties from Dillenburg's gastronomy. On Wednesdays, the market also regularly raffles prizes, including Christmas geese.
Winterzauber Dillenburg — edition 2026
Five weeks of Christmas village in the Oranienstadt. Opening on November 23rd at 5 PM with a festive tapping ceremony, followed by a daily program. The exact end date will be confirmed in autumn 2026 – in previous years, the Winterzauber ran until December 30th.
Programme Winterzauber Dillenburg 2026
Opening Evening — Monday, November 23, 2026
- 5:00 PM — Festive opening of the Winterzauber by the Mayor
- First mulled wine service on Wilhelmsplatz
- Illumination of the Christmas decorations
Regular Daily Program
- Daily 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Christmas Eve (Dec 24th) until 2:00 PM
- Dec 25th and 26th: closed
Live Music (Fridays and Saturdays 6:00 PM–8:00 PM)
- Typical acts from previous years: X-CHORDS (Rock/Pop Covers)
- Irish Folk Groups
- Acoustic Duos
- German Rock Formations
- Ensemble of the Wilhelm-von-Oranien-School
Family Program
- Nostalgic Carousel — Free rides
- Large illuminated Christmas tree decoration as a photo spot
- Craft and hands-on activities
Advent
- Prayers for peace on all four Advent Sundays at 6 PM
- Wednesdays: Raffles with prizes (incl. Christmas geese)
- Weekly farmers' market Saturdays 8 AM–12 PM
Highlights Winterzauber Dillenburg 2026
- Opening Nov 23, 2026, at 5 PM
- Five weeks of Christmas village on Wilhelmsplatz
- Live music Fridays and Saturdays 6–8 PM
- Nostalgic carousel with free rides for children
- Advent prayers for peace
- Mulled wine, children's punch, regional beers, culinary specialties
Prices Winterzauber Dillenburg 2026
Free admission. Carousel rides free. Consumption à la carte.
Practical information — Winterzauber Dillenburg
Date 2026
Opening Monday, November 23, 2026, from 5 PM. The market will then run until shortly before New Year's Eve (exact end date to be confirmed in autumn 2026).
Location
Wilhelmsplatz, 35683 Dillenburg (Lahn-Dill district, Central Hesse).
Opening Hours (Estimated)
Daily 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM. On Christmas Eve only until 2 PM, closed on December 25th and 26th.
Getting There
By car: A45 (Sauerlandlinie) exit Dillenburg, then city center. By train: Dillenburg station on the Dill line, from there approx. 8 min. walk to Wilhelmsplatz.
Admission
Free admission. Carousel rides free.
Contact
Tourist Information Dillenburg, Tel. +49 2771 8961-51, [email protected].
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Where it takes place Winterzauber Dillenburg
Wilhelmsplatz Dillenburg
Wilhelmsplatz, 35683 Dillenburg