Historischer Weihnachtsmarkt Olpe
Eight days of Sauerland Advent magic on Olpe's market square on two Advent weekends
About Historischer Weihnachtsmarkt Olpe
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Eight Festival Days Over Two Advent Weekends
The Historischer Weihnachtsmarkt Olpe is a Sauerland specialty: it doesn't run for a continuous week or month, but takes place over two Advent weekends — in 2026, from November 26 to 29 (1st Advent) and from December 3 to 6 (2nd Advent). Eight festival days, staged in a historical setting on Olpe's market square, organized by the Olpe Business and Advertising Association with support from the City of Olpe.
Historical Staging and Sauerland Charm
The market focuses on historical staging: traditional wooden huts, a warm lighting concept, authentic Advent atmosphere — not a modern consumer temple, but deliberately the atmosphere of a small-town Advent market in the Sauerland. The architecture of Olpe's market square, with St. Martinus parish church in the background, provides a special backdrop for the market.
Around 30 Shops and Stage Program
Around 30 participating shops from Olpe and the surrounding area present themselves at the market — from bakers offering traditional Stollen to woodworkers, candlemakers, and jewelers. On the central stage, local artists, music groups (church choirs, brass bands, Sauerland folk music), and jugglers alternate — the stage program is curated daily by the advertising association.
Opening Hours on Both Weekends
The opening hours are the same on both weekends: Thursdays and Fridays from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Sundays from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Spreading the event over two weekends makes repeat visits worthwhile — many visitors come on both the first and second Advent.
Olpe in the Sauerland
Olpe is the district town of the Olpe district in North Rhine-Westphalia, located in the southern Sauerland region on the Biggesee lake. With around 25,000 inhabitants, Olpe is the tourist gateway to the Sauerland and a popular excursion destination. The market square with St. Martinus parish church forms the center of the inner city — the Historischer Weihnachtsmarkt has used this backdrop for years and is one of the fixed Advent dates in the Olpe district and beyond.
Historischer Weihnachtsmarkt Olpe — edition 2026
Two Advent Weekends in Historic Olpe
Olpe's market square becomes the stage for historical Advent atmosphere in two installments: November 26–29 and December 3–6, 2026. Eight festival days with wooden huts, warm light, and Sauerland charm — an Advent market deliberately set against the consumer mainstream, with genuine traditional content.
Program and Opening Hours
Both weekends feature the same format: Thursdays and Fridays 2–10 PM, Saturdays 11 AM–10 PM, Sundays 11 AM–7 PM. Around 30 participating shops from the region, a stage with choirs, music associations, jugglers, and local artists.
Programme Historischer Weihnachtsmarkt Olpe 2026
First Weekend (1st Advent) — November 26 to 29, 2026
- Thursday 26.11.: Market opens at 2:00 PM, stage program in the evening
- Friday 27.11.: 2:00 PM–10:00 PM market operations, music groups on stage
- Saturday 28.11.: 11:00 AM–10:00 PM — Main visitor day, stage program with local artists and choirs
- Sunday 29.11.: 11:00 AM–7:00 PM — Family day with jugglers
Second Weekend (2nd Advent) — December 3 to 6, 2026
- Thursday 3.12.: 2:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Friday 4.12.: 2:00 PM–10:00 PM — Eve of St. Nicholas Day
- Saturday 5.12.: 11:00 AM–10:00 PM — St. Nicholas Day with special program for children
- Sunday 6.12.: 11:00 AM–7:00 PM — Festival conclusion
Note: The detailed stage program will be published by the Olpe Advertising Association in the weeks leading up to the market on weihnachtsmarkt-olpe.de.
Highlights Historischer Weihnachtsmarkt Olpe 2026
- Two Advent weekends — eight festival days
- Historical staging with wooden huts and warm lighting
- Around 30 participating shops from Olpe and the Sauerland region
- Stage program: local artists, music groups, jugglers
- St. Nicholas weekend on the second Advent
- Free admission
Prices Historischer Weihnachtsmarkt Olpe 2026
Free admission. Market goods at usual market prices. Mulled wine served in reusable mugs.
Practical information — Historischer Weihnachtsmarkt Olpe
Getting There
Olpe is located in the southern Sauerland region, easily accessible via the A 4 and A 45 (Sauerlandlinie, Olpe exit). It's about a 10-minute walk from Olpe train station to the market square. Parking is available in the city center's parking garages.
Opening Hours
First weekend November 26–29, 2026, and second weekend December 3–6, 2026. Daily Thu/Fri 2–10 PM, Sat 11 AM–10 PM, Sun 11 AM–7 PM. Free admission.
Food and Drink
Mulled wine, bratwurst, Sauerland specialties like Reibekuchen (potato pancakes) and Potthucke (a potato dish), sweets, and gingerbread at the stalls.
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Where it takes place Historischer Weihnachtsmarkt Olpe
Marktplatz Olpe
Marktplatz Olpe, 57462 Olpe