Hückeswagen Spring Festival

Spring Awakening in the Castle Town

On the last weekend in March, the city centre of Hückeswagen transforms into a friendly spring village. The traditional Spring Market extends along Bahnhofstraße and Islandstraße and offers everything that garden and balcony enthusiasts need for the new season: flower bulbs, fresh perennials, herbs, garden furniture, decorative planters, and even insect hotels for the nature-friendly garden.

More Than Just a Market

The festival is embedded in a Sunday shopping event: from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., the shops in Hückeswagen's city centre open their doors and entice with special offers and spring promotions. A grand raffle with five main prizes of 1,000 Euros each in Schlosstaler – the local town currency – is one of the regular highlights.

Live Music and Culinary Diversity

While you stroll through the market, street musicians and small stages create a relaxed spring atmosphere. The catering completes the festival: fried fish, crêpes, potato pancakes, sausages, and sweet specialities are available at mobile stands, in Hückeswagen's cafés, and in the eateries around the market square.

In the Heart of the Oberbergisches

Hückeswagen is located in the Oberbergischer Kreis in North Rhine-Westphalia, picturesquely situated between the Wupper dams. The historic old town with Hückeswagen Castle and half-timbered houses provides the ideal backdrop for the festival. Those who stay longer can explore the Bever-Talsperren-Rundweg (Bever Dam circular route) or visit the local history museum.

Family-Friendly and Free

Admission to the Spring Festival is free. The festival is aimed at the whole family: while parents browse the market, children can enjoy small activities, carousels, and candy stalls. The central location and short distances make the visit relaxed.