Langenberger Martinsmarkt

Langenberger Martinsmarkt — Three Reflective Days in the Old Town

As November ushers in early winter in Velbert-Langenberg, one of the most beautiful market atmospheres in the Bergisches Land returns: The Langenberger Martinsmarkt opens its wooden stalls around the Old Church in the historic old town from November 12th to 14th, 2026. Three days of mulled wine, bratwurst, Christmas shopping, and — as the highlight — the traditional St. Martin's rider procession on Saturday evening.

Program — Wooden Stalls, Mulled Wine, and Creative Booths

The Martinsmarkt focuses on a balanced mix of enjoyment and craftsmanship:

• Warm Drinks — Mulled wine in various versions (classic, white, children's punch), mulled wine liqueur, punch
• Sweet and Savory Dishes — Bratwurst, potato pancakes, crêpes, gingerbread, roasted almonds, Schmalzkuchen (traditional doughnuts)
• Advent Decorations — Candles, stars, wreaths, wood crafts
• Handicrafts — Bags, jewelry, hair accessories, felt items
• Raffle — Prize draws with goods from the neighborhood
• Live Music both evenings

St. Martin's Rider Procession on Saturday

The emotional heart of the market is the St. Martin's Procession on Saturday, November 14th, 2026 — starting at 5:00 PM at Froweinplatz. St. Martin rides high on horseback, followed by students from local schools with their handmade lanterns. The procession winds through the cobblestone alleys of the old town to the Old Church, where the traditional St. Martin's bonfire is lit and the symbolic scene of the coat-sharing (St. Martin shares his coat with a beggar) is performed. Afterwards, there are Weckmänner (sweet bread rolls) for the children.

Live Music Both Evenings

• Friday, November 13th, 2026: the "Living Pearls" with a pop and jazz repertoire
• Saturday, November 14th, 2026: Hannes Johannsen and Seppo Grothe with guitar, bass, and vocals — acoustic singer-songwriter music

Velbert-Langenberg — One of the Most Beautiful Old Towns in the Bergisches Land

The district of Langenberg is the historic and most atmospheric part of the city of Velbert in the Mettmann district. Until the municipal reform in 1975, Langenberg was an independent town — and retained its old-town character with slate-roofed half-timbered houses, the Old Church from the 16th century, and narrow alleys. Also worth seeing are the Sender Langenberg (one of Germany's oldest radio transmitters) and the former WDR studio.

Velbert — City of Castles and Locks

The district town of Velbert, with around 80,000 inhabitants, is located in the southern Bergisches Land, between Wuppertal, Essen, and Düsseldorf. Known as the "City of Castles and Locks" due to its tradition as the center of the German lock and key industry (DOM, BKS, Abus, Sieger, and many more produce here). The Langenberger Martinsmarkt is one of the city's three major annual Volksfeste — alongside the Velbert Christmas Market and the Neviger Pilgrimage.

Heimat- und Bürgerverein Velbert-Langenberg

The organizer is the Heimat- und Bürgerverein Velbert-Langenberg (Local and Civic Association), which has been organizing the market for years in cooperation with the Langenberg church communities and local businesses. A volunteer structure responsible for the market's family atmosphere — not a large commercial event, but an authentic neighborhood festival.