Lüttringhausen Christmas Market in the Dorp

Remscheid-Lüttringhausen — District in the Bergisches Land

Remscheid, a city of around 110,000 inhabitants in the administrative district of Düsseldorf, is located in the Bergisches Land region — industrial history (iron, tools, birthplace of Friedrich Engels) meets a hilly low mountain range landscape. Lüttringhausen is a northeastern district with its own identity — historically an independent municipality until 1929, now part of Remscheid. The historic village center is affectionately called "Dorp" (Bergisch for "village") — it is the heart of the district with the Evangelical Church as its focal point.

Christmas Market in the Dorp — District Tradition

The Lüttringhausen Christmas Market in the Dorp is one of the most beautiful district Advent events in the Bergisches Land. Unlike the commercial large markets in Wuppertal, Cologne, or Düsseldorf, it is small, personal, and community-driven. The organizer is the Heimatbund Lüttringhausen — a citizens' association that preserves the district's identity and organizes, among other things, the Bergische Heimatspiele Lüttringhausen (an important summer theater festival).

Date — Always the Saturday before the 1st Advent

The market takes place annually on the Saturday before the 1st Advent — a district tradition. In 2026, this is November 28, 2026, as the 1st Advent falls on November 29. The hours are from 2 PM to 10 PM — not a whole weekend, but a long Saturday afternoon and evening with Christmas market atmosphere.

Location — Around the Evangelical Church

Three connected areas form the market:

• Around the Evangelical Church Lüttringhausen — the historic church as a backdrop, the church square with wooden stalls
• Ludwig-Steil-Platz — the central district square, traditionally Lüttringhausen's market square
• Heimatspielgelände — the stage for the Bergische Heimatspiele, additional stall space in winter

The three areas are connected by walking paths — visitors stroll relaxed through the historic Dorp.

Stall Offerings — Arts and Crafts and Tradition

The offerings focus on:

• Arts and Crafts — Lüttringhausen and Bergisches craftspeople (wood, ceramics, textiles, glass, jewelry)
• Glühwein (mulled wine) and non-alcoholic hot drinks — Bergisches mulled wine standard
• Waffles, crêpes, gingerbread, stollen, cookies
• Bratwurst (sausage), potato pancakes, regional specialties
• Homemade baked goods from local residents' kitchens
• Club stalls of Lüttringhausen's sports, shooting, and cultural clubs

Atmosphere — Bergisches Advent Romance

The atmosphere is romantic and cozy — not a mass event, but a district Advent market with charm. The historic church, the fairy lights, the fir trees, and the manageable size create a mood that is part of Remscheid tradition: "The Dorp is bursting at the seams" headlined the Remscheider Rheinische Post about previous editions. Those who avoid mass markets will find an alternative here.

Connection to the Heimatbund

The Heimatbund Lüttringhausen not only organizes the Christmas market — it also hosts the annual Bergische Heimatspiele Lüttringhausen (an important summer theater tradition with its own stage) and is responsible for district identity, historical preservation, and club life. Those who want to visit Lüttringhausen throughout the year will find two central festival dates at the Heimatspiele and the Christmas market.