Müngstener Weihnachtsdorf Solingen

Advent under the Müngsten Bridge

Few Advent markets boast such a backdrop: The Müngstener Brückenpark lies in the narrow Wupper valley between Solingen and Remscheid — and spanning above it is the Müngstener Brücke, at 107 meters high since 1897 the tallest railway bridge in Germany. It was here, in the valley of the Sterben, that the premiere of the Müngstener Weihnachtsdorf was celebrated in 2025. In 2026, the second edition runs continuously on all four Advent weekends — the market has arrived to stay.

Opening Hours and Admission

Open Friday to Sunday, from 2 PM to 9 PM daily, on all four Advent weekends. Free admission. The Müngstener Weihnachtsdorf thus consciously distinguishes itself from paid boutique markets in the region — the atmosphere is familiar and accessible.

What You'll Find in the Valley

Between the historic railway bridge and idyllic nature, you'll find:

• Handmade gift ideas from the Bergisches Land region — blacksmiths, jewelry, leather goods, ceramics (Solingen is the 'City of Blades' for a reason)
• Regional products — honey, jams, liqueurs, smoked fish from the Wupper region
• Advent decorations of artisanal quality
• Bergisch waffles — the region's sweet specialty
• Hot dishes — potato pancakes (Reibekuchen), soups, regional classics in the huts of Haus Müngsten
• Mulled wine (Glühwein), punch, hot beverages in specially erected huts

Haus Müngsten as Host

Haus Müngsten, the traditional excursion restaurant at the foot of the bridge, is the main host and initiator of the Christmas village. The restaurant huts serve hot drinks and culinary specialties — and the restaurant's interior is the ideal retreat in cold or rainy weather.

The Müngstener Bridge — Industrial Monument with a Wow Factor

The Müngstener Brücke was constructed in 1897 by Anton von Rieppel as a railway arch bridge; it spans the Wupper valley for 465 meters and reaches a height of 107 meters. It is not only an industrial monument but also an active railway line to this day — trains between Solingen-Mitte and Remscheid still run over it. So, at a market like this, you stand under a moving train — which is part of the atmosphere.

Müngstener Brückenpark — A Bergisches Natural Monument

The surrounding Brückenpark was designed as a landscape experience area as part of the Regionale 2006 initiative. Paths, viewpoints, a bridge ramp playground, and the Wupper crossing with the historic suspension ferry make the valley a popular excursion destination in the Bergisch-Solingen region even outside the Advent season.