Silscheder Weihnachtsmarkt
Traditional 2-day Christmas market on the 1st Advent in the Silschede district of Gevelsberg — 25 wooden huts at the Bürgerplatz
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Silscheder Weihnachtsmarkt — Club Festival in the Sauerland Foothills
The Silscheder Weihnachtsmarkt is one of the characteristic neighborhood Advent events in the southern Ruhr area. The organizer is FC Schwarz-Weiß Silschede, which organizes the market to benefit club activities. The venue is the Bürgerplatz at the Waldstadion in the Silschede district of Gevelsberg. In 2026, the market runs from December 11th to 13th — three days of Advent atmosphere on the outskirts of town.
25 Wooden Huts, Club Character
With around 25 wooden huts, the market is manageable and focused — not a major event, but an authentic club festival. The offerings:
- Arts and crafts from the region — jewelry, woodwork, decorations
- Club huts from Silschede clubs with homemade goods
- Culinary delights: mulled wine, candied almonds, potato pancakes, bratwurst, crêpes
- Stalls from local businesses
- Live performances by choirs and brass bands (also from Silschede's school and club music scene)
Gevelsberg-Silschede — District in the Ennepe-Ruhr District
Silschede is a district of the city of Gevelsberg in the Ennepe-Ruhr district (North Rhine-Westphalia), located at the transition from the southern Ruhr area to the Bergisches Land. Gevelsberg itself (around 31,000 inhabitants) is an industrial city with a vibrant club culture — sports, carnival, music. The Silscheder Weihnachtsmarkt is one of the typical district festivals that shape the profile of the region: supported by the local sports club, financially linked to club activities, and in its character a true neighborhood affair.
Silscheder WM — edition 2026
2026 Program
The Silscheder Weihnachtsmarkt 2026 opens its stalls on an Advent weekend around the 2nd Advent. The venue remains the Bürgerplatz at the Waldstadion — a focused market scene with around 25 wooden huts.
Offerings
- Arts and crafts stalls
- Club huts with homemade goods for charitable purposes
- Stalls from Silschede businesses
- Culinary: Mulled wine, candied almonds, potato pancakes, bratwurst, crêpes
- Stage program with choirs and brass bands (also from Silschede's school and club music scene)
Programme Silscheder WM 2026
Friday, December 11, 2026 — Opening
- From 5:00 PM (estimated) — Market opening, mulled wine service
- First stage performances
Saturday, December 12, 2026 — Full Day
- From 2:00 PM — Market opens
- Family afternoon, live performances
- Evening: Advent atmosphere with lighting
Sunday, December 13, 2026 — Family Day
- From 2:00 PM — Market opens
- Family program
- Market winds down in the late afternoon
Detailed opening hours and stage program for 2026 will be published by FC Schwarz-Weiß Silschede on the Christmas market's Facebook page.
Highlights Silscheder WM 2026
- 25 wooden huts at the Bürgerplatz
- Club huts with homemade goods
- Authentic neighborhood club festival
Prices Silscheder WM 2026
Free admission. Food, drinks, and arts and crafts at market prices. Proceeds go to the club activities of FC Schwarz-Weiß Silschede.
Practical information — Silscheder WM
Getting There
Silschede is located in the southern district of Gevelsberg, accessible via the L702 / B7 and local roads. Gevelsberg train station is on the S-Bahn line S8 (Hagen–Mönchengladbach), from where you can continue by bus or car. Parking is available at the Waldstadion grounds.
Opening Hours
December 11–13, 2026. Usual times from previous years: Friday from 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. Free admission.
Tip
Experience the family atmosphere of a real club Christmas market unfiltered here — much more personal than at the large commercial markets in the city centers. If you want to get to know the character of Bergisches club life, this is the place to be.
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Where it takes place Silscheder WM
Bürgerplatz am Waldstadion, Silschede
Bürgerplatz am Waldstadion, Gevelsberg-Silschede, 58285 Gevelsberg