Two Advent weekends in Velbert-Mitte — 1st and 2nd Advent at the Platz Am Offers
Velbert is known as the "Schlüsselstadt" (Key City) — the town in the Mettmann district is one of the traditional centers of the German lock and hardware industry. In Advent, its character changes: The central Platz Am Offers in Velbert-Mitte transforms into a Christmas market, radiating the warmth of a small-town Advent celebration. Two weekends in 2026 — the 1st Advent from Friday, December 4th to Sunday, December 6th, and the 2nd Advent from Thursday, December 10th to Sunday, December 13th.
The Velbert format is unusual: Instead of a continuously open Advent market, the city marketing department focuses on two compact weekends. This has advantages: higher visitor density during peak times, a more intense atmosphere, and simpler logistics for exhibitors and city marketing. The second weekend begins on Thursday at 5 PM — an extension for commuters who want to enjoy a mulled wine and a stroll through the district after work.
Stadtmarketing Velbert, as the organizer, coordinates the club and commercial exhibitors. The application deadline for participation in the 2026 Christmas market was June 15th, 2026 — clubs and commercial vendors could apply for stand sizes of 2 or 3 meters, with electricity and water connections. This separation ensures a balanced mix of offerings:
The Platz Am Offers is centrally located in Velbert-Mitte, directly at the ZOB Velbert (Central Bus Station) and within walking distance of the Stadtgalerie Velbert. This location makes the market a natural meeting point for Velbert residents — families, seniors, and young people all come by, mixing across all age groups. The city center with its shops and cafes is reachable in five minutes.
Velbert, with around 80,000 inhabitants, lies at the transition between the Lower Rhine Lowland and the Bergisches Land region, in the Mettmann district. The traditional Castle Museum, the former Wupper forges, and the nature-oriented hiking opportunities towards Neandertal are the city's cultural anchors. Those who wish to combine the Christmas market with an overnight stay will find numerous hotels in the city center.
Stadtmarketing Velbert has been responsible for the city's event program for years and has developed the Weihnachtsmarkt Am Offers concept as the district's identity. Contact for exhibitors and general inquiries: Daniela Hantich, Tel. 02051/26 24 86.
Two Advent weekends on the Platz Am Offers. Organizer: Stadtmarketing Velbert. Detailed program to be published in Autumn 2026.
Free admission. Purchases at your discretion at the market stalls.
By car: A535 exit Velbert-Mitte, then follow signs to Platz Am Offers. Parking at Stadtgalerie or Rathaus. By public transport: ZOB Velbert (bus lines 638, 651, 740), Marktplatz next door.
1st weekend: Friday–Sunday, December 4th–6th, 2026. 2nd weekend: Thursday–Sunday, December 10th–13th, 2026.
Friday–Sunday, alternating between 11 AM and 9 PM. Thursday of the 2nd weekend from 5 PM.
Free. Purchases at your discretion.
Thursday evening (Dec 10th) of the 2nd weekend from 5 PM is a hidden gem — less crowded than the weekend. Families are best advised to visit on Sunday.
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