Weihnachtsmarkt Geisweid around the Talkirche

Siegen-Geisweid — District with its own identity in Siegerland

Geisweid is one of Siegen's northern districts — until its incorporation in 1975, it was an independent town with a distinct industrial history (iron and steel processing, mechanical engineering), now with around 13,000 inhabitants. The Talkirche is the striking ecclesiastical landmark of the district — a church over a hundred years old that dominates the cityscape and is the venue for many community events. Klafeld is the historic part of town around the Talkirche, and the Ev.-Ref. Church Community Klafeld is the responsible parish district.

21 Years of Advent Market — an Established Tradition

The Christmas Market around the Talkirche was first held in 2005 and celebrates its 21st edition in 2026. Organizer: the Ev.-Ref. Church Community Klafeld in cooperation with local associations. Character: Community Market — not a large commercial market, but a volunteer-run event, with stalls staffed by community members, associations, and local actors. Proceeds go to community work and specific projects around the Talkirche.

Program 2026 — Three Days Around the Talkirche

Friday, November 27, 2026 — Opening at 6 PM

The official opening on Friday evening is the emotional start: welcome by the pastor and mayor, followed by a concert by the CVJM Brass Choir Setzen — a long-standing partnership. Brass choirs have a special tradition in Siegerland (Siegerland is considered a "brass choir stronghold" with hundreds of active choirs), and the Setzen choir is one of the most distinguished.

Saturday, November 28, 2026

Full operation of the ~24 stalls from the morning. Stage program with performances by school choirs, kindergarten groups, and local singing clubs. Sales offers, culinary delights, mulled wine stands.

Sunday, November 29, 2026 — 1st Advent

In 2026, Sunday falls on 1st Advent — the first Sunday of Advent of the year. This makes visiting the market a classic Sunday activity for Geisweid families. Highlight: the festive service in the Talkirche, with a sermon, choir, and festive music — followed by market lunch service.

Stalls and Offerings

The over 24 stalls are spread around the Talkirche and include:

• Crafts: Advent wreaths, arrangements, woodwork, carvings, felt
• Knitwear: hats, scarves, socks — hand-knitted by community women
• Jewelry and Candles: handmade, often created in community workshop projects
• Culinary Delights: mulled wine (classic and non-alcoholic), organ skewers (a Siegerland specialty — seasoned skewers with bread slices), bratwurst, cookies, stollen, gingerbread
• Books and Stationery: Advent calendars, books related to the community, cards

Brass Choir Tradition in Siegerland

A special feature of the market — and of Siegerland in general — are the brass choirs. Unlike most German regions, Siegerland cultivates an intensive brass culture: almost every community has a brass choir, often with a hundred years of tradition. The performances at the Christmas market are not folklore, but living musical practice — arrangements by Bach, Mendelssohn, Schütz, and modern composers for brass ensembles.

Siegen-Geisweid as an Advent Destination

Visitors to the market can explore Siegen as a whole: Oberes Schloss with the City Museum, Unteres Schloss, Krönchen (Golden Turret, city landmark), the city center with its large Christmas market on Schlossplatz. Geisweid itself is worth a stroll through the historic streets and a view of the Talkirche in evening light — the architecture combined with the market bustle creates the charm of this Geisweid tradition.