Heusweiler Christmas Market

Over 40 Years of Tradition in the Köllertal

The Heusweiler Christmas Market has existed since the 1980s, making it one of the oldest Advent markets in the Saarbrücken regional association. Over the decades, the market has become a firm fixture in the Heusweiler event calendar — and an example of what a well-established community of clubs can achieve.

The Action Alliance as the Organizer

What distinguishes the Heusweiler market from many others is its organizational structure: Instead of a single city administration or a commercial organizer, it is supported by the Aktionsbündnis Weihnachtsmarkt — a loose but committed association of:

• Sports clubs
• Cultural institutions
• Heusweiler retailers
• Committed citizens
• Municipal administration

This structure ensures that the proceeds largely flow back into club life and the market retains its local character.

The Market Square as a Stage

The venue is the Heusweiler Market Square in the center of the Köllertal municipality. Around the square, you'll find:

• Wooden huts from local clubs offering mulled wine, bratwurst, crêpes, and sweet specialties
• Handicrafts and gift items from regional vendors
• A festival stage for the musical program
• A special hut for visits from St. Nicholas and children's activities

Musical Program — Diverse and Surprising

What's notable about Heusweiler: Instead of the usual standard choirs, the market surprises with a wide-ranging musical selection:

• Jürgen Mahler with saxophone performances
• Local school choirs (often the Grundschule am Markt)
• Concerts like Tanz oder gar nicht (Dance or Not at All)
• Solo artists like Sue Lehmann & Friends
• Performances on St. Nicholas Day with a children's program

Heusweiler in the Köllertal

Heusweiler is located in the Köllertal, northwest of Saarbrücken, in the northern regional association. With just under 18,000 inhabitants, the municipality is manageable but has a vibrant club culture — and it is precisely this culture that is showcased at the Christmas market. An event that conveys the authentic Saarland Advent weekend: local, friendly, with short distances and familiar faces.