Name: Siegen Christmas Market at the Lower Castle 2026
Start: 2026-11-20T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-12-23T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Unteres Schloss, Schlossplatz und Fissmer-Anlage

Siegen Christmas Market

About Siegen Christmas Market

Over 70 stalls, an ice rink, a historic Ferris wheel — the Christmas market at the Lower Castle in Siegen is one of the most beautiful and most visited Advent markets in Südwestfalen. From November 20 to December 23, 2026, Kölner Straße, Schlossplatz, and Fissmer-Anlage will be transformed into a winter market landscape. In addition, the 'Winterzauber' (Winter Magic) area at the Sparkasse will remain open into the new year. One of the largest Christmas market destinations in North Rhine-Westphalia outside the major cities.

Dates 20 Nov — 23 Dec 2026

Venue Siegen (05970)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Siegen Christmas Market — edition 2026

From November 20 to December 23, 2026, the Siegen Christmas Market at the Lower Castle will take place. Over 70 stalls, an ice rink in the Fissmer-Anlage, and a historic Ferris wheel, with a stage program featuring choirs and bands. The Winterzauber at the Sparkasse will remain open until January 10, 2027.

The 2026 edition of the Christmas market at Siegen's Lower Castle starts on November 20 and runs until December 23. For over five weeks, thousands of visitors will flock daily to Kölner Straße, Schlossplatz, and Fissmer-Anlage. Over 70 market stalls will offer arts and crafts, regional specialties, and mulled wine variations, complemented by live entertainment on the central stage.

Two highlights set the Siegen market apart: the approximately 400-square-meter ice rink in the Fissmer-Anlage and the historic Ferris wheel at Schlossplatz with views of the Krönchen. The market will be closed on November 22 (Totensonntag) and from December 24 to 26 (Christmas). The Winterzauber at the Sparkasse extends the season until January 10, 2027.

Highlights Siegen Christmas Market 2026

Over 70 stalls in four market areas. Approx. 400 sqm ice rink in the Fissmer-Anlage. Historic Ferris wheel with Krönchen view. Winterzauber at the Sparkasse until January 10, 2027.

Programme Siegen Christmas Market 2026

Opening Hours Main Market — November 20 to December 23, 2026

Monday–Friday: 4:00 PM–10:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
Krönchendorf (Weekends only): Fri 4:00 PM–10:00 PM, Sat 12:00 PM–10:00 PM, Sun 12:00 PM–7:00 PM
Closed: November 22 (Totensonntag), December 24–26

Winterzauber at the Sparkasse

Mon–Sat 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
Sun 2:00 PM–9:00 PM
Until January 10, 2027

Areas

Lower Castle / Schlossplatz — Stage, Ferris wheel, main stalls
Kölner Straße / Siegufer-Brücke — Food stalls, mulled wine
Fissmer-Anlage — Ice rink, quiet area
Krönchendorf — Smaller themed huts (weekends)

Attractions

Ice rink approx. 400 sqm, skate rental on site
Historic Ferris wheel with Krönchen view
Stage program with choirs, bands, soloists
Over 70 stalls of craft exhibitors and direct marketers

Prices Siegen Christmas Market 2026

Admission to the market is free. Ice rink approx. €5–€7 per day (skate rental extra). Ferris wheel is subject to a fee. Mulled wine mugs have a deposit.

Practical information

Practical information — Siegen Christmas Market

Getting There

By train to Siegen Hauptbahnhof (main station), then a 10-minute walk to the Lower Castle. By car via the A45 (exit Siegen-Süd). Parking garages at Kornmarkt and the ICE train station.

Admission

Admission to the Christmas market is free. Ice rink is subject to a fee (day ticket approx. €5–€7, skate rental extra). Ferris wheel is subject to a fee.

Tips

Visit on weekdays in the late afternoon for a more relaxed experience. Weekend evenings are crowded and atmospheric. Mulled wine mugs have a deposit — one can be kept as a souvenir.

Siegen Christmas Market — Krönchenstadt in Advent

Looking for a Christmas market with a historic backdrop that isn't in a big city and isn't choked by mass tourism? Siegen delivers. From November 20 to December 23, 2026, the city center of this university town in Südwestfalen will transform into one of the most beautiful Advent market settings in North Rhine-Westphalia. At its heart: the Lower Castle, Siegen's historic town hall and baroque landmark of the 'Krönchenstadt' (Crown City).

Over 70 Stalls, Several Areas

The Christmas market is spread across several areas, each with its own character:

Lower Castle / Schlossplatz — The heart of the market with most stalls, the historic Ferris wheel, and a stage program.
Kölner Straße / Siegufer-Brücke — An extended market axis with food stalls and mulled wine huts.
Fissmer-Anlage — A quieter area with an ice rink.
Krönchendorf (Weekends) — Smaller themed huts.
Winterzauber at the Sparkasse — A separate area that remains open until January 10, 2027.

A total of over 70 stalls offering arts and crafts, regional specialties, and mulled wine variations.

Ice Rink and Historic Ferris Wheel

Two attractions stand out from the classic Advent market offerings: the ice rink in the Fissmer-Anlage (approx. 400 square meters, skate rental available, affordable entry) and the historic Ferris wheel at Schlossplatz, offering views of Siegen's old town and the Krönchen — the distinctive church spire that gives Siegen its nickname.

Stage Program

A packed program runs on the central stage at Schlossplatz throughout the five weeks — choirs and bands from the region, school performances, bands, soloists, and Santa Claus himself. The detailed program will be published on weihnachtsmarkt-in-siegen.de and the city's websites.

Opening Hours and Closures

The market is open Mon–Fri 4 PM–10 PM, Sat 11 AM–10 PM, Sun 11 AM–8 PM. Closed: November 22, 2026 (Totensonntag/Sunday of the Dead), December 24–26, 2026 (Christmas). The 'Winterzauber' at the Sparkasse continues — until January 10, 2027, as an extension with extended opening hours.

Siegen and Südwestfalen

Siegen is an independent city in the Siegen-Wittgenstein district, Arnsberg administrative region, North Rhine-Westphalia, with around 100,000 inhabitants. As a university city with a dense student network, Siegen has a young, vibrant city center life. The city is located in the Südwestfalen mountain region, on the border with Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate. The Christmas market attracts visitors from the surrounding communities of Kreuztal, Netphen, Hilchenbach, as well as from Olpe and the Rhineland-Palatinate Westerwald.