Winter magic between half-timbered houses and castles
When the scent of roasted almonds fills your nose, candlelight dances gently over cobblestones and soft music plays in the middle of old town walls - then Advent has begun in the Eifel.
The Christmas markets in the Eifel invite you to enjoy and linger. A cozy atmosphere is created in historic castle courtyards, between half-timbered houses or on lovingly decorated village squares. Handmade gifts, regional specialties and direct contact with artisans make every visit special.
Not only the markets themselves, but also the decorated gardens, house facades and windows reflect the magic of the pre-Christmas period. And those who stay for the turn of the year can look forward to small, fine events in an atmospheric setting.
Christmas market and Christmas get-together in the copper town of Stolberg
The Medieval castle town with its old stone houses, winding passages and the old castle ruins, is truly worth a visit. While the town always has something to offer, it’s a particularly good idea to come towards the end of the year.
Christmas atmosphere at the Johannismarkt
Small, fine and very romantic - Christmas market at Reifferscheid Castle
Get ready for the Christmas period with Printen gingerbread and traditional baked treats from the museum ovens, handicrafts, music, storytelling, lantern guided tours and plays about the history of the Christmas tree.
Largest indoor Christmas market in the Vulkaneifel.
Traders and craftspeople offer their goods
Christmas Market at the historic town center of Dudeldorf
The festively decorated and warmly heated Vulkan-Express starts up to three times at 09:30, 12:30 and 15:30 from the Brohl valley station in Brohl on its one-hour journey through the wintry Brohl valley. The trains are pulled by our almost 120-year-old steam locomotive 11sm
Christmas magic in and around the Dechant Faber House in Waxweiler.