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.
This year, too, you can enjoy an idyllic Advent season in the picturesque half-timbered village of Monreal and atmospherically shorten the waiting time for Christmas Eve and the New Year.
The farm in Wachendorf opens its factory shop on the weekends of Advent with mulled wine, stollen, and a large fire bowl in the yard.
Christmas market and Christmas get-together in the copper town of Stolberg
Concert in the anniversary year – 20 years of the Gerolstein Symphony OrchestraOn Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 5 PM, the Gerolstein Symphony Orchestra and the Prüm Chamber Orchestra will perform together with the soloists Kristina Benjaschewitsch (soprano), Sabine Berres (flute), Manfred Kochems (organ), and Till Habel-Thomé (bassoon) in the Catholic parish church of St. Anna in Gerolstein. Under the direction of Wolfgang Merkes, the musicians will present a program featuring works by Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the concluding concert of the anniversary year. Admission is free. Donations to support the musical work are kindly requested. A warm invitation!Gerolstein Symphony Orchestra e.V.www.sinfonieorchester-gerolstein.de
Historic old town in a blaze of lights and Christmas magic.
The KREISSPARKASSE VULKANEIFEL presents: The coolest Christmas market in the Eifel!
Wittlich Christmas Days - Booth magic and festive music in the square by the Lieser
Around the romantic market square you will find wooden huts decorated with fairy lights and christmas decoration. Monschau is a romantic small town with half-timbered houses in the Eifel region.
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.