Siegen – Winterzauber im Sieg Carré 2026

Winterzauber im Sieg Carré 2026 begins on Wednesday, 18 November 2026, in Siegen's lower town. Unlike the imported calendar, it does not end in November: the city of Siegen and the official Christmas market website confirm that it runs until Sunday, 3 January 2027. The winter village is in the courtyard area of Sieg Carré, at Sparkasse Siegen. Here, you can meet up in the cold season over hot drinks and light snacks. The market is closed on Totensonntag and on several public holidays.

Winterzauber im Sieg Carré 2026: Official dates

The city of Siegen confirms the dates as 18 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. This means the winter village opens two days before the large Christmas market areas at Unteres Schloss and Kölner Straße. The earlier imported dates of 16 to 28 November are therefore incorrect. If you plan to visit between Christmas and New Year, you should also allow for several closure days. These additional closure days are explicitly listed on the organiser's official website.

Opening times at Sieg Carré

The Winterzauber is normally open Monday to Saturday from 11 to 22. On Sundays, it has shorter opening hours, from 14 to 19. This is confirmed both by the city of Siegen and by the current opening times overview for the Siegen Christmas market. However, it is not open as usual on all public holidays. The market is closed on Sunday, 22 November, Totensonntag. It is also closed from 24 to 26 December. It is also closed on New Year's Eve, 31 December, and New Year's Day, 1 January 2027.

Winterzauber im Sieg Carré 2026: Meeting place in the lower town

Winterzauber takes place at Sieg Carré, the Sparkasse building complex between the railway station and the town centre. The official Sieg Carré website gives the address as Am Bahnhof 19–25, 57072 Siegen. The city specifically describes it as a separate winter market area at the Sparkasse. So you should not confuse Winterzauber with the large Siegen Christmas market at Unteres Schloss. The two events have different start dates, durations and daily opening times.

Winter treats and a cosy atmosphere

The official organiser's description presents Winterzauber as a small Christmas market with cosy stalls. It specifically mentions hot drinks such as mulled wine and cocoa. The event is also known as a food-focused meeting place in Siegen's lower town. The organiser's current general website does not provide a definitive, complete list of food and traders for the 2026 edition. So we cannot promise any particular specialities or a set number of stalls. The actual offering may change during the season.

How it differs from the other Siegen markets

The city of Siegen specifically distinguishes several areas: the Christmas market at Unteres Schloss, the stalls on Kölner Straße and at Siegbrücke, and the Christmas season at Krönchendorf. These markets mostly begin on 20 November and end as early as 23 December or 20 December. Winterzauber im Sieg Carré, by contrast, runs until 3 January 2027. So if you want to visit a winter market after Christmas, it may be an alternative. Still, take note of the closure days listed above.

Getting there and official information

Sieg Carré, Am Bahnhof 19–25, 57072 Siegen, is a suitable navigation destination. The venue is close to Siegen railway station. The official Christmas market overview from the city of Siegen confirms the dates, daily opening times and all exceptions. The organiser overview also provides information about the different market areas. You can find the address on the official Sieg Carré website. Discover more winter markets with our funfair finder.