Hilden – Hildener Winterdorf 2026

Hildener Winterdorf 2026 takes place from Wednesday, 18 November, to Tuesday, 22 December 2026 at Alter Markt in Hilden. A winter meeting place with an illuminated oak tree, a large Christmas tree, festive huts and a music programme is set up in front of the Reformationskirche. The City of Hilden also confirms that this is a separate event. It should not be confused with the municipal Christmas market on Mittelstraße from 27 to 29 November.

Hildener Winterdorf 2026: Dates and opening times

The official Winterdorf website gives the period as 18 November to 22 December 2026. The stalls usually open from 11 to 20 on Mondays to Fridays. They are open until 21 on Saturdays and from 11:30 to 20 on Sundays. No special rule is given on the general homepage checked for individual public holidays, such as Totensonntag on 22 November. So before you visit, ask the Winterdorf directly whether an exception may apply, rather than relying solely on the usual Sunday opening times.

Old oak tree, Christmas tree and winter stalls

The event is also held at Alter Markt in front of the historic Reformationskirche. The large Christmas tree and illuminated old oak tree are key features of the Winterdorf. There are also decorated huts, cosy seating areas and photo spots. According to the official organisers' description, you can find sweet and savoury specialities, hot drinks, handicrafts and gift ideas. This makes the market suitable both for a quick stop while shopping and for an evening get-together with friends.

Hildener Winterdorf 2026: Music on stage

The programme also lists several concerts and music evenings for 2026. On Friday, 20 November, Framic plays cover music from Hilden from 18. On Saturday, 21 November, a Winterdorf party with DJ Mac takes place from 18. Further performances are also announced, including Maverick Scholl on 27 November and UnArt on 28 November. The Winterdorf features the concerts on its official programme page. Changes are possible, so check the programme calendar before planning a visit specifically for a concert.

St Nicholas, groups and curling

The Winterdorf also announces a visit from St Nicholas with the Hilden Fire Brigade on Sunday, 6 December, at 16. The event is part of the city's Living Advent Calendar. Groups can also book cosy wooden barrels or a curling lane through the organisers' website. These bookable options may have their own terms and conditions. No general admission price for a simple visit to the market is explicitly given on the official homepage checked. We therefore do not describe entry as free without confirmation.

How it differs from Hilden Christmas Market

The municipal Christmas market also takes place in Hilden's pedestrian zone over the first weekend of Advent. It runs from Friday, 27 November, to Sunday, 29 November 2026 and is organised by the city's marketing department. According to the city, over 80 stalls take part. By contrast, the Winterdorf at Alter Markt has already been running since 18 November and continues until 22 December. The events complement each other, but have different organisers, locations and opening times.

Location and official information

The address for your visit is Alter Markt, 40721 Hilden, right by the Reformationskirche. You can find more information on the official Winterdorf website and in the organisers' programme. The City of Hilden confirms that the two Advent events are separate. You can discover more markets in the Kirmestermine finder.