Bergisch Gladbach-Refrath – Refrather Christmas Village 2026

Refrather Christmas Village 2026 invites you to Peter-Bürling-Platz in Bergisch Gladbach-Refrath from Monday, 16 november, to Wednesday, 23 December 2026. The event is also referred to as Refrather Christmas Market in the working list. However, the City of Bergisch Gladbach gives Refrather Christmas Village as its official name. Festively decorated huts, children's carousels and a winter programme are at its heart. The city also announces attractions such as curling and a cosy raclette meal in the Alpine hut.

Refrather Christmas Village 2026: Date and organiser

The Christmas village begins on Monday, 16 november, and ends on Wednesday, 23 December 2026. It is located right on Peter-Bürling-Platz in the centre of Refrath. According to the city, it is organised by I. G. Refrather Handel e. V. and FoodVeedel GmbH. It is therefore a separate event in the Refrath district, not the Christmas market on Konrad-Adenauer-Platz in Bergisch Gladbach-Mitte. The city explicitly lists the different markets separately in its current Advent overview.

Opening times on Peter-Bürling-Platz

The Refrather Christmas Village is open from 15 to 22 on Mondays to Thursdays. On Fridays, you can visit from 15 until midnight. On Saturdays, it opens at 13 and also closes at midnight. On Sundays, opening times are 13 to 22. This means you can enjoy both quieter afternoons and longer market evenings at the weekend. In the event listing, closing times at midnight are technically entered as 00:00. The city has expressly published these times for the 2026 edition.

Refrather Christmas Village 2026: Family programme

There is a particular focus on activities for families with children. The city announces children's carousels, a traditional family day and a visit from St Nicholas. The children's choir of Gemeinschaftsgrundschule Steinbreche and the Piratenchor are also set to provide musical entertainment. The popular singalong concert is another of the announced highlights. However, the current official information does not yet give a date and time for every programme item. We therefore do not invent specific performance times. Check the detailed programme with the organiser before planning a visit for a particular event.

Curling, Alpine hut and winter food

The Christmas village offers curling for groups. You can plan a friendly competition with friends, family or colleagues. There is also a rustic Alpine hut where you can enjoy a relaxing break. The advertised options include a raclette meal, for which it may be advisable to book. The programme is rounded off with classic Christmas food and drink and lovingly decorated market stalls. Prices for individual activities and food and drink depend on the provider.

Address, admission and visitor information

You can find the market on Peter-Bürling-Platz in 51427 Bergisch Gladbach-Refrath. This makes it easy to combine your visit with a walk through the centre of Refrath. The city's overview does not give a general admission price for the event 2026, so we do not quote an unconfirmed amount. Separate conditions may also apply to children's attractions and curling. The official overview from the City of Bergisch Gladbach gives the confirmed dates and market attractions. You can find more Christmas markets in the Kirmestermine calendar.