Solingen-Gräfrath – Grünewalder Adventstraum 2026

Grünewalder Adventstraum 2026 transforms the park at Schloss Grünewald in Solingen-Gräfrath into a Christmas wonderland over four Advent weekends, from Friday, 27 November to Sunday, 20 December 2026. Historic buildings, decorated market stalls and around 1.500 metres of fairy lights define the grounds. According to the organisers, around 100 traders and craftspeople present their work each weekend. There is an admission charge, but children and young people up to and including the age of 16 can enter for free.

Grünewalder Adventstraum 2026: four Advent weekends

The first market takes place on Friday, 27 November, Saturday, 28 November and Sunday, 29 November. Schloss Grünewald then opens again from 4 to 6 December, from 11 to 13 December and from 18 to 20 December 2026. This means twelve event days are planned. The Christmas market does not operate regularly between the weekends. So the period from 27 November to 20 December should not be taken to mean that it is open every day. The different Advent weekends give you the chance to visit more than once, as some of the exhibitors change, according to the organisers.

Opening times, admission and ticket prices

On Fridays, opening hours are 14 to 21; last admission is at 20. On Saturdays and Sundays, the stalls are open from 11 to 20, with last admission at 19. The official North Rhine-Westphalia tourism website lists admission at 8 euros in advance or 10 euros at the gate. Children and young people up to the age of 16 can enter for free. The organisers also offer discounted day tickets at the gate for people with a severely disabled person's pass and the B mark, priced at 8 euros; one accompanying person can enter for free. It is therefore worth checking the exact ticket category in the official shop before you travel.

Grünewalder Adventstraum 2026: arts and crafts and atmosphere

The historic castle grounds provide the setting for a market selling handmade goods. You can find items such as ceramics, paper art, toys, feltwork and one-off pieces made from silk or wool. Food specialities such as raclette, flame-grilled salmon, warm dumplings and kale are also on offer. As dusk falls, fairy lights, fire bowls and illuminated paths create a special atmosphere. The organisers describe around 1.500 metres of fairy lights in the park. Grünewalder Adventstraum is therefore more than an ordinary shopping market: it combines the craftspeople's wares with the spacious castle park.

Family programme with a wish-list fairy and Advent workshop

Families can look forward to attractions including a wish-list fairy, a gingerbread house activity and a medieval mouse roulette game. A magician, Narrenkai, various roaming performers and music groups will also appear. A different Advent workshop is offered each weekend: from 27 to 29 November, you can make Advent wreaths; from 4 to 6 December, paint ceramics; from 11 to 13 December, make paper lanterns; and from 18 to 20 December, decorate candles. You need to book these workshops separately. Please note that a workshop ticket does not replace admission to the Christmas market itself.

Getting there, accessibility and visitor information

You can find the Christmas market at Haus Grünewald 1, 42653 Solingen-Gräfrath. According to the organisers, parking is available, among other places, along Dyckerfeld road. On Saturdays and Sundays, a historic bus shuttle runs from 14:55, offering a return journey for one euro. However, the site is not accessible; the walk to the castle is around 400 metres long. Dogs on leads are allowed. You can find more details, offers and booking options on the official organiser's website. You can also find more winter outings using our Kirmestermine calendar.