Advent season in the Eifel
Christmas markets and recommendations
The time has come, the famous Christmas markets of the Eifel come to life!
The scent of roasted almonds, speculoos and steaming mulled wine fills the air and entices you to make excursions into the atmospheric ambience of the small villages, castles and half-timbered houses with their festively decorated stalls.
After an eventful day, you can relax in our cozy apartments or in our sauna and start the next day refreshed.
Look forward to our favorite markets of the region:
Christmas market in Monschau
One of the most romantic Christmas markets in the region awaits you in the picturesque old town of Monschau. This is one of our favorites!
Open from 28.11.2025 – 21.12.2025 (Friday to Sunday).
Christmas market in Bad Münstereifel
About 30 minutes from the vacation park you will find the Christmas market in Bad Münstereifel:
Against the backdrop of beautiful half-timbered houses and town houses, you will find stalls with arts and crafts and culinary delights, among other things. The multitude of small stores in the old town of Bad Münstereifel invites you to stroll.
The whole town is decorated for Christmas and especially festively illuminated for the "Long Night" on Saturday. In the Münstereifel Pharmacy Museum there is also this year a special children's program with many special activities.
Opening hours:
Opened until 30.12.25!
Mon-Thu 13.00-19.00 hrs.
Fr-Sun 11.00-22.00 h
Closed: Totensonntag 23.11.2025 & New Year's Eve
Burgweihnacht (Castle Christmas) at castle Satzvey
The castle Christmas at Satzvey is one of the most beautiful historical Christmas markets since many years. The medieval and festive ambience of the castle inspire young and old. At the market stalls you can buy handmade products and regional specialties. A special highlight is the Nativity play, with elaborate costumes and a recreation of times gone by.
Opening hours:
On all four Advent weekends: Sat. 12.00-20.00 h & Sun. 12.00-19.00 h
Christmas market at monastery Steinfeld
In the cloister of the monastery Steinfeld, and therefore no matter which weather, you will find in a unique setting a wide range of handmade from the region. Sewn, ceramics, books, candles, liqueurs, pictures, useful and all kinds of beautiful things await you here. The team of the monastery kitchen takes care of your catering and the vintner mulled wine is from the own winery.
Opening times:
06. - 07.12.2025
Burgweihnacht Burg Satzvey
Die Burgweihnacht auf Satzvey zählt seit vielen Jahren zu einem der schönsten historischen Weihnachtsmärkte. Das mittelalterliche und festliche Ambiente der Burg begeistern Groß und Klein. An den Markständen erhalten Sie handgefertigte Produkte und regionale Spezialitäten. Ein besonderes Highlight ist das Krippenspiel, mit aufwändigen Kostümen und einer Nachempfindung vergangener Zeiten.
Öffnungszeiten:
09.12.- 17.12.2023: Sa. 12.00-20.00 Uhr & So. 12.00-19.00 Uhr
Even more christmas markets and events
In our region of the Eifel, enchanting Christmas markets await you in a cozy atmosphere.
The sweet scent of almonds, the smoke from the "Räuchermännchen" (smoking figurines), and the excited children writing their wish lists herald the upcoming Christmas season. The Christmas markets in the Eifel invite you to leisurely strolls through a festive environment, offering not only culinary delights but also inspiring gift ideas for the celebration.
Some of the Christmas markets take place between old city walls or in a castle courtyard. They captivate with festively decorated stalls and provide a particularly charming ambiance through the unique setting of a castle complex, a medieval town center, or half-timbered houses.
Castle Merode - Romantic Christmas Market
The Christmas Market at Schloss Merode is one of the most beautiful in the region. Easily reachable from our holiday park, it welcomes you with a magical atmosphere of traditional crafts, twinkling lights, and delicious seasonal treats.
- 26 November – 21 December 2025
- Festive village set in a historic castle backdrop
- Candles, lanterns & torches create a fairytale ambiance
- Mon–Thu 3–8 pm · Fri 3–10 pm · Sat 2–10 pm · Sun 12–8 pm
Wintertraum in Phantasialand: Germany`s best event
Phantasialand transforms into a glittering winter wonderland with millions of lights, spectacular shows and the evening highlight “Magic Symphony.” Many attractions stay open – a magical experience for the whole family!
- Nov 15 2025 – Jan 25 2026
- Daily 11 a.m.–8 p.m. · Closed Dec 24/25 & Jan 1 · New Year’s Eve until 6 p.m.
- Phantasialand, Berggeiststraße 31–41, Brühl
