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Welcome to the Broicher Schlossweihnacht 2026 in Mulheim
The official name of the medieval Christmas market at Schloss Broich is Broicher Schlossweihnacht. In 2026 it runs on three Advent weekends at Schloss Broich, Am Schloss Broich 28, 45479 Mulheim an der Ruhr: 5 and 6, 12 and 13, and 19 and 20 December. The city of Mulheim, NRW Tourism and mein-muelheim.de list the same six days. The organiser is CS History & Event GmbH. Knights, craftspeople, campfires and a nativity play in Latin and Middle High German define the event.
Highlights & Attractions at Broicher Schlossweihnacht in Mulheim
- Medieval market in the castle courtyard and adjoining MueGa Park
- Knights, ladies, craftspeople and jesters in historic dress
- Campfires with mulled wine, cocoa, baked goods and smoked food
- Nativity play in Latin and Middle High German, often with harp
- Crafts and historic market stalls
- Historic trail and Schloss Broich museum during market hours
- Six open-air days rather than a continuous December market
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Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2026
Official 2026 hours: Saturdays 13:00 to 22:00, Sundays 11:00 to 20:00. A calendar span from 5 to 20 December does not mean weekday opening. The market is closed between the three weekends.
The day programme follows recent years: market stroll, fire pits and several nativity performances. Exact 2026 show times appear shortly before on mein-muelheim.de and at the box office.
Tickets & Admission for Broicher Schlossweihnacht Mulheim
Admission is charged. City marketing and NRW Tourism list for 2026: adults 10 EUR, children under 14 years 6 EUR, children under one metre free, family (two adults, max. three children) 29 EUR, guests in costume and visitors with a disability pass 9 EUR. The 2026 season card for the Whitsun spectacle and Broicher Schlossweihnacht costs 38 EUR (adult) or 68 EUR (family). Advance sales at the tourist office, Schollenstrasse 1, and at the door. price_min 6 and price_max 38 cover the published ticket bands.
Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Mulheim
- Public transport to Schloss Broich or Stadthalle; parking is often at the Stadthalle car park, then walk through MueGa Park
- December cold and often wet outdoors; wear solid shoes and a warm layer
- Book hotels in Mulheim and along the Ruhr early for Advent Saturdays
- Sunday morning is quieter than Saturday evening in previous years
- Use only mein-muelheim.de and the tourist office for current box-office hours
Note: The information on this page was researched at the time of writing and may have changed since then (e.g. date, venue, or program). Visit the organizer's official website →
The photo used is illustrative and does not necessarily depict the actual event.
