Lichterzauber und Glockenmarkt Weilbach
Centered around the brightly illuminated bell tower and church, visitors can listen to festive carillon melodies and take small-group tours into the tower. The evening program includes live musical performances, a fire show, and food booths hosted by local clubs. Market stalls throughout the courtyard and town hall offer Advent arrangements, handcrafted wooden, clay, and fabric decorations, second-hand toys, and used books.
What to Expect
Illuminated bell tower, live carillon concerts, and festive holiday stalls.
Event Details
Ages
Family-friendly
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Odenwald Tourismus GmbH
Food & Drink
Local clubs serve culinary specialties at the evening stalls, and Sunday's regional market offers products to sample.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and visitors who enjoy traditional christmas markets
Vibe
Festive and community-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free of charge.
- Hours: Sat 18:00–23:45; Sun 11:00–18:00. The fire show is at 20:00.
Tips & Advice
- Come on Saturday evening for the Lichterzauber, when the bell tower and church are lit up and the fire show takes place.
- Join one of the small-group tours into the carillon tower to see the bells that play the Christmas melodies over the Schulhof.
- Come by train if you can, because there is a station nearby and the market is in the town centre.
- Dress warmly, because the market is outdoors and goes on into the late-November evening.
- On Sunday, leave time for the marzipan factory shop in the Gewerbegebiet-Süd, which opens for the market weekend.
Special Events & Promotions
- On Saturday evening, the Lichterzauber has music from the band Acoustic Project and a fire show.
- Carillonneur Leonie Vestner plays the carillon live at two afternoon sessions.
- On Sunday, the Odenwälder Marzipankonditorei factory shop in the Gewerbegebiet-Süd opens for its sale.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens on Saturday evening?
Saturday evening is the Lichterzauber. The bell tower and church are lit up, local clubs run food stalls, the band Acoustic Project plays, and there's a fire show.
What can I buy at the Glockenmarkt?
You'll find Advent arrangements from the Frauenkreis and second-hand toys on the stage of the Rathaussaal. There are also Christmas decorations made of wood, clay and fabric, a book flea market in the old council room, and a Christmas garage flea market in the Kempfegässle.
Can I go inside the bell tower?
Yes. There are small-group tours into the carillon tower, and carillonneur Leonie Vestner plays the carillon live.
What is there to eat and drink?
Local clubs serve food at the stalls. The Regionalmarkt also has its products out for you to taste.
What else is open in Weilbach on Sunday?
On Sunday, the Odenwälder Marzipankonditorei factory shop opens in the Gewerbegebiet-Süd. The Heinz Grimm shoe shop and Kosmetikstudio Kreuter are also open.
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