Markets and Feasts

The Nikolai Market is traditionally held on the Whit weekend. Professional artisans from all over Germany offer a diverse selection of products ranging from clothes and jewellery to home accessories and furniture in the historic Nikolai quarter of the city. Hand-crafted wares made of metal, wood, textiles, leather, glass, ceramics and stone are offered for sale. Click on the following link for further information on the Nikolai Market »

(Whit weekend)

Artisans and workshops from Germany and abroad exhibit their work in front of the Oldenburg Palace. The attractive items on offer range from original and decorative ceramics for everyday use to jewellery and garden ceramics as well as unique designer pieces for collectors. Click on the following link for further information on the Ceramics Market »

(First weekend in August)

For those of you who like to party light-heartedly in the open. Live-music for everyone’s taste and many possibilities for food and drink in all streets and alleys of the inner city; plus special offers by the business community and catering trade.

(The last weekend in August, Thursday till Saturday)

You can enjoy Germany’s wines – whether fine or crisp – in all its varieties at the wine feast. The emphasis is put on tasting and advising. With the help of music and small snacks a winegrower’s atmosphere is created on the Waffenplatz.

(First or second weekend in September)

The fair of superlatives in the Northwest of Germany (coming in 5th place compared to the other big fairs in Germany) with 1.5 million visitors every year on the huge area next to the Weser-Ems-Halle. The about 270 attractions of all kind include modern rides with guaranteed fun for everyone, renowned fairground showmen, big tents for drinking and dancing. Read more abotu the Kramermarkt »

(Starting on a Friday, lasting for 10 days. If St. Michaelisday (September 29th) is a Friday, it will start September 29th. If St. Michaelisday is a Saturday, Sunday or Monday, the preceding Friday, otherwise the following Friday)

Located between the Old City Hall and the venerable St. Lamberti Church, this pre-Christmas market is one of the most beautiful in northern Germany. Arts and crafts, toys and Christmas decoration form its offers while bright lights create a festive atmosphere. Read more about the Lamberti-Markt »