Altenburg Farmers' Market
Regional farmers' market on the market square — twice a year in the Altenburger Land
About Farmers' Market Altenburg
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Market of Direct Marketers in the Heart of Altenburg
Twice a year, the Altenburg Farmers' Market transforms the historic market square of the 'Skatstadt' into a green stage for the region. Direct marketers from the Altenburger Land — Thuringia's easternmost district on the Saxon border — set up stalls with products typical of the region: Altenburg goat cheese from the Hartha dairy, spicy and mild Altenburg mustard, sausage from nearby Thonhausen, ostrich meat and mill bread from Lumpzig, old apple and potato varieties, honey, liqueurs, ceramics from the Bürgel and Altenburg surroundings. The market square, framed by the Town Hall and the Brüderkirche (Brothers' Church), lends the event atmosphere.
Historical Agricultural Machinery Live
A hallmark of the Altenburg Farmers' Market is the demonstration of old agricultural machinery. You can watch how a scythe is sharpened (dengeln), how a belt-driven threshing floor threshes grain, or how a historical Lanz tractor is started with a loud chug. In spring 2026, the market will take place parallel to the 'Tag der Erde' (Earth Day) — with additional activities focusing on soil protection, regional variety diversity, and old cultivated plants.
Children, Animals, and a Straw Pyramid
For families, the market is a highlight in Altenburg's festival calendar. Sheep, goats, chickens, and other farm animals from the surrounding farms roam the market square; alongside them, there are straw pyramids to climb, a Kettcar course, and hands-on stations. A colourful supporting programme with music and small demonstrations rounds off the day.
Altenburg — 'Skatstadt' with Market Tradition
Altenburg, in the Altenburger Land district of Thuringia, has been a market town since the Middle Ages — the city's historical market regulations date back to the 12th century. Today, Altenburg is primarily known as the 'Skatstadt', the inventor and home of Germany's most famous card game. From the market square, you can reach the Residential Palace with the Playing Card Museum, the Lindenau Museum with its collection of early Italian panel paintings, and the historic burgher houses of the old town within a few minutes' walk.
Farmers' Market Altenburg — edition 2026
Farmers' Market in Autumn — September 26, 2026
The 2026 Autumn Farmers' Market in Altenburg falls on Saturday, September 26th, and is open from 10 am to 5 pm. Direct marketers from all over the Altenburger Land set up their stalls in front of the Town Hall: cheese, sausage, bread, fruit, vegetables, honey, ceramics, and crafts from the region.
Spring Farmers' Market on April 18th
Beforehand, the Spring Farmers' Market opens on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm — parallel to 'Tag der Erde', with additional activities on soil protection, old cultivated plants, and regional variety diversity.
Programme Farmers' Market Altenburg 2026
Programme Highlights 2026 — Altenburg Farmers' Market
- Saturday, April 18, 2026 — Spring Farmers' Market & Tag der Erde: 10 am to 5 pm, direct marketer stalls, activities on old varieties and soil protection
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 — Autumn Farmers' Market: 10 am to 5 pm, market square in front of the Town Hall
- Direct marketers from the Altenburger Land: Altenburg goat cheese (Hartha), Altenburg mustard, sausage from Thonhausen, mill bread and ostrich meat from Lumpzig, honey, liqueurs, ceramics
- Old potato and fruit varieties, regional seeds
- Demonstrations of historical agricultural machinery: Scythe sharpening, threshing with a belt-driven threshing floor, starting a Lanz tractor
- Children's programme: Straw pyramid, Kettcar course, encounters with farm animals (sheep, goats, chickens)
- Musical supporting programme
Current vendor lists and programme changes will be published on altenburger-bauernhoefe.de.
Highlights Farmers' Market Altenburg 2026
- Direct marketers from the entire Altenburger Land
- Demonstrations of historical agricultural machinery (Lanz tractor, threshing floor)
- Altenburg goat cheese, mustard, and mill bread
- Family programme with straw pyramid and Kettcar
- Spring event parallel to 'Tag der Erde'
Prices Farmers' Market Altenburg 2026
Free admission. Direct sales at the stalls, often with tasting.
Practical information — Farmers' Market Altenburg
Dates 2026
Spring Farmers' Market: Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10 am to 5 pm (parallel to 'Tag der Erde'). Autumn Farmers' Market: Saturday, September 26, 2026, 10 am to 5 pm.
Location
Marktplatz Altenburg, Markt 1, 04600 Altenburg, directly in front of the Town Hall.
Getting There
By train: Altenburg station on the Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn (Leipzig–Hof / Chemnitz–Leipzig); approx. 10 minutes' walk from the station to the market square. By car: A4 Erfurt–Dresden, Schmölln exit, then B7 to Altenburg. Parking available in the city centre multi-storey car parks (Markt-Carree, Kornmarkt).
Admission
Free. Direct sales at the stalls.
Tip
Combine your market visit with the Residential Palace and the Playing Card Museum (5 minutes' walk) or with a stroll through Altenburg's old town.
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Where it takes place Farmers' Market Altenburg
Marktplatz Altenburg
Markt 1, 04600 Altenburg