Backnang Goose Market
Open Sunday with over 80 market stalls in the heart of Backnang
About Goose Market Backnang
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A Market with Tradition in the Rems-Murr District
The Backnang Goose Market is one of the established events in the autumn calendar of the Rems-Murr district in Baden-Württemberg. Every year on the last Sunday in October, specialty shops, craftspeople, and market vendors open up the Backnang city center for a major day of experience for several hours. Colorfully painted wooden geese adorn shop windows, entrances, and squares — symbols of a market that owes its name to a historic Backnang goose ordinance.
Over 80 Stalls Around the Goose Fountain
More than 80 exhibitors are spread along the market street, at the market square, and in the surrounding alleys of the old town. You'll find arts and crafts, jewelry, fashion, regional products, and culinary specialties — from local fruit juice to spicy cheese from Hohenlohe. At the Goose Fountain, the central meeting point, real geese observe the activity, forming the backdrop for souvenir photos.
Open Sunday and Action Stages
Backnang's shops open their doors on the Goose Market Sunday — from bookstores to outdoor outfitters to bakeries. Associations, dance groups, and music ensembles perform on action stages, with programs ranging from Swabian brass music to pop cover bands. For children, there are carousels, hands-on activities, and face-painting booths in the pedestrian zone.
Culinary Stations
Of course, goose is a must: several restaurateurs serve up autumnal goose dishes — from the classic St. Martin's goose to goose liver variations. In addition, there are Swabian classics like Maultaschen, Zwiebelrostbraten (roast beef with onions), and freshly baked yeast rings, accompanied by mulled wine and Federweißer (young wine) from the Remstal valley.
Historical Background
The market's name commemorates an old Backnang goose ordinance that regulated the keeping and selling of geese in the city. The symbolism of the goose continues to be visible throughout the city today: painted wooden geese at the shops and the Goose Fountain are its most visible signs.
Goose Market Backnang — edition 2026
A Day of Experience in Backnang
The 2026 edition continues the decades-long tradition: on a Sunday in late autumn, the market street becomes a vibrant showcase for Backnang's trade, crafts, and gastronomy. Open Sunday, colorful wooden geese at every entrance, live music on the stages — the Goose Market is more than a market, it's a city festival.
What awaits you
Over 80 exhibitors, from bakers with hand-shaped yeast rings to craftspeople with turned wooden geese. Culinarily, St. Martin's goose, Maultaschen, Federweißer, and mulled wine are the focus. Stage music, a children's carousel, and a face-painting booth complete the family program.
Programme Goose Market Backnang 2026
Schedule on Sunday, October 25, 2026
- 11:00 AM — Setup and market opening for exhibitors outdoors
- 1:00 PM — Official opening of the open Sunday, Backnang shops open
- 1:00 PM–6:00 PM — Open Sunday, action stages with live music
- 1:30 PM — Children's program in the pedestrian zone (face painting, carousels)
- 3:00 PM — Action stage at the market square: brass music and pop cover bands
- 6:00 PM — Wind down in the gastronomy of Backnang's old town
Market Stalls
- Arts and Crafts: Wood carving, ceramics, jewelry, textile design
- Regional Products: Local fruit juices, honey, cheese, sausages
- Fashion and Accessories from Backnang boutiques
- Culinary Stalls: Goose dishes, Maultaschen, Federweißer, mulled wine
Highlights Goose Market Backnang 2026
- Over 80 market stalls and exhibitors in Backnang city center
- Open Sunday from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Live music on several action stages
- Goose dishes and Swabian specialties
- Children's program with carousels and face-painting booth
- Colorful wooden geese at the Goose Fountain — popular photo motif
Prices Goose Market Backnang 2026
Admission to the Goose Market is free. Payment is only made at the market and gastronomy stalls. Parking in Backnang's public parking garages is subject to a fee (flat rate EUR 4–6), but reduced on Sundays.
Practical information — Goose Market Backnang
Getting There
Backnang is located about 30 kilometers northeast of Stuttgart and is directly accessible by S-Bahn line S3 from Stuttgart Main Station in about 40 minutes. From Backnang station, it's a 10-minute walk to the city center. By car, take the B 14 or the A 81 (exit Mundelsheim, then B 14).
Admission
Admission to the Goose Market is free. Only the products from the stalls and restaurants are charged. Shops are open for business on Sunday from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
With Children
Children will find carousels, hands-on activities, face painting, and activity booths from local associations. Toilets are available in several cafés and restaurants along the market street.
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Where it takes place Goose Market Backnang
Innenstadt Backnang
Marktstraße / Gänsebrunnen, 71522 Backnang