15th Barbarossamarkt Erlenbach

Spring on the Bavarian Untermain

Erlenbach am Main is located in the Miltenberg district on the Main loop of the Bavarian Untermain, shortly before the border with Hesse. The town is part of the historical region that belonged to the Staufen sphere of influence since the High Middle Ages. The Barbarossamarkt commemorates Frederick I Barbarossa (1122-1190), the Staufen emperor who travelled through the region several times.

Market, Music, Sunday Shopping

The 15th edition of the Barbarossamarkt extends over Bahnstraße, part of Franz-Bardroff-Straße, Dr.-Vits-Straße, Rathausstraße, and the upper part of Lindenstraße. 60 to 70 stalls present arts and crafts, fashion, toys, and regional products. In parallel, local shops open their doors — the Barbarossamarkt is an important Sunday shopping event for the region. Local associations treat their guests to bratwurst, coffee and cake, cold drinks, and regional specialities.

Organizers and Opening

Behind the market is the Verein für Handel & Gewerbe Erlenbach e.V. (Association for Trade & Commerce Erlenbach), which has been organizing the market for 15 years. The symbolic kick-off is the ceremonial beer tapping by the association's chairwoman and the deputy mayor. A flea market area for citizens is also part of the concept — free stalls are allocated.

Bavarian Untermain as a Backdrop

The Bavarian Untermain (Aschaffenburg — Miltenberg — Wertheim) is its own cultural landscape, culturally closer to Hesse and Baden-Württemberg than to Bavaria. The region is known for its vineyards, half-timbered towns, and active club life. The Barbarossamarkt fits into this tradition — as a small but quality-oriented city festival with a clear regional focus.