50th Bürgel Pottery Market
Anniversary Edition — one of Germany's oldest and largest pottery markets
About Bürgel Pottery Market
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One of Germany's Oldest Pottery Markets — 50th Edition
The Bürgel Pottery Market has been one of Germany's oldest and largest pottery markets since the late 1970s. 2026 marks the 50th edition — an anniversary that holds a firm place in the ceramic world's event calendar. Around 100 selected ceramic artists from Germany and the Czech Republic will exhibit from June 20th to 21st, 2026, in Bürgel's town center — tableware, home accessories, garden pottery, jewelry, and sculptures.
Walter Gebauer Ceramic Prize 2026 — "Grace and Beauty — Natural Forms"
For the anniversary, the renowned Walter Gebauer Ceramic Prize 2026 will be awarded — under the motto "Grace and Beauty — Natural Forms". Walter Gebauer was one of Bürgel's most influential ceramic designers in the 20th century; the prize named after him honors outstanding contemporary ceramic works. A special exhibition at the Bürgel Ceramics Museum accompanies the award ceremony.
Market, Workshops, and Firing Demonstrations
Beyond the market stalls, local pottery workshops will open their doors. The Echtbürgel Pottery at Hintergasse 13 invites visitors to factory tours. An antique market for historical ceramics will take place in the historic Gebauer/Freigang pottery building — popular with collectors. Firing demonstrations with open fire and Raku firing will showcase the transformation process from raw piece to finished ceramic. The Bürgel Ceramics Museum presents "450 Years of Pottery Tradition" and contemporary ceramic works.
Bürgel — Pottery Town in the Saale-Holzland District
The town of Bürgel is located in the Saale-Holzland district in the state of Thuringia, about 20 kilometers northeast of Jena. The town has been a pottery center since the 17th century — the typical Bürgel pottery with blue engobe on a white background and the characteristic "Bürgel dot" decor is known far beyond Thuringia. For decades, the pottery market has been the central meeting point for the German and Central European ceramics scene.
Bürgel Pottery Market — edition 2026
50th Anniversary on June 20th and 21st, 2026
The 50th edition of the Bürgel Pottery Market runs from Saturday, June 20th to Sunday, June 21st, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM each day. Over 60 market stalls from exhibiting ceramic artists will line the town center. The range includes classic Bürgel pottery with blue engobe, contemporary sculptural works, tableware, and garden ceramics.
Walter Gebauer Ceramic Prize 2026
For the anniversary, the Walter Gebauer Ceramic Prize 2026 will be awarded under the motto "Grace and Beauty — Natural Forms". The prize-winning works will be presented in a special exhibition at the Bürgel Ceramics Museum.
Firing and Factory Demonstrations
Firing demonstrations will take place on both days — open fire and Raku firing will showcase the transformation process of ceramics. The Echtbürgel Pottery at Hintergasse 13 offers factory tours, and the historic Gebauer/Freigang site hosts the antique market for historical ceramics.
Programme Bürgel Pottery Market 2026
Program Highlights 2026 — 50th Bürgel Pottery Market
- Saturday, June 20, 2026, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM: Market opening, exhibition of around 100 ceramic artists, Opening and Award Ceremony of the Walter Gebauer Ceramic Prize 2026 ("Grace and Beauty — Natural Forms")
- Sunday, June 21, 2026, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM: Market day, firing demonstrations, factory tours
- Market Stalls: approx. 100 ceramic artists from Germany and the Czech Republic — tableware, garden pottery, home accessories, jewelry, sculptures, toys
- Factory Tours: Echtbürgel Pottery, Hintergasse 13 (special workshop tours)
- Antique Market: historic Gebauer/Freigang pottery building (historical Bürgel ceramics)
- Firing Demonstrations: open fire and Raku firing, several times daily
- Special Exhibition Bürgel Ceramics Museum: 450 years of pottery tradition + contemporary works + Walter Gebauer Prize winners 2026
- Accompanying Program: Culinary market, children's carousel, cultural stage acts
- Organizers: City of Bürgel / Bürgel Ceramics Museum
Further information: buergeler-toepfermarkt.de.
Highlights Bürgel Pottery Market 2026
- 50th Anniversary Edition — one of Germany's oldest pottery markets
- Walter Gebauer Ceramic Prize 2026 ("Grace and Beauty — Natural Forms")
- Around 100 ceramic artists from Germany and the Czech Republic
- Open-fire and Raku firing demonstrations
- Antique market in the historic Gebauer/Freigang house
- Special exhibition at the Bürgel Ceramics Museum
Prices Bürgel Pottery Market 2026
Market admission is free. Admission to the Ceramics Museum is subject to a fee (Adults €5, children reduced). Direct sales at the market stalls.
Practical information — Bürgel Pottery Market
Date 2026
Saturday, June 20th, and Sunday, June 21st, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM each day.
Location
Bürgel town center, Ceramics Museum, pottery workshops. Point of contact: Hauptstraße 13, 07616 Bürgel.
Getting There
By car: A4 exit Jena-Lobeda, then L1075 to Bürgel. By public transport: Jena-Saalbahnhof train station, then bus 411.
Admission
Free. Admission to the Ceramics Museum for a fee.
Tip
Allow time for the factory tours (Echtbürgel Pottery, Hintergasse 13). The open-fire firing demonstrations are a highlight — schedules are posted on-site.
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Where it takes place Bürgel Pottery Market
Innenstadt Bürgel / Keramikmuseum
Hauptstraße 13, 07616 Bürgel