Bunter Bodden-Markt Glowe

Weekly Market in the Baltic Seaside Resort of Glowe

Glowe is a state-recognized Baltic seaside resort on the north coast of Rügen, located between the chalk cliffs of Jasmund and the Schaabe sandbank in the Vorpommern-Rügen district. The town's summer life is driven by its beach visitors – and by the Bunter Bodden-Markt, which has been drawing guests to the town center every Monday for many years. While most commercial markets on Rügen follow the tourists, the Bodden-Markt in Glowe has preserved its character as an arts and crafts market for enthusiasts.

What Makes the Market Special

The range of products is manageable but of high quality: amber jewelry from the island, felt slippers and woolen goods, knitted hats and scarves, ceramics and pottery, wood carvings from driftwood from the Bodden lagoon, homemade jams and sea buckthorn liqueur, smoked fish from the surrounding Bodden waters, regional honeys and sea buckthorn oil, small books by island authors, and natural cosmetics. Many exhibitors sell works of their own production – conversations with the artists and craftspeople are part of the market experience.

Tradition and Significance

The market is not just a shopping appointment, but a small weekly manifestation of island culture. While the major events – harbor festival, promenade magic, Pentecost dance – are highlights of the year, the Bodden-Markt provides continuous accompaniment to the summer. The organizer is the municipality of Ostseebad Glowe, which uses the market to anchor local crafts in a tourist-dominated area.

Location and Atmosphere

The market takes place in the center of Glowe, at Boddenmarkt 1 – a few steps from the harbor and the beach promenade. In good weather, the square fills up; in bad weather, the market may be canceled – this risk is part of its outdoor character. Its Monday frequency makes the market a pleasant alternative to the more crowded weekend markets in other places on Rügen.