Cheese and Delicacies Market at Hohenlohe Open-Air Museum Wackershofen
Over 40 cheese dairies and more than 200 types of cheese in the historic open-air museum near Schwäbisch Hall
About Cheese and Delicacies Market Wackershofen
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A Gourmet Market with a Museum Backdrop
At the Hohenlohe Open-Air Museum Wackershofen, one of Southern Germany's most important open-air museums, farmhouses, barns, and courtyards transform into an accessible gourmet landscape over a May weekend. The Cheese and Delicacies Market is known far beyond the Schwäbisch Hall region – and is one of the few markets in Baden-Württemberg so consistently specialized in artisanal cheese.
More Than 200 Types of Cheese in One Weekend
Over 40 cheese dairies from all over Germany and the adjacent Alpine countries present around 200 types of cheese. You can sample your way through the assortment: from mild, creamy fresh goat cheese and more mature sheep cheese specialties to aged mountain cheeses made from cow's milk. Many producers come from Hohenlohe, the Swabian Forest, and Upper Swabia – complemented by dairies from the Allgäu, the pre-Alpine region, and Swiss traditions.
More Than Just Cheese
- Fruit brandies and liqueurs from Hohenlohe's traditional orchards
- Mustard, chutneys, jams from artisanal manufacturers in Baden-Württemberg
- Cured meats from traditional butchers, including the Schwäbisch-Hällisches Landschwein (a local breed)
- Organic vegetables from regional farm gardens
- Honey, wine, and beer from Hohenlohe and the Kocher-Jagst-Tauber region
The Hohenlohe Open-Air Museum as a Stage
Since the 1970s, the museum has been collecting historic buildings from the Hohenlohe region – farmhouses, mills, barns, bakehouses, a shepherd's wagon. In total, over 70 historic buildings from several centuries have been relocated and meticulously reconstructed. During the gourmet market, this backdrop acts like a huge, living theater: you wander from one half-timbered building to another, some houses are open for visits, and regional cuisine is served in the "Roter Ochsen" inn.
Wackershofen and the Schwäbisch Hall District
Wackershofen is a district of Schwäbisch Hall in the Schwäbisch Hall district, Baden-Württemberg. The Hohenlohe plain around Schwäbisch Hall is known for an exceptionally dense culinary scene: the Schwäbisch-Hällisches Landschwein, Boeuf de Hohenlohe, traditional fruit orchards, and growing organic farming characterize the region. The gourmet market is one of its showcases.
Cheese and Delicacies Market Wackershofen — edition 2026
With the Cheese and Delicacies Market on May 9 and 10, 2026, the Hohenlohe Open-Air Museum Wackershofen kicks off its main market season for 2026. For two days, you can wander among half-timbered courtyards, historic barns, and a dense network of stands featuring cheese, wine, brandy, and craft producers.
The focus is on cheese dairies from Hohenlohe, the Allgäu, the pre-Alpine region, and some farms from France, Austria, and Switzerland – offering a total of around 200 types of cheese made from three types of milk. The selection is complemented by fruit brandies from traditional orchards, mustard and chutney manufacturers, butchers featuring Schwäbisch-Hällisches Landschwein, organic vegetable farms, and honey producers. The "Roter Ochsen" inn in the museum will provide warm regional cuisine.
Programme Cheese and Delicacies Market Wackershofen 2026
Saturday, May 9, 2026
- Market opens, cheese, meat, brandy, and delicacy artisans along the historic courtyard paths
- "Roter Ochsen" inn and mobile snack stations within the museum grounds
- Historic buildings of the open-air museum open as usual
Sunday, May 10, 2026
- Market open, cheese dairies and manufacturers with expanded assortments
- Family program in the children's farm area / historic courtyards
- Short guided tours of selected historic houses if needed
The museum will publish the detailed schedule and the list of cheese dairies before the market days on wackershofen.de/veranstaltungen.
Highlights Cheese and Delicacies Market Wackershofen 2026
- 40+ cheese dairies, 200+ cheese varieties from goat, sheep, and cow's milk
- Specialties from Hohenlohe: Schwäbisch-Hällisches Landschwein, fruit brandies, mustard, honey
- Market stroll among 70+ historic buildings of the open-air museum
- Family program with children's farm and demonstrations of old crafts
Prices Cheese and Delicacies Market Wackershofen 2026
Admission to the market is included in the regular museum admission fee. Current prices and discounts (including for children, family tickets, annual passes) can be viewed on the museum's website.
Practical information — Cheese and Delicacies Market Wackershofen
Getting There
By car: A6 Heilbronn–Nuremberg, exit Schwäbisch Hall, then follow signs for "Freilandmuseum Wackershofen". By train: to Schwäbisch Hall-Hessental, then take a city bus or shuttle to the museum. Parking is available at the museum; on peak days, signs will direct you to parking areas on surrounding meadows.
Admission
Admission to the museum also grants entry to the market. See wackershofen.de for current daily prices and discounts; children and young people are usually free or heavily discounted.
Note
Sturdy footwear is recommended (historic courtyards, partly gravel). Dogs on a leash are allowed. In all weather – the museum is enjoyable even in the rain.
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Where it takes place Cheese and Delicacies Market Wackershofen
Hohenloher Freilandmuseum Wackershofen
Dorfstraße 53, 74523 Schwäbisch Hall