33rd Erfurt Pottery Market
One of Germany's largest pottery markets — April 18th and 19th, 2026 in Erfurt's Old Town
About Pottery Market Erfurt
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A Market for Ceramic Lovers — Since 1992
The Erfurt Pottery Market looks back on over 30 years of tradition. What began in 1992 as a smaller event in the Old Town, which was newly flourishing after reunification, has developed into one of the most important pottery markets in Germany. Every year, tens of thousands of visitors from all over Thuringia, Saxony-Anhalt, Saxony, and Hesse flock to Erfurt's Old Town to buy ceramics directly from the potters. For the participants, Erfurt is an important market: its central location in Central Germany, the high visitor numbers, and the atmosphere of the medieval Old Town make participating attractive.
Four Squares, 75 Potteries, One Old Town
The market is spread across four central squares in Erfurt's Old Town: Fischmarkt (with the historic Roland statue), Benediktsplatz, Rathausarkaden, and Wenigemarkt. The spatial distribution is part of the concept — it turns strolling from stall to stall into a walk through Erfurt's UNESCO-worthy Old Town. Around 75 potteries exhibit, selected for quality and variety: functional ceramics, tableware, vases, sculptures, artistic ceramics. Traditional forms and patterns meet modern design.
Live Demonstrations — Pottery You Can Touch
The market's recipe for success is not just sales, but the live experience: potters paint vessels in front of the audience, model sculptures, and throw on the potter's wheel. For children and adults, it offers a direct insight into an old craft — and some potteries invite visitors to try it themselves.
Erfurt in Spring — Free Admission
The pottery market traditionally falls on the third weekend in April. The spring sun of Erfurt's Old Town, the first leaves on the trees, the hustle and bustle of the cafés and restaurants — the atmosphere is part of the experience. Admission is free. Erfurt is the state capital of Thuringia (a district-free city) and offers a dense range of gastronomy and cultural activities around the market. Those visiting Erfurt for the first time often combine the market with a visit to the Domplatz, Krämerbrücke, Augustinerkloster, and Petersberg.
Pottery Market Erfurt — edition 2026
33rd Erfurt Pottery Market — April 18th/19th, 2026
The 33rd edition directly builds on the public success of previous years. The event has been officially confirmed by the City of Erfurt and advertised on the city's website. With 75 participating potteries — from Thuringia, Saxony, Bavaria, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, and all over Germany — the Erfurt market is one of the largest of its kind.
The stalls are spread across Fischmarkt, Benediktsplatz, Rathausarkaden, and Wenigemarkt. In addition to sales, live demonstrations are a key part of the experience: potters demonstrate their craft, from the potter's wheel to painting. A weekend when Erfurt's Old Town becomes a stage for an old but vibrant craft.
Programme Pottery Market Erfurt 2026
33rd Erfurt Pottery Market 2026 — Program Overview
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
- 10:00 am to 6:00 pm — Market open on all four squares
- Fischmarkt: Pottery stalls, children's pottery activities
- Benediktsplatz: Potteries from Thuringia
- Rathausarkaden: Show workshops with potter's wheel
- Wenigemarkt: Designer ceramics and experimental approaches
- Live demonstrations throughout the day
Sunday, April 19th, 2026
- 10:00 am to 5:00 pm — Market open
- Continuation of live demonstrations
- Sales until market closing
Four Market Squares
- Fischmarkt — Erfurt's historic city center
- Benediktsplatz — next to the Krämerbrücke
- Rathausarkaden — at Erfurt City Hall
- Wenigemarkt — across the Krämerbrücke
Detailed exhibitor list: erfurt.de/ef/...marketkte/töpfermarkt.
Highlights Pottery Market Erfurt 2026
- 33rd Erfurt Pottery Market — April 18th/19th, 2026
- 75 potteries from all over Germany
- Four market squares: Fischmarkt, Benediktsplatz, Rathausarkaden, Wenigemarkt
- Live demonstrations: potter's wheel, painting, modeling
- Free admission
- Sat 10 am–6 pm, Sun 10 am–5 pm
Prices Pottery Market Erfurt 2026
Free admission. Sales directly at the stalls — cash payment is usually preferred.
Practical information — Pottery Market Erfurt
Date 2026
33rd Erfurt Pottery Market: Saturday, April 18th, 2026, from 10 am to 6 pm, and Sunday, April 19th, 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm.
Location
Erfurt City Center: Fischmarkt, Benediktsplatz, Rathausarkaden, Wenigemarkt. Reachable on foot from Anger and Domplatz.
Admission
Free. Sales directly at the stalls — cash payment is usually preferred; some potteries accept cards.
Getting There
By Train: Erfurt Central Station (ICE hub), then a 15-minute walk or tram to Fischmarkt / Anger. By Car: A4 exit Erfurt, then follow signs to the Domplatz or Anger parking garages.
Organizer
Erfurt Tourismus & Marketing GmbH on behalf of the City of Erfurt. Information: erfurt.de and erfurt-marketing.de.
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Where it takes place Pottery Market Erfurt
Fischmarkt, Benediktsplatz, Rathausarkaden, Wenigemarkt
Fischmarkt / Benediktsplatz / Wenigemarkt, 99084 Erfurt, 99084 Erfurt