Spring Market in Göllheim's Old Town with Handicrafts, Fashion, Glass, Sculptures, and Ceramics in the Kulturkarree
The Göllheim Spring Market, themed "Joy of Life & Art Enjoyment," is one of the most renowned handicraft markets in the Donnersbergkreis district. On the first weekend of May, Göllheim's Old Town, the so-called Kulturkarree (Culture Quarter), transforms into a vibrant market with around 80 exhibitors in the fields of fashion, glass, sculptures, ceramics, and handicrafts.
In 2026, the market runs on Saturday, May 2nd, and Sunday, May 3rd – Saturday from 12 PM to 6 PM, Sunday from 11 AM to 6 PM. A parallel art exhibition will be shown (opening reception Thursday, April 30th), and a funfair will be located on the market square from May 1st to 4th. Free admission.
The Kulturkarree in Göllheim's Old Town is a historic ensemble of half-timbered houses, cobblestone alleys, and small squares. It forms the cultural heart of the municipality and is the venue for many events – from the Torbogenfest (Archway Festival) in midsummer to the spring and autumn markets. The Spring Market uses this picturesque setting for a two-day market experience.
The motto "Joy of Life & Art Enjoyment" describes the dual nature of the market: on one hand, high-quality handicraft products are presented; on the other hand, the market atmosphere itself, with catering, music, and social interaction, is the focus. Visitors come for targeted shopping as well as for a relaxed stroll with coffee, cake, and wine.
The approximately 80 exhibitors cover a wide spectrum: fashion designers present handmade clothing, glass artists their objects and jewelry, sculptors and plastic artists their sculptures, and ceramicists their vessels and decorative pieces. Artisans working with wood, leather, felt, and textiles complement the offerings. The quality is high, and the selection is personally curated.
The parallel art exhibition opens with a reception on Thursday, April 30th, and adds a more curated artistic dimension to the market. The funfair at the New Market Square from May 1st to 4th offers additional attractions, especially for families with children. Catering stands at the market provide coffee, cake, wine, and hearty snacks.
The Göllheim Spring Market 2026 takes place on Saturday, May 2nd (12 PM - 6 PM) and Sunday, May 3rd (11 AM - 6 PM) in the Old Town and Kulturkarree. Around 80 exhibitors featuring fashion, glass, sculptures, ceramics, and handicrafts will present their works. A parallel art exhibition (opening reception April 30th) and a funfair at the New Market Square (May 1st-4th) are also taking place. Free admission.
The exact program for 2026 has been published by the organizer. The market's structure has proven successful for years.
The 2026 program:
Current details available at goellheim-aktuell.de and gemeinde-goellheim.de.
Free admission.
Saturday, May 2nd (12 PM - 6 PM) and Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 (11 AM - 6 PM). Accompanying art exhibition from April 30th, funfair from May 1st-4th.
Old Town and Kulturkarree Göllheim, 67307 Göllheim, Donnersbergkreis.
Free admission. Catering and exhibitor purchases à la carte.
By car via the A63 (Göllheim exit) or the B47. Parking available on the outskirts of town. Public transport: Göllheim-Dreisen train station.
Spring clothing, sturdy footwear for the cobblestone alleys. Cash and debit card for exhibitors. Family visit combined with the funfair recommended.
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