Greetsiel Arts and Crafts Market
Four days of handmade crafts in the historic Greetsiel harbour
2026
About Arts and Crafts Market
Arts and Crafts Market — edition 2026
The market coincides with the first warm days of May and the start of the holiday season in Krummhörn. Those spending the extended Ascension weekend in the region will find the Greetsiel harbour a perfect day trip destination, combining strolling, shopping, and harbour flair.
Highlights Arts and Crafts Market 2026
Programme Arts and Crafts Market 2026
Schedule of a Typical Market Day
The exact programme for 2026 will be published shortly before the festival begins. The structure follows the proven benchmarks of previous years:
- 11:00 AM: Opening of all stalls
- Midday: Peak visitor time, culinary catering at the snack stands
- Afternoon: Quieter strolling, consultation and sales talks at the stalls
- 6:00 PM: Market closing, harbour promenade remains open for walkers
Exhibitor Areas (Typical Layout)
- Jewellery manufacturers (silver, gemstones, maritime motifs)
- Ceramics and pottery (dishes, sculptures, garden ceramics)
- Textiles (felt, knitted fashion, patchwork)
- Wood and leather work (boards, bags, belts)
- Glassblowers and glass art
- Maritime decorations from driftwood and beach finds
- Painters and printmakers with limited editions
Culinary Delights
- Crab rolls, fish rolls, smoked fish
- East Frisian tea and tea specialities
- Homemade jams and honey
- Baked goods and sweets
Prices Arts and Crafts Market 2026
Practical information — Arts and Crafts Market
Location
Greetsieler Hafen, 26736 Krummhörn-Greetsiel (Aurich district).
Date 2026
Thursday to Sunday, May 14–17, 2026 (Ascension weekend).
Opening Hours
Daily 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Admission
Free admission.
Getting There
Greetsiel is located northwest of Emden in Krummhörn. Arrive by car via country roads. Parking is available on the outskirts of town; the harbour is within walking distance.
Craftsmanship meets Harbour Ambiance
The Greetsiel Arts and Crafts Market utilises the unique setting of one of East Frisia's most beautiful harbours. For four days, stalls line the harbour promenade – with the historic crab cutter harbour, the brick houses, and the twin mills as a postcard motif in the background. The result: a market that stands out purely for its atmosphere.
What the Exhibitors Offer
The range is consistently handmade. Jewellery designers, ceramic workshops, textile manufacturers, wood and leather artisans, glassblowers, and painters are represented. Maritime motifs – driftwood objects, beach finds, seagull sculptures, anchor and knot designs – naturally dominate, but never come across as mass-produced. The crafts are accompanied by culinary stalls offering regional specialities: crabs, smoked fish, East Frisian tea, homemade jams.
Daily Opening Hours
The market is open daily from 11 am to 6 pm. Those holidaying in Krummhörn-Greetsiel can visit the market relaxed multiple times, shop purposefully, or simply stroll through the maritime atmosphere. Admission is free.
Organisers and Significance
The organiser is Tourismus-Agentur Nordsee GmbH, which communicates the market as a tourist highlight of Krummhörn in its press releases. Over the years, the Arts and Crafts Market has become a stable fixture for exhibitors and collectors.
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