Name: Haller Frühling 2026
Start: 2026-04-25T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-04-26T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Innenstadt Schwäbisch Hall — Marktplatz, Grasmarkt, Unterwöhrd

Haller Frühling

About Haller Frühling

When Schwäbisch Hall welcomes spring on the last weekend of April, the historic city center becomes a promenade: The Haller Frühling from April 25–26, 2026, combines spring bargains in the shops, a cozy spring festival on the Unterwöhrd, activities for children and adults on Grasmarkt and Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Platz, and regional specialties along the Kocher riverbank. Under the motto “Blossoms, Beats & Strolls,” the salt-boiling town attracts families and spring enthusiasts from the Hohenlohe region with its Sunday shopping, live music in the Ost, West, and Kerz shopping centers, culinary delights, and colorful program. Free admission — a perfect Sunday outing in one of Southern Germany's most beautiful old towns.

Dates 25 Apr — 26 Apr 2026

Venue Schwäbisch Hall (08127)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Haller Frühling — edition 2026

The Haller Frühling 2026 will take place on April 25 and 26 in the city center of Schwäbisch Hall. Under the motto “Blossoms, Beats & Strolls,” the spring festival on the Unterwöhrd, activities on Grasmarkt and Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Platz, spring offers from retailers, and Sunday shopping on April 26 invite families from the Hohenlohe region to the historic old town.

On the weekend of April 25 and 26, 2026, Schwäbisch Hall welcomes spring with the traditional Haller Frühling. Under the motto “Blossoms, Beats & Strolls,” the festival offers a cozy spring market on the Unterwöhrd, culinary offerings from regional providers, diverse activities for children and adults on Grasmarkt and Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Platz, and spring bargains and tastings from Haller retailers. On Sunday, April 26, shops will open for Sunday shopping, and the Ost, West, and Kerz shopping centers will participate with discounts, tastings, and live music.

Highlights Haller Frühling 2026

Sunday shopping in the Haller old town
Spring festival on the Kocher at Unterwöhrd
Program on Grasmarkt and Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Platz
Regional spring cuisine and Hohenlohe wine

Programme Haller Frühling 2026

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Spring festival on the Unterwöhrd with market stalls and culinary delights
Activities for children and adults on Grasmarkt and Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Platz
Spring offers from city center retailers
Live music and tastings in the Ost, West, and Kerz shopping centers

Sunday, April 26, 2026 — Sunday Shopping

1:00 PM–6:00 PM Sunday shopping in the city center
Continuation of the spring festival on the Unterwöhrd
Program for children and adults on Grasmarkt and Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Platz
Live music in the shopping centers

Prices Haller Frühling 2026

Free admission. Food, market goods, and purchases are paid for separately.

Practical information

Practical information — Haller Frühling

Getting There

You can reach Schwäbisch Hall via the A6 motorway (Heilbronn–Nuremberg), exit Schwäbisch Hall. Regional trains run hourly to Schwäbisch Hall-Hessental station. From the station, take the city bus or walk for 10 minutes to the old town.

Opening Hours

Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, 2026. Sunday shopping on April 26 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Admission

Free admission.

Tip

Combine your visit to the festival with a guided tour of the historic old town and a trip to Großcomburg or the Hällisch-Fränkisches Museum.

Haller Frühling — The Salt-Boiling Town Blooms

The Haller Frühling is the annual spring opening in Schwäbisch Hall (Schwäbisch Hall district, state of Baden-Württemberg). On the last weekend of April, the city transforms its historic center into a spring promenade with a market, live music, culinary delights, and Sunday shopping, all under the motto “Blossoms, Beats & Strolls.”

Spring Festival on the Unterwöhrd

On the Unterwöhrd, the idyllic Kocher island in the heart of the old town, the spring festival attracts with market stalls from regional providers, Kocher specialties, spring herbs, and culinary delights. The stalls offer Hohenlohe wine, asparagus and spring dishes, homemade baked goods, and sweet temptations. Benches and lawns along the Kocher invite you to relax, while live music underscores the spring atmosphere.

Activities on Grasmarkt and Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Platz

On the Grasmarkt and Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Platz, a variety of activities for children and adults take place: Craft and participation stands, spring decorations, planting tips, and family programs. The shops in the city center entice with spring offers, tastings, and promotions. The Ost, West, and Kerz shopping centers participate with discount campaigns, tastings, and live music.

Sunday Shopping

The highlight of the weekend is the Sunday shopping on April 26, 2026, when the shops, boutiques, and galleries of the Haller old town open their doors. The historic alleys around the market square and St. Michael's Church transform into a promenade of shop windows, cafés, and restaurants — ideal for discovering spring fashion, Hohenlohe jewelry, and artisanal souvenirs.

Schwäbisch Hall — Salt Boilers and Half-Timbered Town

Schwäbisch Hall (around 41,000 inhabitants) is one of the most beautiful historic towns in Southern Germany. The town on the Kocher owes its wealth to medieval salt boiling, and its impressive cityscape — the market square with St. Michael's Church, the town hall, Großcomburg, and the Würth Gallery — makes every visit a journey of discovery. The Haller Frühling brings a spring-like lightness to this established setting — a weekend that combines the desire for spring, regional cuisine, and Hohenlohe culture.