Handgemacht — Craft Market Kappeln (Summer Edition)
Late summer craft market on the Schlei harbour — the season finale of the Handgemacht series in Kappeln
About Handgemacht Kappeln Summer
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Summer Edition — the second Kappeln stop of the year
The Handgemacht series organises two markets annually in Kappeln: one in spring as the season opener and one in late summer as the season highlight at the end of the school holidays. Both markets take place in the same harbour area, but the atmosphere is different: Spring = new beginnings, Summer = sun-drenched end of holidays with warm evening light over the Schlei.
50 Exhibitors, handmade unique pieces
As with all Handgemacht markets, the strict rule applies: only individually produced items, no imported mass-produced goods, no resale. The approximately 50 exhibitors are the makers of what they sell. The range extends from minimalist ceramics, handmade jewellery, and leather goods to printmaking, woodcuts, and small sculptures.
31st Edition 2026
With the summer edition in 2026, the market will reach its 31st edition in Kappeln. This is good evidence that the combination of a clear selection (only custom-made items) and an attractive setting (harbour area on the Schlei) is sustainable in the long term — for both exhibitors and the public.
Kappeln — Bascule Bridge and Schlei
Kappeln is located at the mouth of the Schlei river into the Baltic Sea, in the district of Schleswig-Flensburg. The historic bascule bridge over the Schlei is one of the few remaining bascule bridges in Germany and a landmark of the town. It is opened several times a day for boats — a small spectacle that many market visitors enjoy. The harbour promenade "Am Hafen" becomes a festival mile in late summer, situated between market stalls, ice cream parlours, restaurants, and arriving excursion ships.
Handgemacht Kappeln Summer — edition 2026
31st Edition at Kappeln Harbour
With the 2026 summer edition, the Handgemacht market celebrates its 31st edition in Kappeln. Organiser Ingrid Berkau and her team have selected around 50 exhibitors — all makers of unique pieces, all personally present at their stands.
Between the Bascule Bridge and Excursion Boats
The market area extends across the harbour area "Am Hafen" — between Kappeln's bascule bridge (opened several times daily for boats on the Schlei) and the landing stage for excursion boats. Due to the limited space, the promenade "Am Hafen" is also used. The exhibitors have been very satisfied with the location for years — the mix of picturesque scenery, high daily visitor numbers, and market activity works well.
Programme Handgemacht Kappeln Summer 2026
Thursday, 20 August to Sunday, 23 August 2026
- 10:00 AM–7:00 PM — Open all four days
- Around 50 exhibitors in the harbour area and on the promenade "Am Hafen"
- Focus areas: Ceramics, textiles, jewellery, leather, glass, wood, printmaking, small sculptures
- Direct contact with the artists and craftspeople
- Accompanying attractions: Kappeln Bascule Bridge, excursion boats on the Schlei, harbour cafés and restaurants
Highlights Handgemacht Kappeln Summer 2026
- 31st edition in Kappeln
- 50 exhibitors with handmade unique pieces
- Harbour area by the Schlei bascule bridge
- Free admission, 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
Prices Handgemacht Kappeln Summer 2026
Free admission. Purchases directly from the exhibitors.
Practical information — Handgemacht Kappeln Summer
Getting There
By car: B203 Eckernförde–Kappeln; ample parking near the harbour. By train: Süderbrarup station (approx. 15 km), then bus to Kappeln. From Hamburg via A7 exit Schleswig-Schuby, then B201 and B203.
Admission
Free admission. Purchases directly from the exhibitors.
Opening Hours
Thursday to Sunday, 10:00 AM–7:00 PM.
Contact
Ingrid Berkau, Handgemacht-Märkte, Tel. +49 170 3870665, E-Mail [email protected].
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Where it takes place Handgemacht Kappeln Summer
Hafenfläche Kappeln (Am Hafen)
Hafenfläche, Am Hafen, 24376 Kappeln