35th Erfurt Autumn and Cereal Market
Thuringian nurseries and direct marketers on Domplatz — 35th edition of the harvest festival market
About Cereal Market Erfurt
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35 Years of Harvest Market in front of Erfurt Cathedral
The Erfurt Autumn and Cereal Market celebrates its 35th edition in 2026. The name "Cereals" goes back to the Roman goddess of harvest, Ceres — the market has seen itself as a contemporary form of the harvest festival market since the 1990s and is now one of the most traditional fresh produce markets in Central Germany.
Domplatz as a Marketplace
On September 18 and 19, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, around 100 exhibitors will occupy Domplatz Erfurt — Europe's largest medieval square and landmark of the Thuringian state capital. Against the backdrop of Erfurt Cathedral and St. Severus Church, the stalls will offer the full spectrum of a classic autumn market:
Plants, Floristry, and Delicacies
- Perennials and Plants — colorful late summer perennials, winter-hardy plants, flower bulbs for spring blooms 2027, roses, herb pots
- Floristry — autumnal bouquets, arrangements, decorative dried materials
- Fruit and Vegetables — directly from Thuringian nurseries and direct marketers
- Honey from regional beekeepers
- Spices and Teas
- Thuringian Bratwurst, baked goods, bakery specialties
- Handicrafts — baskets, leather goods, needlework
Thuringian Nurseries in Focus
The special value of the market lies in its strong regional roots: Thuringian nurseries and direct marketers dominate the exhibitor field. The market is therefore also a showcase of Thuringian horticulture — from Erfurt's city gardens (the garden city tradition since the 19th century shapes Erfurt's cityscape) to small direct marketers from the Thuringian Basin and the Ore Mountains foothills.
Erfurt — Garden City and State Capital
The state capital Erfurt (around 215,000 inhabitants) in the center of Thuringia has a pronounced horticultural tradition. The egapark Erfurt — the former site of the GDR's International Garden Exhibition iga — is now one of the largest garden parks in Germany. This garden city tradition is reflected in the Cereal Market: regional, quality-oriented, with the cathedral as a spectacular backdrop.
Cereal Market Erfurt — edition 2026
2026 Edition — 35th Edition
The 35th edition marks over three decades of harvest market tradition in front of Erfurt Cathedral. Around 100 exhibitors shape the market scene — Thuringian nurseries are the focus, complemented by direct marketers from the Thuringian Basin, regional beekeepers, bakeries, and craftspeople.
The emphasis is on "colorful perennials, winter-hardy plants, flower bulbs, and roses, through to herb pots, spices, and tea, and autumnal floristry" — a complete selection for autumn garden and home decoration.
Programme Cereal Market Erfurt 2026
Friday, September 18, 2026 — 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Market opening in the early morning
- Best selection of plants, perennials, and flower bulbs
- Direct sales of fruit, vegetables, honey
- Thuringian Bratwurst and baked goods from 9 a.m.
- Exhibitor advice on care and planting
Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Full operation throughout the day
- Main visitor day with the largest attendance
- Special floristry program with autumn arrangements
- Handicraft stations for gifts
- Festive conclusion around 3 p.m.
Exhibitor Assortment
- Perennials and winter-hardy plants for garden and balcony
- Flower bulbs for spring blooms 2027
- Roses, herb pots, spices, teas
- Autumnal floristry and arrangements
- Fruit, vegetables, honey, Bratwurst, baked goods
- Baskets, leather goods, handicrafts
Highlights Cereal Market Erfurt 2026
- 35th edition of the harvest market on Erfurt's Domplatz
- Around 100 exhibitors from Thuringia
- Focus on Thuringian nurseries and direct marketers
- Perennials, winter-hardy plants, flower bulbs, roses
- Autumnal floristry and arrangements
- Fruit, vegetables, honey, Thuringian Bratwurst
- Handicrafts: baskets, leather goods, needlework
- Against the backdrop of Erfurt Cathedral and St. Severus Church
- Free admission
Prices Cereal Market Erfurt 2026
Free admission. Goods at fair direct marketer prices — no intermediary structures.
Practical information — Cereal Market Erfurt
Date 2026
Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
Location
Domplatz Erfurt, 99084 Erfurt.
Admission
Free.
Getting There
By train: Erfurt Hbf ICE station, then approx. 10 min. walk or take tram lines 2, 3, or 6 to Domplatz. Bus line 90. Domplatz parking garage.
Application for Exhibitors
Application deadline until August 31, 2026. Applications to: Kulturdirektion, Benediktsplatz 1, 99084 Erfurt.
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Domplatz Erfurt
Domplatz, 99084 Erfurt