Autumn Market and Town Festival Simmern (Pumpkin, Potato, and Cabbage)
Maje, gucke, kaafe — Autumn Market and Sunday Shopping in the Hunsrück District Town
About Autumn Market Simmern
Simmern, with just under 8,000 inhabitants, is the district town of the Rhein-Hunsrück district and is considered the secret capital of the Hunsrück. The annual Autumn Market with Town Festival, along with the AdventLights Christmas Market, is one of the two major crowd-pullers that completely animate the city center. The organizer is the Werbegemeinschaft Simmern Attraktiv e.V. in close coordination with the City of Simmern and the Simmern-Rheinböllen association.
The namesake trio “Pumpkin, Potato, and Cabbage” is the program: Market stalls feature numerous pumpkin varieties — from classic Halloween pumpkins to rare Hokkaido and ornamental pumpkins — regional potato varieties directly from Hunsrück farmers, sauerkraut, white cabbage, and savoy cabbage. These are joined by apple growers from the surrounding area, beekeepers with honey and beeswax products, manufacturers of jams, liqueurs, and brandies, as well as vendors of autumn decorations made from natural materials.
The market begins at the Schinderhannesturm, Simmern's medieval landmark, starting at 11 a.m. From there, a continuous row of stalls stretches across the central shopping street to Schinderhannesplatz and Schlossplatz. In parallel, the city center shops open from 1 p.m. for the Sunday with open shops — an exception to the town festival regulations, officially approved in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Several action stages provide musical accompaniment and interactive programs. Food trucks and stands from Simmern associations offer “Spießbraten” (roast pork), “Reibekuchen” (potato pancakes), bratwurst, tarte flambée, “Federweißen” (young wine), and autumn soups. For children, there are face-painting stands, craft activities centered around pumpkins and autumn leaves, and small amusement rides. The festival runs until 6 p.m. — a compact, family-friendly event within a manageable timeframe.
Autumn Market Simmern — edition 2026
The 2026 edition continues the concept of previous years: market vendors around Schinderhannesturm, stalls along the entire main axis, gastronomic offerings from Simmern associations, a family program, and musical accompaniment. The Sunday with open shops starting at 1 p.m. also makes the day an enjoyable shopping experience.
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in spring/summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years: market from 11 a.m., Sunday with open shops from 1 p.m., stage program distributed throughout the city center, with a focus on regional autumn products.
Programme Autumn Market Simmern 2026
Daily Schedule (Expected)
- 10:00 a.m.: City center opens for visitors
- 11:00 a.m.: Autumn Market starts at Schinderhannesturm
- 1:00 p.m.: Sunday with open shops begins — shops open
- Afternoon: Musical programs on the action stages, children's activities (pumpkin carving, crafts, face painting)
- 6:00 p.m.: Festival ends
Market Offerings
Pumpkins of all varieties, Hunsrück potato varieties, sauerkraut and savoy cabbage, regional apples, honey and bee products, jams, liqueurs, brandies, autumn decorations made from natural materials, handicrafts. Gastronomy: “Spießbraten” (roast pork), “Reibekuchen” (potato pancakes), bratwurst, tarte flambée, “Federweißer” (young wine).
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in spring/summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years.
Highlights Autumn Market Simmern 2026
Prices Autumn Market Simmern 2026
Practical information — Autumn Market Simmern
Date and Time: Sunday, October 4, 2026, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Market from 11 a.m., Sunday with open shops from 1 p.m.
Getting There: Simmern is located on the B 50 between Bingen and Trier, easily accessible via the A 61 (Rheinböllen exit). Only 20 minutes from Frankfurt-Hahn Airport. Parking is available on the outskirts of town; the city center is closed to traffic.
Admission: Free.
Families: Very suitable, with children's programs and compact routes.
Accessibility: The city center is mostly level, with some cobblestone sections.
Contact: Werbegemeinschaft Simmern Attraktiv e.V. via https://www.simmern.de/
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