Herbstmarkt & Verkaufsoffener Sonntag Höchstadt (Mariä-Geburt-Markt)
Traditional Mariä-Geburt-Market with Open Sunday Shopping in Höchstadt a.d.Aisch
About Mariä-Geburt-Markt Höchstadt
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Mariä-Geburt-Market in Höchstadt
The Mariä-Geburt-Market in Höchstadt a.d.Aisch is linked to the Catholic high feast of Mary, *Mariä Geburt* (Mary's Nativity) on September 8th, and is the town's traditional autumn market event. The organizer is the City of Höchstadt a.d.Aisch; the market unfolds throughout the town center, combining a classic market with the Open Sunday Shopping by retailers.
Market and Shopping in the Town Center
Throughout the weekend, market stalls will offer everyday goods, crafts, fashion, jewelry, household items, and a wide range of snacks. On Open Sunday Shopping, the retailers in the town center will also open their doors – in 2026 from 12 PM to 6 PM. This event combines the classic market atmosphere with a shopping opportunity, giving it a special appeal to visitors from the Middle Franconian Aischgrund region.
Open Sunday Shopping = School Enrollment Sunday
In 2026, Open Sunday Shopping coincides with School Enrollment Sunday – an important date in Bavaria for the enrollment of first-graders. The combination of the Mariä-Geburt-Market and School Enrollment Sunday makes the day a special family occasion: shopping for school bags, strolling through the market, and enjoying snacks.
Höchstadt a.d.Aisch in the Aischgrund
Höchstadt a.d.Aisch is a district town in the Erlangen-Höchstadt district in Middle Franconia. It is located on the Aisch river in the fertile Aischgrund, a region with extensive carp ponds and characteristic carp farming. The town sees itself as the 'Carp Metropolis' – the Herbstmarkt accordingly features stalls with regional specialties from the Aischgrund.
Mariä-Geburt-Markt Höchstadt — edition 2026
Autumn Market 2026 in Höchstadt
The 2026 Mariä-Geburt-Market in Höchstadt a.d.Aisch will take place on the weekend from Saturday, September 12th, to Sunday, September 13th, 2026, in the town center. The date is confirmed in the official event calendar of the City of Höchstadt and in several event portals in Middle Franconia.
On Sunday, in addition to the market activities, the retailers in the town center will open for Open Sunday Shopping – according to the city's official announcement, from 12 PM to 6 PM. As September 13th, 2026, is also School Enrollment Sunday in Bavaria, many families will come to town with their new first-graders to buy school bags and supplies – a particularly important date for Höchstadt retailers.
Programme Mariä-Geburt-Markt Höchstadt 2026
Program Outline 2026
- Saturday, September 12th, 2026 – Market begins in the town center; stalls with goods, crafts, and snacks
- Sunday, September 13th, 2026 (Open Sunday Shopping) – Market continues; Open Sunday Shopping for Höchstadt retailers from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM; School Enrollment Sunday
Market Offerings
- Everyday goods, fashion, jewelry, household items
- Crafts, regional specialties from the Aischgrund
- Snacks with bratwurst, crêpes, sweet specialties, and more
- Stalls from regional producers (carp farmers, honey, bread, etc.)
Current information on the exact program: hoechstadt.de.
Highlights Mariä-Geburt-Markt Höchstadt 2026
- Traditional Mariä-Geburt-Market with Open Sunday Shopping
- Town center shops open Sunday 12 PM–6 PM
- September 13th, 2026 = Bavarian School Enrollment Sunday
- Stalls with goods, crafts, and Aischgrund specialties
- Free admission in the town center
Prices Mariä-Geburt-Markt Höchstadt 2026
Free admission. Goods and food are paid for individually at the respective stall operators and retailers.
Practical information — Mariä-Geburt-Markt Höchstadt
Getting There
Höchstadt a.d.Aisch is located in the Erlangen-Höchstadt district, about 30 km northwest of Erlangen and 50 km northwest of Nuremberg. By car via the A3 (Würzburg–Nuremberg) exit Höchstadt-Nord/Ost. By train to Höchstadt-Etzelskirchen station (seasonal) or Erlangen, then continue by bus or car.
Opening Hours
Market: daytime throughout the weekend (exact times available on the city website).
Open Sunday Shopping: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (some sources also mention 1:00 PM–5:00 PM; the city publishes official times before the event).
Admission
Admission is free. Goods and food are paid for at the respective stall operators.
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