Name: Herforder Frühling 2026
Start: 2026-04-19T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-04-19T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Herforder Innenstadt — Gänsemarkt und Rathausplatz

Herforder Frühling

About Herforder Frühling

The Herforder Frühling is the city festival organized by Stadtmarketing Pro Herford. On Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Herford's city center will transform into a vibrant world of experiences: Radewiger Spring Market at Gänsemarkt with 45 stalls, the 19th Herforder Auto Mile on Rathausplatz with over 70 vehicles, the 2nd Bike Mile, a flea market along Lübberstraße, live Italian music in the Markthalle, and a children's program at Linnenbauerplatz. Shops will be open for Sunday shopping from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Dates 19 Apr — 19 Apr 2026

Venue Herford (05758)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Herforder Frühling — edition 2026

Herforder Frühling on Sunday, April 19, 2026, 11:00 AM–6:00 PM, throughout Herford's city center. Radewiger Spring Market at Gänsemarkt (45 stalls), 19th Herforder Auto Mile on Rathausplatz (70+ vehicles), 2nd Bike Mile, flea market along Lübberstraße, live Italian music in the Markthalle, children's program at Linnenbauerplatz. Sunday shopping from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

One day, multiple program highlights spread across the city center. Pro Herford, in collaboration with retailers, car dealerships, and local associations, organizes the city's spring festival to revive the city center after winter.

Highlights Herforder Frühling 2026

11:00 AM–6:00 PM program throughout the city center
45 stalls at the Radewiger Spring Market
70+ vehicles on the Auto Mile
Flea market on Lübberstraße
Sunday shopping 1 PM–6 PM

Programme Herforder Frühling 2026

Herforder Frühling 2026 Program — Sunday, April 19, 11:00 AM–6:00 PM

Gänsemarkt — Radewiger Spring Market

45 stalls with spring decorations, plants, handicrafts
Face painting for children
Brass band concert on the market stage

Rathausplatz — 19th Herforder Auto Mile

70+ vehicles from Herford car dealerships
Test seating, consultations, purchasing advice

2nd Bike Mile

Specialist bicycle dealers with advice and test rides
E-bike test rides
Safety stands from police, ADFC, traffic safety council

Lübberstraße — Flea Market

Private individuals selling bric-a-brac, antiques, books

Linnenbauerplatz — Children's Program

Play stations, craft activities, entertainment

Markthalle — Live Italian Music

1:00 PM–6:00 PM: Acoustic concert with Italian repertoire

Spring Walk-Acts

Walk-around entertainers and costume events throughout the entire city center

1:00 PM–6:00 PM: Sunday Shopping

Shops in Herford's city center open

Detailed maps and exhibitor lists: herford-erleben.herford.de.

Prices Herforder Frühling 2026

Admission is completely free. Food and drinks at market stalls cost €3–€10.

Practical information

Practical information — Herforder Frühling

Getting There

By Train: Herford Central Station (Hbf), 5-minute walk to the city center. By Car: A2 exit Herford-Ost, parking garages at Schillerplatz, Stadttheater, and Rathaus.

Prices

Admission to the Herforder Frühling is completely free. Flea market bargains vary by stall. Food costs €3–€10.

Tip

Arrive early (from 11 AM) for a relaxed browse at the flea market — the best bargains go quickly. With children: Linnenbauerplatz offers play stations. Sunday shopping from 1 PM to 6 PM for your spring purchases.

The Herforder Frühling — City Spring Festival

The Herforder Frühling is the annual spring festival with which Pro Herford GmbH (city marketing) revives Herford's city center after winter. On Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, visitors can expect a packed program of markets, mobility, family activities, music, and shopping — all in the historic city center between the Minster, St. Marien Church, and the Town Hall.

Markets — Radewiger Spring Market and Flea Market

Radewiger Spring Market at Gänsemarkt: 45 stalls offering spring decorations, plants, and handicrafts. Plus, face painting for children and a brass band concert.
Flea Market along Lübberstraße: Private individuals selling bric-a-brac and antiques — one of the most attractive bargain hunting spots in OWL (Ostwestfalen-Lippe) in spring.

Mobility — Auto Mile and Bike Mile

A typical Herford concept: Mobility becomes a showcase:

19th Herforder Auto Mile on Rathausplatz featuring over 70 vehicles from all local car dealerships — from compact cars to premium SUVs. Test seating and consultations are free.
2nd Bike Mile with specialist bicycle dealers, e-bike test rides, safety organizations (police, ADFC, traffic safety council), and advice on cycling mobility.

Family, Music, and Enjoyment

The program caters to the whole family:

Spring Walk-Acts: Walk-around entertainers and costume events throughout the city center
Children's Program at Linnenbauerplatz: Play stations, craft activities, entertainment
Live Italian Music in the Markthalle from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM — acoustic sets, Bossa Nova, Italian classics
Street food stalls with spring-themed specialties

Sunday Shopping

From 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, shops in Herford's city center will be open for Sunday shopping — spring heralds the new spring collection, with many boutiques, concept stores, and chain stores participating. Pro Herford coordinates and promotes the event through city media.

Herford — Hanseatic City in Ostwestfalen-Lippe

Herford (approx. 67,000 inhabitants) is the district capital of the Kreis Herford in Ostwestfalen-Lippe. The former Hanseatic city, with its Minster, Minster Square, and historic old town, provides a perfect stage for city center events. Pro Herford organizes various city festivals throughout the year — the Herforder Frühling in April, the City Kirmes in October, and the Christmas Market in December are the three main highlights.