Höhr-Grenzhausen Burns Ceramics
Grand Ceramics Festival on Easter Monday in Höhr-Grenzhausen, the only small town in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network for Ceramics
About Höhr-Grenzhausen Burns Ceramics
„Höhr-Grenzhausen brennt Keramik“ is one of the most important ceramic events in the Westerwald and has marked the start of the tourist season in the Kannenbäckerland for over 20 years. On Easter Monday, the town centre of the pottery town transforms into a vibrant showcase of contemporary and traditional ceramics.
In 2026, the festival opens on Monday, April 6th, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Workshops and galleries invite visitors, artists present their work, and demonstrations on the potter's wheel and at the kilns provide insights into the craft. A free shuttle service connects the venues, and parking is free.
Höhr-Grenzhausen — a UNESCO Creative City
Höhr-Grenzhausen is the only small town in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the category Crafts and Folk Art. This international award honours the town's centuries-old ceramic tradition and its current combination of craft, design, research, and education. The Westerwald Ceramics Museum, the Higher Vocational School for Ceramics, the Institute for Artistic Ceramics and Glass at Koblenz University of Applied Sciences, and numerous independent potteries and designer studios form a unique cluster.
The Festival as the Start of the Season
For over two decades, „Höhr-Grenzhausen brennt Keramik“ on Easter Monday has marked the beginning of the tourist season in the Kannenbäckerland. The festival serves as both a showcase for local workshops and a meeting point for collectors, designers, and enthusiasts. Thousands of visitors from Germany and abroad use the extended Easter weekend to visit the pottery town.
Workshops, Galleries, Demonstrations
Potteries, workshops, and galleries open their doors throughout the town. Visitors can watch the artists at work: on the potter's wheel, glazing, firing, and decorating. Many workshops display their current collections, and some invite visitors to participate. The Ceramics Museum presents special exhibitions.
Diversity of Westerwald Ceramics
The spectrum ranges from traditional Westerwald salt-glazed stoneware decorated in blue to contemporary designer ceramics and artistic sculptures and installations. The diversity of styles and techniques makes the festival a unique tour through contemporary ceramic art.
Free Shuttle
To allow visitors to easily move between the often widely dispersed workshops and galleries, the organiser offers a free shuttle service. Parking in the town area is also free. This allows for a relaxed exploration of the festival without the constant search for parking spaces.
Höhr-Grenzhausen Burns Ceramics — edition 2026
„Höhr-Grenzhausen brennt Keramik“ 2026 takes place on Easter Monday, April 6th, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Workshops and galleries open their doors throughout the town, artists showcase their work, and demonstrations on the potter's wheel and at the kilns offer insights into the craft. A free shuttle connects the venues, and parking is free.
The exact programme for 2026, including the list of participating workshops and galleries, will be published by the organiser in spring. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years. Numerous potteries, designer studios, galleries, and the Westerwald Ceramics Museum are expected.
Programme Höhr-Grenzhausen Burns Ceramics 2026
The exact programme for 2026 will be published by the organiser in spring. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:
- Easter Monday 06.04.2026, 11:00 AM: Official opening of the festival
- 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Workshops, potteries, designer studios, and galleries open throughout the town
- Live Demonstrations: On the potter's wheel, glazing, at the kiln, decorating
- Sales: Current collections directly from the workshops, individual pieces, and editions
- Westerwald Ceramics Museum: Special exhibitions and hands-on activities
- Free Shuttle: Shuttle service between the often widely dispersed venues
- Free Parking: Throughout the town area
- 6:00 PM: Official festival closing, many workshops extend their opening hours into the late afternoon
The complete list of participating workshops and the detailed programme will be communicated via the town of Höhr-Grenzhausen and the Kannenbäckerland Tourist Service.
Highlights Höhr-Grenzhausen Burns Ceramics 2026
- Start of the tourist season in the Kannenbäckerland
- Over 20 years of tradition
- UNESCO Creative City, the only small town in the Network for Crafts and Folk Art
- Workshops, galleries, demonstrations, sales
- Free shuttle and free parking
Prices Höhr-Grenzhausen Burns Ceramics 2026
Free admission. Sales in the workshops at their respective prices.
Practical information — Höhr-Grenzhausen Burns Ceramics
Date 2026
Easter Monday, April 6, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location
Throughout the town of Höhr-Grenzhausen, 56203 Höhr-Grenzhausen, Kannenbäckerland, Westerwaldkreis, Rhineland-Palatinate.
Admission
Free admission to all participating workshops and galleries.
Shuttle and Parking
Free shuttle service between the venues. Free parking in the town area.
Getting There
By car via the A48 (exit Höhr-Grenzhausen). Public transport: VRM bus lines from Koblenz, Höhr-Grenzhausen station (RB 28). Approximately 25 minutes from Koblenz main station.
Tips
Sturdy footwear is recommended – some workshops require stairs or uneven terrain. For a day trip, visitors should bring a bag for purchased items and perhaps some cash, as many workshops offer direct sales. Can be combined with a visit to the Westerwald Ceramics Museum.
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