Horrheim Pentecost Market
Traditional market on Whit Monday in the Vaihingen district of Horrheim — market, gastronomy, and wine enjoyment
About Pfingstmarkt Horrheim
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Pentecost Market with a Wine Accent
The Horrheim Pfingstmarkt has a unique character among Swabian Pentecost markets: it takes place in a wine-growing village. Horrheim is a district of Vaihingen an der Enz (Ludwigsburg district, AGS 08118) and is located on the Stromberg — a hilly wine landscape between Heilbronn and Bietigheim-Bissingen. The Horrheim Winegrowers' Cooperative, one of the region's traditional wine producers, is a co-organizer and naturally brings local wine as the main beverage to the market.
Traders' Market in the Village Center
The venue is the historic village center of Horrheim. The Krämermarkt (traders' market) extends along the main street and the central market square with the Protestant church in the background. The assortment is diverse:
- Fashion and jewelry
- Leather goods and bags
- Household items and kitchenware
- Creative crafts and decoration
- Toys and stationery
- Seasonal plants, garden items
Most stalls are operated by traveling market vendors from southern Germany, with some regional providers from Vaihingen, Bietigheim, and the Stromberg region. In total, around 50–80 stalls, depending on registrations.
Gastronomy with Horrheim Wine
The culinary aspect is the second strength of the festival — as a wine-growing village, Horrheim serves its own wines on Whit Monday. The Horrheim Winegrowers' Cooperative sets up a wine stand offering tastings of local Trollinger, Lemberger, Riesling, and Schwarzriesling. Wine spritzers, Federweißer (young wine), and sparkling wine from the cooperative are also available. Catering is supplemented by local clubs with barbecue stands, Maultaschen (Swabian dumplings), fries, and non-alcoholic drinks.
Horrheim — Viticulture on the Stromberg
Horrheim was incorporated into Vaihingen in 1970 and is now a district with just under 2,500 inhabitants. Its location on the southern slope of the Stromberg makes it a classic wine-growing village — viticulture has shaped the landscape for centuries. The Horrheim Winegrowers' Cooperative, founded in the 19th century, unites most of Horrheim's winegrowers and is now an important source of Baden-Swabian quality wines.
Whit Monday as a Market Tradition
Pentecost markets have a long tradition in southern Germany — they often mark the beginning of the summer market season and are a reliable fixture in many small towns and villages. The Horrheim Pfingstmarkt shares this tradition with other Pentecost markets in the region (Ehningen Pentecost Market, Köngen Pentecost Market, etc.) — and stands out for its distinct wine focus.
Pfingstmarkt Horrheim — edition 2026
Schedule on Whit Monday 2026
The market follows a Swabian Pentecost market format:
9:00 AM — Market Opening
The stalls open, and the first traders set up their displays. Residents and early visitors arrive.
10:00 AM — Wine Tasting by the Winegrowers' Cooperative
The Horrheim Winegrowers' Cooperative begins its tastings — Trollinger, Lemberger, Riesling, and Schwarzriesling are available for sampling. Standing tables around the wine stand invite visitors to linger.
11:00 AM–2:00 PM — Peak Market Time
The festival area fills up. Families from Vaihingen, Bietigheim, and the Stromberg region come for market shopping and lunch. The club barbecue stands start serving bratwurst, steaks, and Maultaschen.
2:00 PM–4:00 PM — Family Afternoon
A children's carousel, a wheel of fortune, and possibly a small bouncy castle provide entertainment for children. Sometimes a live music group (Schlager, brass band music) plays in the main area.
4:00 PM–6:00 PM — Market Wind-Down
Last purchases, wine spritzers in the afternoon, pleasant atmosphere in the spring sunshine. The first stalls begin dismantling around 5 p.m.
6:00 PM — Market End
Official end. The Horrheim Cooperative and the clubs clear their stands.
Programme Pfingstmarkt Horrheim 2026
Horrheim Pentecost Market 2026 — Daily Schedule
Whit Monday, May 25, 2026
- 9:00 AM — Market opening; all traders set up and open
- 10:00 AM — Start of wine tasting by the Horrheim Winegrowers' Cooperative (Trollinger, Lemberger, Riesling, Schwarzriesling, spritzers, sparkling wine)
- 10:30 AM — Club barbecue stands open (bratwurst, steaks, Maultaschen)
- 11:00 AM–2:00 PM — Peak market time, very busy
- 2:00 PM–4:00 PM — Family afternoon with children's carousel, wheel of fortune, and possibly bouncy castle; occasional live music (Schlager / brass band)
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM — Market wind-down, afternoon wine spritzers
- 6:00 PM — Market end, stalls dismantled
Exhibitor Profiles
- ~50–80 trader and craft stalls (fashion, jewelry, leather goods, household, toys, garden)
- Horrheim Winegrowers' Cooperative — Wine tasting and sales
- Sports and shooting clubs, fire department — Catering stands
- Protestant parish — Cake and coffee stand
Regional Specialties
- Trollinger spritzer €4.50
- Wine tasting €3–5 (several glasses)
- Bratwurst €3.50
- Maultaschen €6
- Swabian potato salad €4
Updates at horrheimer-weingaertner.de/veranstaltungen and vaihingen.de.
Highlights Pfingstmarkt Horrheim 2026
- Pentecost Market in a wine-growing village on the Stromberg
- Wine tasting by the Horrheim Winegrowers' Cooperative
- Trollinger and Lemberger for direct tasting
- Traders' and craft market with 50–80 stalls
- Club catering (sports, fire department, parish)
- Free admission, family-friendly
- Can be combined with a Stromberg hike
Prices Pfingstmarkt Horrheim 2026
Free admission. Wine tasting by the Horrheim Winegrowers' Cooperative: €3–5 for several glasses. Trollinger spritzer €4.50 (0.5 l), glass of wine €3.50–€4.50. Bratwurst €3.50, Maultaschen €6, fries €3.50, potato salad €4, soft drinks €2.50. Direct purchase of Horrheim wines possible (stand prices according to cooperative list).
Practical information — Pfingstmarkt Horrheim
Getting There
By train: to Vaihingen (Enz) Stadt or Bietigheim-Bissingen, then bus 553 or call-a-ride taxi to Horrheim. By car: A8 exit Pforzheim, then B10/B27 towards Vaihingen, then follow signs for Horrheim. Parking is signposted on the outskirts of the village.
Opening Hours
Whit Monday, May 25, 2026. Market typically opens from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission
Free admission. Food and drinks at the club and cooperative stands at fixed prices — Trollinger spritzer €4.50, wine tasting at the Winegrowers' Cooperative €3–5 (several glasses), bratwurst €3.50, Maultaschen €6.
Tip
If you are interested in wine: visit the Horrheim Winegrowers' Cooperative stand — wine sales are also possible outside of tastings. For a hike in the Stromberg, Whit Monday morning is ideal, followed by the market for lunch.
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Ortskern und Marktplatz Horrheim
Ortskern Horrheim, 71665 Vaihingen an der Enz