Krüglmarkt Amberg
Traditional pottery market in Amberg's Old Town – with Sunday shopping, beer festival, and duck race
About Krüglmarkt
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Tradition from the 17th Century
The Krüglmarkt in Amberg is one of the oldest pottery markets in the Oberpfalz region. Already in the early 17th century, potters from the region traded their earthenware in Amberg. After a long break, the market was revived in 1987 – since then, it has become a fixed date in Amberg's spring calendar, attracting numerous exhibitors and visitors from all over Bavaria every year.
Craftsmanship Instead of Industrial Goods
The Krüglmarkt is consistently positioned as a market for handcrafted ceramics. Industrial goods are expressly not permitted. The range includes functional tableware (plates, cups, bowls, jugs) and decorative items such as vases and sculptures, as well as garden ceramics and ceramic jewelry. Many exhibitors return to Amberg year after year – the connection to the market has grown over decades.
Dragons, Saint George, and Malteserplatz
The market around St. George's Church references the dragon legend of Saint George: the dragon has become the secret mascot of the Krüglmarkt and adorns numerous stalls. Since 2023, the market has taken place on Malteserplatz and the adjacent Georgenstraße – right in the heart of Amberg's historic city center with its medieval city walls and gates.
An Entire Festival Weekend
The Krüglmarkt is traditionally accompanied by a packed festival weekend. On Saturday, the Amberger Bierfest takes place on the Bleichwiese: all six Amberg breweries – Bruckmüller, Kummert, Schloderer, Sterk, Sudhang, and Winkler – serve their beers, accompanied by music bands. On Sunday, the shops in the city center open for Sunday shopping; at the same time, Round Table 69 Amberg organizes the popular duck race in the Vils river, which starts at the bridge in Fronfestgasse.
Amberg in the Oberpfalz
Amberg is an independent city in the Oberpfalz region (State of Bavaria) with just under 43,000 inhabitants. The Old Town is one of the best-preserved medieval cityscapes in Southern Germany, characterized by the "Stadtbrillen" motif, where the Vils river is spanned by two arches. The Krüglmarkt uses this historic backdrop to create a special market atmosphere.
Krüglmarkt — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Krüglmarkt will take place on the weekend of April 25 and 26. On Malteserplatz and in Georgenstraße, ceramists from the region and all over Southern Germany will exhibit their handmade pottery. The weekend is embedded in Amberg's "XXL Festival Weekend" with the Beer Festival, Sunday shopping, and the duck race.
On Saturday, the market opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m. Simultaneously, the Beer Festival runs on the Bleichwiese next to the Amberg Congress Center (ACC) from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.: all six Amberg breweries (Bruckmüller, Kummert, Schloderer, Sterk, Sudhang, and Winkler) are represented. On Sunday, the Krüglmarkt opens at 11 a.m., and at the same time, the shops in the city center open for Sunday shopping. At 3 p.m., the duck race starts in the Vils river at the bridge in Fronfestgasse.
Programme Krüglmarkt 2026
Saturday, April 25, 2026
- 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. – Krüglmarkt on Malteserplatz and Georgenstraße
- 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. – Beer Festival Bleichwiese: Übler Boum (Live Music)
- 2:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. – Beer Festival: Knappschaftskapelle Amberg
- 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. – Beer Festival: Boazn Briada
Sunday, April 26, 2026
- 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. – Krüglmarkt
- 1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. – Sunday Shopping in Amberg's City Center
- 3:00 p.m. – Duck Race in the Vils (Start: Bridge Fronfestgasse, Organizer Round Table 69 Amberg)
Highlights Krüglmarkt 2026
- Over 50 ceramic stalls in a medieval old town setting
- Beer Festival with all six Amberg breweries
- Sunday Shopping in the city center
- Amberg Duck Race in the Vils
- Dragon mascot around St. George's Church
- Several live music acts at the Beer Festival
Prices Krüglmarkt 2026
Admission to the Krüglmarkt is free. Admission to the Beer Festival is also free – beer and food at usual festival prices. Raffle tickets for the duck race can be purchased from Round Table 69 Amberg.
Practical information — Krüglmarkt
Getting There
By Car: A6 (Nuremberg–Prague), exit Amberg-Süd or Amberg-West. Parking garages at Schießplatz and in the city center. By Train: Amberg main station on the Nuremberg–Regensburg line, approx. 15 minutes walk to the Old Town.
Opening Hours
Saturday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. (the Beer Festival takes place on the same day on Bleichwiese, 11 a.m.–9 p.m.). Sunday: 11 a.m.–6 p.m. (Sunday shopping, duck race from 3 p.m.).
Admission
Free admission to the Krüglmarkt.
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Where it takes place Krüglmarkt
Malteserplatz & Georgenstraße
Malteserplatz, 92224 Amberg