Name: Kunst Handwerker Messe Nördlingen 2026
Start: 2026-07-18T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-19T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Historische Altstadt Nördlingen

Kunsthandwerkermesse

About Kunsthandwerkermesse

The Kunst Handwerker Messe Nördlingen transforms the beautiful historic old town of the Swabian city of Nördlingen (Donau-Ries district) into a colorful, inspiring visitor market for a weekend in July. Arts and crafts, design, and culinary offerings are presented amidst the medieval alleys and the completely preserved city wall. The special charm lies in the arrangement of the stands within the historic city area, creating an attractive and lively flow for visitors – a market experience in a unique setting with free admission.

Dates 18 Jul — 19 Jul 2026

Venue Nördlingen (09779)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Kunsthandwerkermesse — edition 2026

The Kunst Handwerker Messe Nördlingen 2026 takes place on July 18 and 19, 2026, in the historic old town of Nördlingen. Arts and crafts, design, and culinary offerings are presented amidst the medieval alleys around Hallgasse. Admission is free.

The Kunst Handwerker Messe Nördlingen 2026 will be held on July 18 and 19, 2026, in the beautiful historic old town of Nördlingen. The colorful, inspiring visitor market offers art, craft, design, and culinary delights in a historic setting.

The stands are spread throughout the historic city area around Hallgasse, creating an attractive and lively flow for visitors. Visitors can stroll between half-timbered houses and the famous city wall to discover handmade products. Admission is free. The organizer is Event & Marketing (Hermann-J. Scherer).

Highlights Kunsthandwerkermesse 2026

The unique setting of the medieval old town with its completely preserved city wall, the stands distributed throughout the city area offering art, craft, and design, as well as the accompanying culinary offerings.

Programme Kunsthandwerkermesse 2026

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Arts and crafts market in the historic old town (Hallgasse and surroundings)
Stands with art, craft, design, and culinary products
Strolling between half-timbered houses and the city wall

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Continuation of the market in the old town
Handmade products by regional and national artisans
Culinary stands

Detailed opening hours will be announced on kunsthandwerkermesse.de.

Prices Kunsthandwerkermesse 2026

Admission for visitors is free. Goods at the stands and culinary offerings are subject to charge.

Practical information

Practical information — Kunsthandwerkermesse

Getting There

Nördlingen is located in the Donau-Ries district on the Romantic Road, accessible via the B25 and B29 federal highways, as well as by train (Nördlingen station). The fair takes place in the historic old town around Hallgasse.

Admission

Admission for visitors is free.

Tourist Information

For questions about accommodation, the Nördlingen Tourist Information office can help, Tel. +49 9081 84-116.

Arts and Crafts in a Medieval Setting

The Kunst Handwerker Messe Nördlingen is one of the most atmospheric arts and crafts markets in Bavarian Swabia. Nördlingen, in the Donau-Ries district, is famous for its fully preserved, walkable city wall and its intact medieval old town within the Nördlinger Ries – the crater of a meteorite impact. The fair takes place in this unique setting.

Art, Craft, Design, and Culinary Delights

Artisans and designers present handmade products: from jewelry, ceramics, and textile art to wood and metalwork, and design objects. The offering is complemented by culinary stands. The special appeal lies in the distribution of the stands throughout the historic city area, creating a lively flow for visitors.

A Market for Strolling

The fair invites visitors to stroll and discover: stands line the streets between half-timbered houses, gates, and towers, allowing visitors to experience the city and the arts and crafts at the same time. Admission is free.

Organizer and Region

The fair is organized by Event & Marketing (Hermann-J. Scherer). Nördlingen is located in the Free State of Bavaria on the Romantic Road and is a popular destination in the Ries region.