Kunstmarkt am Nonnenhaus Tübingen

Tübingen's Old Town as an Open Gallery

The Metzgergasse, in Tübingen's historic center, connects the Holzmarkt quarter with the Neckar promenade and the market square. At its western end, it opens onto the Nonnenhaus – one of Tübingen's oldest half-timbered houses, dating back to the 13th/14th century. Here, in one of the university city's oldest alleys, the Kunstmarkt am Nonnenhaus takes place once a year.

South German Crafts in a Compact Space

The city of Tübingen annually invites around 40 artisans from the South German region. The range reflects what currently shapes the regional craft scene:

• Jewelry made from silver, copper, gemstones, wood
• Felt objects – from wall art to fashion accessories
• Ceramics: functional ceramics, art ceramics, Raku, stoneware
• Metalwork in brass, iron, copper (blacksmithing and goldsmithing)
• Wood objects: turned items, carvings, furniture, and bowls
• Photographs by regional photographers
• Minerals and gemstones
• Textile art: hand-woven pieces, patchwork, embroidery

Car-Free and Summery

During the market (10 AM to 4 PM), the area between Metzgergasse and Nonnenhaus is closed to car traffic from 9 AM to 6 PM. The stalls are decorated, often with awnings and natural materials, so the market blends harmoniously into the medieval alleyway setting. Cafés and restaurants in the surrounding alleys provide culinary refreshments.

Tübingen — University City on the Neckar

Tübingen is located in the Tübingen district on the middle reaches of the Neckar River and is, along with Heidelberg, one of South Germany's most famous university cities. The Eberhard Karls University (founded in 1477) shapes the cityscape to this day: students, research, a vibrant cultural and pub scene, and a well-preserved Old Town around the Rathausplatz, Marktplatz, and Stiftskirche form a dense urban fabric. The art market fits almost organically into this atmosphere.