Lichtenfelser Korbmarkt – Basket Weaving Culture Festival
International Market of Basket Weaving and Basket Making Art
About Korbmarkt Lichtenfels
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City of Basket Makers
Lichtenfels, in the Lichtenfels district of Upper Franconia, bears the epithet "City of Basket Makers". The Lichtenfelser Korbmarkt is the city's largest and most traditional festival, and at the same time the most significant international market for weaving culture. The event transforms the city center into a "vibrant stage for craftsmanship, culture, and encounters".
Weaving Culture as World Cultural Heritage
Weaving culture has been recognized as intangible cultural heritage in Bavaria since 2016 and is listed in the national directory. In Lichtenfels, the craft is kept alive through the vocational school for weaving design and international knowledge networks.
Market and Program
Basket makers and weavers from all over the world present their work. The program includes music, exhibitions, interactive activities, and a family program. Friday evening is marked by a festive opening and entertainment program, while Saturday and Sunday feature the main market. Sunday is a Sunday with open shops.
A Crowd Puller
The 2025 edition attracted over 100,000 visitors – a milestone for the event. The Korbmarkt draws craft enthusiasts, families, and cultural tourists from all over Bavaria and beyond, serving as a flagship of Upper Franconian craft tradition.
Korbmarkt Lichtenfels — edition 2026
From September 18 to 20, 2026, the Korbmarkt will once again transform the city center of Lichtenfels into an international stage for weaving culture. Weavers and basket makers from all over the world will present their craft.
Friday evening will feature a festive opening with an entertainment program, and the market will take place on Saturday and Sunday. Sunday, September 20, is also a Sunday with open shops.
Programme Korbmarkt Lichtenfels 2026
2026 Program Structure
- Friday, September 18: festive opening, entertainment program
- Saturday, September 19: international weaving and basket market
- Sunday, September 20: market + Sunday with open shops
- Music, exhibitions, hands-on activities, family program
Highlights Korbmarkt Lichtenfels 2026
- Largest international market of weaving culture
- Basket makers from around the world
- Bavarian Intangible Cultural Heritage
- Sunday with open shops
- Over 100,000 visitors
Prices Korbmarkt Lichtenfels 2026
Admission to the Korbmarkt is free. Sunday is a Sunday with open shops.
Practical information — Korbmarkt Lichtenfels
Getting There
Lichtenfels is located on the Bamberg–Saalfeld railway line and is accessible by regional and long-distance trains. The city center is within walking distance of the train station.
Admission
Admission to the Korbmarkt is free. Sunday is a Sunday with open shops.
Tip
The complete program, including the opening evening, market hours, and family activities, will be published on the official website.
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Where it takes place Korbmarkt Lichtenfels
Innenstadt Lichtenfels