31st Marbach Pottery and Handicraft Market

Pottery, Glass, Wood Under Old Trees

On Saturday, June 27th, and Sunday, June 28th, 2026, the 31st Marbach Pottery and Handicraft Market will be held on Schillerhöhe — a hill on the outskirts of Marbach am Neckar, nestled in a historic park with trees over 100 years old. Over 60 artisans will present their works: ceramics and tableware, glass, textiles, porcelain, woodwork, and much more. A sales exhibition that has been one of Southern Germany's traditional handicraft markets since 1990.

What You'll Find on Schillerhöhe

The range includes functional ceramics (tableware, vases, bowls), artistic ceramics (sculptures, reliefs, wall objects), and specialties — Raku pottery, glaze experiments, Japanese-inspired forms. In addition, there will be glassblowing works (drinking glasses, vases, bowls, glass beads), textiles (hand-woven scarves, dyed fabrics, knitted hats), porcelain painting, and woodwork (bowls, cutting boards, children's furniture, sculptures). Each artist will have their own stand where visitors can buy their works and speak directly with the creators.

Schillerhöhe — Park and Festival Grounds

Schillerhöhe is a historically developed park on the outskirts of Marbach. It includes the Schiller National Museum, the German Literature Archive Marbach (DLA), and the birthplace of Friedrich Schiller — three central literary institutions that make Marbach one of the important Schiller sites in Germany. The park with its old trees, well-maintained paths, and views of the Neckar valley provides an extraordinary festival backdrop — the combination of culture, nature, and market explains the pottery market's popularity for over 30 years.

Marbach am Neckar — City of Schiller

Marbach am Neckar, a town with around 16,000 inhabitants in the Ludwigsburg district, is located on the Neckar river between Ludwigsburg and Heilbronn. It is famous primarily as the birthplace of Friedrich Schiller (1759–1805). The Schiller National Museum, the German Literature Archive (one of the largest collections of German-language literary manuscripts ever), and Schiller's birthplace shape the town's identity. Visitors to the pottery market can combine their visit with a trip to the Schiller Museum or a stroll through the historic old town — Marbach is surprisingly rich for its size.

Organizer Melchingen Handicraft Markets

The organizer of the Marbach Pottery and Handicraft Market is the company Kunsthandwerkermärkte Melchingen, which operates a network of high-quality handicraft markets in Baden-Württemberg. The selection of exhibitors is strictly curated — only artists with high craftsmanship quality and independent style are admitted. This curation explains the high standard of the Marbach event.