MarienJahrMarkt Prenzlau

MarienJahrMarkt – Spring in the Uckermark

The MarienJahrMarkt Prenzlau, with its nearly two-week run, is one of Brandenburg's longest spring fairs. It takes place every year at the end of May/beginning of June on the Marktberg – the historic market hill area in the center of Prenzlau –. In 2026, the market runs from May 29 to June 9 (Ascension Day to after Pentecost).

Rides and Stalls

The Marktberg transforms into a classic funfair area:

• Tornado roller coaster as the main attraction.
• Bumper cars – the eternal classic for teenagers and adults.
• Baby-Flug for the little ones.
• Children's carousel with horses and fairy tale figures.
• Shooting galleries, lottery stalls, dice stalls.
• Crêpe, Langos, and Bratwurst stands; grilled farmer's specialties.
• Sweets – candied almonds, cotton candy, gingerbread hearts.

Sperlich Funfair Business – 4th Generation

The organizer and operator of the MarienJahrMarkt has been the Sperlich Funfair Business for generations – now in its 4th generation. The Sperlich family maintains a long-standing close relationship with the city of Prenzlau and ensures the continuity of the market tradition.

Opening Hours and Admission

• Monday – Friday: from 1:00 PM
• Saturday – Sunday: from 11:00 AM
• Ascension Day & Whit Monday: from 11:00 AM
• Free admission – rides are paid for individually.

City Festival on June 6th Alongside

In the middle of the market's run, the Prenzlau City Festival will also take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Stages, music, and market stalls in the pedestrian zone perfectly complement the funfair offerings – a weekend when the entire city center is buzzing. The "Men's Day Party" on Ascension Day (May 14, 2026) is also part of the extended festival season.

Prenzlau – Capital of the Uckermark

Prenzlau (around 19,000 inhabitants) is the district town of the Uckermark district and is located on the Unteruckersee lake in one of Northern Germany's most impressive lake landscapes. The medieval city wall with its towers, St. Mary's Church, and the Dominican monastery shape the cityscape. The Marktberg is the city's historic gathering and market trading place.