Mittelalterliches Handelskontor zu Wedel
Two days of medieval spectacle on the Rathausplatz
About Handelskontor Wedel
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A Marketplace Like From Another Era
When the wooden stalls are set up on the second weekend of October 2026, the everyday backdrop of Wedel's Rathausplatz will almost completely disappear for two days. In its place, merchants' stalls with handmade knives, leather goods, wool felt, candles, incense, and mead will appear. Traders and craftsmen in contemporary-looking clothing will demonstrate their crafts and invite participation – a scene that fits harmoniously into the historically shaped cityscape around the Roland and Wedel's town hall.
Program and Atmosphere
The concept includes performances by travelling musicians with hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes, and shawm, storytellers for the younger guests, and show fight groups demonstrating the craft of swordsmanship. Medieval dishes such as Flammkuchen, Stick bread, candied almonds, and hearty stews from the cauldron ensure culinary well-being, accompanied by mead, beer, and hot Hypocras (spiced wine).
Embedded in a Shopping Weekend
The Handelskontor is part of a broad-based Wedel event weekend with the traditional Sunday shopping. Those who visit the market can simultaneously explore the shops in Wedel's city center and spend a relaxing autumn day in the northern commuter belt of Hamburg.
Wedel and the Middle Ages
The town of Wedel is located in the Pinneberg district in Schleswig-Holstein, directly on the Elbe river and right on the Hamburg city limits. With the Handelskontor, the historic market rights town celebrates its long tradition as a hub for trade and crafts on the Lower Elbe. The event is organized by Wedel Marketing e.V. in cooperation with Schlangenschrein-Events.
Handelskontor Wedel — edition 2026
2026 Edition — Dates and Key Facts
On Saturday, October 10th, and Sunday, October 11th, 2026, Wedel's Rathausplatz will once again transform into a medieval market. The exact opening hours and the full program will be announced by the city of Wedel and the organizer Schlangenschrein-Events in the weeks leading up to the event on the official channels.
What to Expect
- Market: around 20 stalls with medieval goods, crafts, and wares
- Music: traveling minstrels with historical instruments
- Show Fights: demonstrations of historical martial arts
- Culinary: Stick bread, candied almonds, Flammkuchen, mead, beer, mulled wine
- Family Activities: hands-on activities and storytellers for children
Combined with the Sunday shopping, the Handelskontor forms the autumn highlight in Wedel's event calendar.
Programme Handelskontor Wedel 2026
Provisional Program
The exact program times for 2026 have not yet been published at the time of announcement. As a rule, the market is open from Saturday afternoon until late evening and on Sunday until early evening. Performances by the musicians take place several times a day in the central market area, and the show fight groups usually perform their demonstrations in the morning and late afternoon. The organizer will announce precise times via the event page of the city of Wedel as well as on the Facebook page of Wedel Marketing.
Highlights Handelskontor Wedel 2026
Show fight groups, traveling minstrels, mead and herb market, Sunday shopping in Wedel's city center.
Prices Handelskontor Wedel 2026
Free admission. Prices at the stalls vary depending on the vendor.
Practical information — Handelskontor Wedel
Getting There
S-Bahn S1 from Hamburg to Wedel (terminus), then a five-minute walk to the Rathausplatz. By car via the A23 (exit Pinneberg-Süd) or the B431. Parking available at the train station and in Tinsdaler Straße.
Admission
Free. Food and purchases are paid for on-site.
Tips
Combine your visit with the Sunday shopping in Wedel's city center and a trip to the Schulauer Fährhaus, where the ship welcome facility "Willkomm-Höft" greets arriving ships.
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Where it takes place Handelskontor Wedel
Rathausplatz Wedel
Rathausplatz, 22880 Wedel