Mittelalterliches Handelskontor zu Wedel

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.