Naturpark-Markt Unterkirnach

Nature Park Markets — The Trademark of the Black Forest

The Naturpark Südschwarzwald e.V. organizes a full season of Nature Park Markets in cooperation with municipalities and producers — in 2026, there will be 36 dates in various Black Forest communities. The concept is clear: regional products, artisanal goods, no industrial trinkets. Every market vendor must produce their goods themselves or sell directly from their farm — a strict selection process that guarantees the market's character and quality.

At the Mühlenplatz Unterkirnach

The Mühlenplatz in the center of Unterkirnach serves as the venue for this Nature Park Market. In 2026, the market opens on Sunday, July 5, around 11 AM. The stalls offer the typical range of Nature Park products: Black Forest ham and smoked meats, sausages and cured meats, cheese from Black Forest dairies, wood-fired bread, honey from local beekeepers, schnapps from Black Forest distilleries (cherry, Williams pear, mirabelle plum, damson plum), berries and juices, plus handcrafted items: wood carvings, Black Forest shingles, ceramics, textiles with wooden buttons and traditional motifs.

Enjoy Homeland — The Brand Identity

The motto of the Nature Park Markets — “Heimat genießen” (Enjoy Homeland) — is the program. Unlike the large tourist markets in the main Black Forest towns, the Nature Park Markets are often smaller, more intimate, with a family atmosphere. They cater to locals and tourists alike, serving as a meeting place between producers and consumers. The stalls offer tastings, product explanations, and direct sales, often with the opportunity to meet the producer personally.

Unterkirnach in the Schwarzwald-Baar District

Unterkirnach, with around 2,500 inhabitants, is a Black Forest community in the Schwarzwald-Baar district of the state of Baden-Württemberg, located in the southern central Black Forest. The village is primarily known for its Toy Museum (Black Forest Toy Culture) and its location on the Westweg, the main long-distance hiking trail of the Black Forest. The Mühlenplatz in the town center is the natural stage for markets and village festivals; the Nature Park Market utilizes this space for a summer Sunday in the typical Black Forest style.