6th East Frisian Lekkermarkt

"Lekker" is one of the most common words in East Frisian Low German — it means "delicious" and describes what East Frisians value highly: good food, good company, good atmosphere. The Ostfriesischer Lekkermarkt in Leer is the culinary celebration of this lifestyle.

Culinary Meets City

The Lekkermarkt stretches across Leer's central city centre. Food trucks, regional producers, and showmen are spread along the pedestrian zone and squares. This decentralized arrangement connects the market activities with the city centre experience: visitors stroll through the town, discover shops, visit cafés, and are surprised by the offerings.

East Frisian Specialities

The focus is on East Frisian specialities. East Frisian tea — a UNESCO-recognized intangible cultural heritage tradition — is offered in various forms. Crab, matjes, smoked fish, and other specialities from the Wadden Sea complement the offerings. Sweet temptations like Pannfisch-Krapfen, Krintstuten, and East Frisian cookies round off the experience.

Food Trucks and Regional Producers

In addition to classic East Frisian specialities, food trucks present modern street food concepts. Burgers with local ingredients, vegetarian options, international cuisines — the spectrum is broad. Regional producers showcase honey, jam, mustard, and other products, enabling direct contact between producers and consumers.

Sunday Opening Hours

On Sunday, June 7th, 2026, the shops in Leer's city centre will open their doors as part of a "verkaufsoffener Sonntag" (Sunday opening hours). This combination of a culinary market and shopping makes the day a complete city experience and simultaneously strengthens local retail.

Tradition for Six Years

With its 6th edition, the Lekkermarkt has established itself as a fixed date in Leer's summer calendar. Over the years, the format has grown and solidified its position as the city's culinary highlight.