Name: Ratzeburg Autumn Market 2026
Start: 2026-10-23T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-25T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Marktplatz Ratzeburg

Autumn Market Ratzeburg

About Autumn Market Ratzeburg

At the end of October, the historic market square of the island town of Ratzeburg transforms into a brightly lit autumn funfair. For three days, carousels, dodgems, and game stalls bring life to the otherwise tranquil centre of the island town in the Duchy of Lauenburg. From October 23rd to 25th, 2026, the market invites you to stroll among fairy lights, candied almonds, and autumnal specialities — a family-friendly classic in the event calendar of South Schleswig-Holstein.

Dates 23 Oct — 25 Oct 2026

Venue Ratzeburg (01053)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Autumn Market Ratzeburg — edition 2026

The Ratzeburg Autumn Market 2026 opens from October 23rd to 25th on the island town's market square. Carousels, dodgems, haunted house, and game stalls create a lively atmosphere; candied almonds and mulled wine usher in the cooler season. The market is organised by the town of Ratzeburg.

The 2026 Edition

The date for the Ratzeburg Autumn Market 2026 is set for October 23rd to 25th and confirmed by the tourism information's event calendar. The market will take place as usual on the market square and along Große Wallstraße.

What to Expect

The standard lineup for a North German autumn market is set: several rides for children and adults, classic game stalls, food stands with bratwurst and sweet specialities, and in the evening, colourful lighting that showcases the historic town centre.

Highlights Autumn Market Ratzeburg 2026

Three days of autumn funfair on the historic market square
Family-friendly atmosphere on the island town
Classic repertoire: carousels, dodgems, game stalls
Atmospheric evening lighting

Programme Autumn Market Ratzeburg 2026

The detailed setup and programme are traditionally published by the organiser a few weeks before the market begins. Based on experience, the schedule follows this structure:

Friday, October 23, 2026

2:00 PM — Market opening
2:00 PM to 10:00 PM — Rides and stalls open

Saturday, October 24, 2026

10:00 AM to 10:00 PM — Full market operation
Afternoon — Family activities, evening light atmosphere

Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:00 AM to 8:00 PM — Market operation
Late afternoon — Shortened family activities before dismantling

Current updates via the Ratzeburg Tourism Information.

Prices Autumn Market Ratzeburg 2026

Admission to the fairground is free. Rides and game stalls at individual prices set by the showmen (typically €2 to €5 per ride).

Practical information

Practical information — Autumn Market Ratzeburg

Opening Hours

Friday 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Admission to the fairground is free — rides and game stalls at usual prices.

Getting There

By train via Ratzeburg station (Lübeck–Lüneburg line), about 1.5 km to the market square from there. By car via the A24 (Mölln-Süd exit), then L208 towards Ratzeburg. Parking is available near the town on the outskirts of the island.

Note

The organiser reserves the right to make changes to the programme for organisational or weather-related reasons. Current information before arrival at ratzeburg-tourismus.de.

Funfair with an Island Backdrop

The Ratzeburg Autumn Market takes place annually at the end of October around Große Wallstraße and the market square — framed by Ratzeburg Cathedral and the historic island buildings. Visitors to the district of Herzogtum Lauenburg in the state of Schleswig-Holstein will experience a classic North German autumn funfair that enriches the tourist profile of the island town.

What Makes the Market Special

Organised by the town of Ratzeburg, the market offers the traditional repertoire of an autumn funfair:

Several rides — dodgems, carousels, and children's rides
Game stalls with shooting galleries, lucky dips, and skill games
Classic funfair specialities — candied almonds, crêpes, doughnuts, bratwurst, and mulled wine in cooler temperatures
Colourful lighting that creates a particularly cosy atmosphere after dark

Family-Friendly and Relaxed

The family-friendly atmosphere and manageable size make the Autumn Market the perfect weekend destination — unlike big-city folk festivals, the hustle and bustle here remains human-scale. Those who haven't known Ratzeburg before will also discover the island town between Domsee and Küchensee as a tourist gem along the Elbe-Lübeck Canal.