Ratzeburg Autumn Market
Traditional funfair on the island town
About Autumn Market Ratzeburg
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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.
Autumn Market Ratzeburg — edition 2026
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.
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.
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
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 — 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.
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Where it takes place Autumn Market Ratzeburg
Marktplatz Ratzeburg
Marktplatz, Große Wallstraße 9, 23909 Ratzeburg