Tengen Schätzele-Markt — 736th Edition

Schätzele-Markt — Ancient Tradition in Tengen

The Tengen Schätzele-Markt is one of the oldest folk festivals in Southern Germany. Its roots reach back to the 13th century (first documented mention around 1290) — 2026 marks the 736th edition. The market is organized by the City of Tengen in close cooperation with the Tengen Trade Association and the Tengen City Band. During the four festival days, the entire town — market square, main street, festival grounds — transforms into a single folk festival area.

Program — Market, Trade Exhibition, Festival Tent

The Schätzele-Markt is divided into several areas:
• Market — Saturday and Sunday from 9 AM, traditional stalls and sales with hundreds of vendors.
• Trade Exhibition — Presentation of companies from Tengen and the surrounding area in a dedicated exhibition hall.
• Funfair — Carousels, roller coasters, shooting galleries, candy stalls.
• Festival Tent — Catering, music, dance evenings with live bands.
• Car Exhibition in front of the town hall.
• Business Rally — Saturday afternoon with prominent speakers from business and politics.
In clear autumn weather, the market is a family event for the entire region.

Tengen — "Little Tuscany" in Hegau

Tengen (Konstanz district, AGS 08335, around 4,800 inhabitants) is located in Hegau in southwestern Baden-Württemberg, near the Swiss border. The town is also called the "Little Tuscany" due to its mild climate and charming hilly landscape. The landmark is the ruined Tengen Castle above the old town. The town was the seat of the Counts of Tengen in the Middle Ages — and the Schätzele-Markt dates back to that era.