Scharmbecker Maimarkt
Traditional spring market with carousels, plant market, and flea market on the market square
About Scharmbecker Maimarkt
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Start of the OHZ Festival Season
The Scharmbecker Maimarkt opens the festival season in Osterholz-Scharmbeck every year. From late spring to autumn, other highlights follow — town festival, Craft Beer Days, Scharmbecker Schützenfest, Scharmbecker Herbstmarkt — but the Maimarkt represents the convivial awakening of the city center after the quiet winter months. With its around 40 showmen, the plant market, and the flea market on Saturday, it combines classic folk festival (Volksfest) elements with the character of a spring market.
Ferris Wheel, Carousels, and Plants
Carousel operators present classics such as the chain carousel, bumper cars, children's carousel, and a large Ferris wheel on the market square. The plant market offers summer flowers, herbs, potted plants, and seeds — many hobby gardeners use the Maimarkt for their spring planting. The flea market on Saturday attracts bargain hunters and collectors to the market square.
Gastronomy and Family Offer
Snack stands with bratwurst, fries, potato pancakes, candied almonds, and sweets cater to visitors. Families will find children's carousels, throwing stalls, and game stands. The market is open daily from 2 PM to 10 PM.
Scharmbecker Maimarkt — edition 2026
Four Days of Maimarkt
The market begins on Thursday afternoon with the opening and ends on Sunday evening. Saturday brings additional visitors to the city center with the flea market.
Classic Showman Scene
Classic rides, plant stalls, food stands, and sweet stalls characterize the festival grounds.
Programme Scharmbecker Maimarkt 2026
Thursday, May 14, 2026
- Opening of the Maimarkt at 2 PM.
- Operation of all carousels and showman attractions until 10 PM.
Friday, May 15, 2026
- Full operation of carousels and stalls, 2 PM to 10 PM.
- Plant market with summer flowers and herbs.
Saturday, May 16, 2026 — Flea Market Day
- Large flea market in the city center area.
- Full operation of the Maimarkt.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
- Last day of the festival.
- Family offer in the afternoon.
- Festival concludes at 10 PM.
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in the spring. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years: Opening Thursday, Plant Market, Flea Market Saturday, Family Offer Sunday.
Highlights Scharmbecker Maimarkt 2026
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Practical information — Scharmbecker Maimarkt
Location
Market square, 27711 Osterholz-Scharmbeck (Lower Saxony, Osterholz district).
Opening Hours
Daily 2 PM to 10 PM.
Getting There
- By car: A 27 exit Osterholz-Scharmbeck.
- By train: Osterholz station, short walk to the city center.
Parking
Public parking spaces in the city center.
Admission
Entry to the market is free. Rides, stalls, and food are paid for on-site.
Flea Market
The flea market traditionally takes place on Saturday.
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