Schiltach Peter- and Paul Market

Tradition since the Middle Ages

The Schiltach Peter- and Paul Market is one of the oldest market fairs in the Kinzigtal (Rottweil district, Baden-Württemberg state). The market date's connection to the Apostles' Feast of Peter and Paul (June 29th) is a typical example of medieval market tradition: church festivals structured the annual calendar and served as natural market dates. In Schiltach, the Peter- and Paul Market was once the town's most important market fair – a significant economic event in the annual cycle of the rural population.

Market Day on Schramberger Straße

The venue is Schramberger Straße – Schiltach's historic main axis, which runs through the medieval town center. From 8 am to 5 pm, market vendors set up their stalls along the cobblestone street. The offerings are classic:

• Textiles, household items, tools, small goods
• Sweets, candied almonds, gingerbread
• Snacks and grilled treats
• Honey, jams, regional food products
• Toys for children

Schiltach — Four Castles Town in the Kinzigtal

The historic small town of Schiltach (~3,800 inhabitants) lies at the confluence of the Kinzig and Schiltach rivers. It is nicknamed the "Four Castles Town" because of the four medieval castles that once stood in and around Schiltach. The old town of Schiltach, with its lovingly restored half-timbered houses from the 16th to 18th centuries, is considered one of the most beautiful in the entire Black Forest. It was rebuilt several times after devastating town fires – the current building fabric dates mainly from the reconstruction phase after the fire of 1791.

A Market Day Worth Sightseeing

A visit to the Peter- and Paul Market can be ideally combined with a stroll through the old town:

• Market Square with Fountain — Center of the medieval town
• Schiltach Pharmacy Museum — historic 19th-century pharmacy furnishings
• Hansgrohe Aquademie — interactive water experience museum by the faucet manufacturer based in Schiltach
• Rafting Museum — History of timber rafting on the Kinzig river
• Half-timbered romance in every alley

Other Markets in Schiltach

The Peter- and Paul Market is just one of several market fairs in Schiltach. Other dates: St. Joseph's Market on March 19th, St. Andrew's Market and Schiltach Advent on the Friday before the second Sunday of Advent. In addition, there is the creative craft fair on the last Sunday of April, the farmers' market on the third Sunday of October, and a weekly market stall every Thursday in Gerbergasse.