Schleswiger Peermarkt — Herbstjahrmarkt

Horse Market with History

The Schleswiger Peermarkt — 'Pferdemarkt' in Low German, 'horse market' in Danish, where the tradition has its roots — is one of the most traditional autumn fairs in Schleswig-Holstein. Today, horse trading is naturally no longer the focus — what remains is the name and the tradition of a four-day Volksfest (popular festival) in Schleswig's city center.

Rides and Stalls in the Old Town

The city center of Schleswig is completely transformed for four days. Showmen set up carousels, a Ferris wheel, roller coaster modules, bumper cars, shooting galleries, and game stalls — the entire operation is coordinated by the Schaustellerverband Schleswig-Holstein (Showmen's Association of Schleswig-Holstein).

Autumn Culinary Delights

The market offers 'a wide selection of autumn delicacies — from candied almonds and Schmalzkuchen to filled spaghetti ice cream stands and hearty snacks'. With the cool September air and the approaching evenings, the Schleswiger Peermarkt has a very special charm — a Volksfest that marks the transition from summer to autumn.

Schleswig — City on the Schlei

Schleswig is located at the inner end of the Schlei fjord and is the administrative seat of the Schleswig-Flensburg district. The city combines Viking heritage (Haithabu just outside the gates), baroque palace architecture (Gottorf), and Renaissance ensembles (Holm). The Peermarkt is part of its vibrant, citizen-friendly event tradition — not a high-culture festival, but a genuine Volksfest, supported by the city administration.