Name: Stendal Craftsmen's Market 2026
Start: 2026-10-03T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-03T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Altmärkisches Museum Stendal

Stendal Craftsmen's Market

About Stendal Craftsmen's Market

The Stendal Craftsmen's Market has been held for years on October 3rd at the Altmärkisches Museum. Potters, jewelry makers, woodturners, bow makers, and textile artists showcase their work – complemented by interactive demonstrations such as apple juice pressing, rope making, blacksmith demonstrations, and a children's carousel.

Dates 03 Oct — 03 Oct 2026

Venue Stendal (15090)

Prices 0.00€ — 2.00€

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Stendal Craftsmen's Market — edition 2026

The 12th edition of the Stendal Craftsmen's Market will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026 (German Unity Day) from 10 AM to 5 PM at the Altmärkisches Museum. Potters, jewelry makers, woodturners, bow makers, and blacksmiths will showcase their craft – complemented by apple juice pressing, rope making, and a children's carousel.

The 2026 market continues the proven format: crafts are not just sold, but demonstrated. The Tangermünder Tor tower and the Altmärkisches Museum, two visitor attractions, will be open.

Highlights Stendal Craftsmen's Market 2026

Authentic live craftsmanship, combination of market + museum + city gate, family program.

Programme Stendal Craftsmen's Market 2026

Program — Saturday, October 3, 2026 (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

10:00 AM — Market Opening in the courtyard of the Altmärkisches Museum
Exhibitors: Ceramics, jewelry, turned wood items, textiles, wood, wool, iron
Demonstrations: Apple Juice Pressing, Rope Making, Blacksmith Demonstration
Children's program with carousel and craft activities
Tangermünder Tor tower open until 4:45 PM (last admission)
5:00 PM — Market Closes

Exhibitor registrations via Stendal Tourist Information (Tel. 03931 651192).

Prices Stendal Craftsmen's Market 2026

Adults €2, concessions €0.50, children under 6 free.

Practical information

Practical information — Stendal Craftsmen's Market

Getting There

By train: Stendal station (ICE stop). 10-minute walk from the station to the Altmärkisches Museum on Schadewachten.

By car: B188 towards Stendal. Parking available at the train station and at the market.

Admission

Adults €2, concessions €0.50, children under 6 free.

Notes

Tangermünder Tor tower open until 4:45 PM (last admission). Exhibitor registrations via the Stendal Tourist Information.

Crafts in the Stendal Museum Courtyard

The Stendal Craftsmen's Market draws on a beautiful tradition: on German Unity Day (October 3rd), the Hanseatic City of Stendal opens its museum courtyard and the Altmärkisches Museum for an arts and crafts market. The 12th edition is scheduled for 2026 – a format that consistently positions itself against the commercialization of other markets, focusing on authentic craftsmanship.

Exhibitors include potters, jewelry makers, woodturners, bow makers, blacksmiths, textile artists, and woodworkers. Much is created on-site – the apple juice pressing, the rope making, the blacksmithing in a mobile forge – which gives the market its true charm. It's not just about selling, but about demonstrating. For children, there's a carousel and a craft activity. In parallel, the Tangermünder Tor tower is open until 4:45 PM (last admission).

The Altmärkisches Museum itself is also open – a city museum that tells the story of Stendal and the entire Altmark region. Those who want to understand how a Hanseatic city functioned can get a concise introduction here. Admission to the market: €2 for adults, €0.50 for concessions, children under 6 free.

Stendal is the district capital of the Stendal district and a Hanseatic city with over 1,000 years of history – located in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. The brick architecture of the Altmark reaches its peak here: St. Nicholas Cathedral, St. Mary's Church, the Town Hall, city walls with towers like the Tangermünder Tor and Uenglinger Tor.