Name: Thuringian Cheese and Delicacies Market Hohenfelden 2026
Start: 2026-09-05T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-05T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Thüringer Freilichtmuseum Hohenfelden

Thuringian Cheese Market Hohenfelden

About Thuringian Cheese Market Hohenfelden

The Thuringian Cheese and Delicacies Market transforms the Thuringian Open Air Museum Hohenfelden in Weimarer Land into a large marketplace for handmade cheese from the region every year on the first Sunday in September. Farm dairies from all parts of Thuringia — from Eichsfeld to Vogtland — present their specialties made from cow, goat, sheep, and even buffalo milk. The market is framed by the historical village ensemble of the open-air museum with its half-timbered houses, mills, and farm gardens — an atmospheric setting that makes the cheese market one of the most popular culinary dates in the Thuringian festival calendar.

Dates 05 Sep — 05 Sep 2026

Venue Hohenfelden (16071)

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Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Thuringian Cheese Market Hohenfelden — edition 2026

The 16th edition of the Thuringian Cheese and Delicacies Market will take place on Sunday, September 5, 2026, at the Thuringian Open Air Museum Hohenfelden. Around 30 farm dairies from the Free State will present handmade cheese made from cow, goat, sheep, and buffalo milk, as well as regional delicacies. The market runs from 10 AM to 5 PM within the historical village ensemble of the museum.

16th Thuringian Cheese and Delicacies Market — September 5, 2026

On the first Sunday of September, the Hohenfelden Open Air Museum opens its gates for the 16th Thuringian Cheese Market. Farm dairies from all regions of Thuringia come to Weimarer Land with their fresh products. The cheese selection is complemented by delicacy stalls offering homemade bread, sausage, honey, and liqueur.

During the market, all historical buildings of the museum are open — you can slip into the old rooms between the stalls, experience craft demonstrations, and spend a whole day at the museum.

Highlights Thuringian Cheese Market Hohenfelden 2026

Around 30 farm dairies from all over Thuringia
Cheese tastings and cheese-making demonstrations
Historical village ensemble with half-timbered houses and mills
Family program with children's hands-on activities

Programme Thuringian Cheese Market Hohenfelden 2026

Schedule September 5, 2026

10:00 AM — Market opening, sales stands open
10:00 AM–5:00 PM — Sales at around 30 cheese and delicacy stalls from all over Thuringia
11:00 AM — First cheese tasting with explanations (Meeting point: main stage)
1:00 PM — Cheese-making demonstration with Thuringian cheesemakers
2:00 PM — Musical entertainment program with Thuringian folk music
3:00 PM — Children's hands-on activities related to the farm and animals
5:00 PM — Market closes

The exact list of participating dairies will be published shortly before the event at freilichtmuseum-hohenfelden.de.

Prices Thuringian Cheese Market Hohenfelden 2026

The market is included in the regular museum admission — no special surcharges. Current prices at freilichtmuseum-hohenfelden.de.

Practical information

Practical information — Thuringian Cheese Market Hohenfelden

Date

Sunday, September 5, 2026, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Location

Thuringian Open Air Museum Hohenfelden, Im Dorfe 63, 99448 Hohenfelden (Weimarer Land district, approx. 15 km south of Weimar on the Hohenfelden reservoir).

Admission

Regular museum admission — the cheese market is included in the admission price.

Getting There

Car: A4 exit Mellingen, then B7 towards Kranichfeld, signposted. Parking available at the museum. Public transport: from Weimar main station by bus via Kranichfeld to Hohenfelden — special services are offered on market days.

Cheese Craftsmanship from All Over Thuringia

At the Thuringian Cheese and Delicacies Market in Hohenfelden, in the Weimarer Land district of the state of Thuringia, farm dairies and small manufacturers from all regions of the Free State present themselves. You can take your time to taste, compare, and talk to the producers — who makes the best raw milk semi-hard cheese, who makes the most intense goat cheese, who maintains the oldest cheese cellar? The cheese selection is complemented by a wide range of Thuringian delicacies: homemade sausages, ham, homemade liqueurs, farmhouse bread, honey from beekeepers, and handmade ice cream.

The Setting — Thuringia's Largest Open Air Museum

The Hohenfelden Open Air Museum preserves around 35 historical buildings from all over Thuringia, which have been faithfully reconstructed on the museum grounds near the Hohenfelden reservoir since the 1970s. During the cheese market, all farmsteads, workshops, and mills are open — you can immerse yourself in the historical rooms between the market stalls, watch the baker at the wood-fired oven, or visit the farm garden. This combination of culinary delights and a museum visit makes the market a family experience.

Tradition Since 2010

The Thuringian Cheese Market is organized by the Friends of the Open Air Museum together with Thuringian dairies. The idea: to create a platform for the small farm dairies in the state that are hardly visible in retail. Today, the market is considered the most important meeting point for the Thuringian cheese scene and attracts several thousand visitors every year. The 16th edition in 2026 marks a quarter of a century of commitment to regional food culture.

Atmosphere and Accompanying Program

In addition to the around 30 cheese and delicacy stalls, there is a culinary supporting program: cheese seminars, lectures on dairy farming, tastings with explanations from the cheesemakers, and a small stage program with Thuringian folk music. For children, hands-on activities related to the farm and animals are offered. The atmosphere is familial, regionally rooted, without tourist hustle and bustle — a typical Thuringian market day.