Name: Thuringian Wood Market Jena 2026
Start: 2026-04-11T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-04-12T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Marktplatz Jena und Eichplatz

Wood Market Jena

About Wood Market Jena

The Thuringian Wood Market is Jena's traditional spring market centred around the material wood and traditional craftsmanship. The 23rd edition on April 11, 2026, will bring together around 100 exhibitors in the market square, adjacent streets, and on Eichplatz. Carpenters, wood sculptors, and ladder makers will showcase their skills, while the 'handgemacht-Tage' (handmade days) with regional crafts, culinary delights, and live music will run concurrently. Free admission in the independent city of Jena.

Dates 11 Apr — 12 Apr 2026

Venue Jena (16053)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Wood Market Jena — edition 2026

The 23rd Thuringian Wood Market will take place on April 11, 2026, in Jena's market square. Around 100 exhibitors, Timbersports competitions from 10 a.m., and a mobile sawmill. Concurrently, the 'handgemacht-Tage' (handmade days) will run on April 11 and 12 with regional crafts. Free admission.

Two Markets, One Weekend

The Wood Market focuses on the material wood and traditional techniques, while the 'handgemacht-Tage' complement the weekend with a broad spectrum of creative work and regional diversity. Together, both markets transform Jena's city centre into a large craft and cultural zone.

Highlights Wood Market Jena 2026

Timbersports competitions from 10 a.m., mobile sawmill, 100 exhibitors, parallel 'handgemacht-Tage'.

Programme Wood Market Jena 2026

Saturday, April 11, 2026 (Wood Market 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.)

8:00 a.m. – Opening of the Wood Market in the market square, adjacent streets, and Eichplatz
approx. 100 exhibitors – carpenters, wood sculptors, ladder makers, material dealers
from 10:00 a.m. – Timbersports competitions (Stock-Saw, Springboard-Chop, etc.)
ongoing demonstrations of a mobile sawmill
Accompanying program with live music, food stalls, and hands-on workshops for children
6:00 p.m. – Market closes

Saturday and Sunday, April 11–12, 2026 (Handgemacht-Tage)

Saturday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Regional craftspeople and producers from Jena and the Saale-Unstrut region
Culinary delights, regional wines and beers, natural cosmetics, ceramics, textiles, jewellery

Exhibitor and program overviews available at visit-jena.de.

Prices Wood Market Jena 2026

Free admission for both markets.

Practical information

Practical information — Wood Market Jena

Date

Wood Market: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Handgemacht-Tage: Saturday, April 11, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 12, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Getting There

Train: Jena Paradies or Westbahnhof station (short walk to the city centre). Car: A4 exit Jena-Göschwitz, multi-storey car parks on the outskirts.

Admission

Free.

23rd Edition – A Classic of Jena's City Centre

The Thuringian Wood Market is one of Jena's most traditional markets. For 23 years, it has brought together woodworkers, carpenters, sculptors, and material specialists from all over Central Germany in the city centre of the Saalestadt every spring. In 2026, it will take place on Saturday, April 11, and is integrated into the 'handgemacht-Tage' – a market double-header that enlivens the entire city centre.

Around 100 Exhibitors in the Wood Sector

Around 100 exhibitors will showcase their crafts in the market: carpenters will build furniture on-site, wood sculptors will work on sculptures, and ladder makers will demonstrate their techniques. A mobile sawmill will operate live, and Timbersports competitions starting at 10 a.m. will provide sporting highlights – lumberjack disciplines like Stock-Saw and Springboard-Chop in spectacular presentations.

Parallel 'Handgemacht-Tage'

Concurrently, the 'handgemacht-Tage' (handmade days) will take place on Saturday and Sunday (April 12): Regional craftspeople, artists, and producers from Jena and the Saale-Unstrut region will present lovingly crafted products – from culinary specialities and regional wines and beers to natural cosmetics, ceramics, textiles, and jewellery. Admission to both markets is free.

Jena – Market City in the Saale Valley

The independent city of Jena in the Saale Valley combines a modern science city with a vibrant market culture. The market square and Eichplatz form the urban centre – an ideal venue for a spring market focused on craftsmanship.