Name: Scarecrow Market and Open Courtyards Altlandsberg 2026
Start: 2026-09-05T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-05T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Altstadt Altlandsberg

Scarecrow Market Altlandsberg

About Scarecrow Market Altlandsberg

The Scarecrow Market and the "Open Courtyards" festival in Altlandsberg is the autumnal town festival of the historic Brandenburg farming town in the Märkisch-Oderland district, directly east of Berlin. On the first Saturday in September, the Schlossterrasse, Kirchplatz, and Marktplatz are transformed into a market full of handmade scarecrows – a unique tradition. In parallel, courtyards and barns in the old town open their gates for the traditional courtyard festival with a fresh produce market. You'll experience an unusual mix of Brandenburg market town tradition, harvest festival atmosphere, and handicraft competition in one of the most charming small towns in Berlin's commuter belt.

Dates 05 Sep — 05 Sep 2026

Venue Altlandsberg (12064)

Prices Free

Status —

Edition 2026

Scarecrow Market Altlandsberg — edition 2026

The Scarecrow Market and the "Open Courtyards" festival in Altlandsberg traditionally take place on the 1st Saturday in September 2026 – i.e., Saturday, September 5, 2026. Scarecrow competition on Schlossterrasse, Kirchplatz, and Marktplatz, parallel fresh produce market, open courtyards and barns in the old town. Free admission.

Scarecrow Market Altlandsberg 2026 — Autumn Festival on September 5

On Saturday, September 5, 2026, the old town of Altlandsberg will transform into a market full of handmade scarecrows. On the Schlossterrasse, Kirchplatz, and Marktplatz, citizens, clubs, schools, and private individuals will present their scarecrow artworks – witty, ironic, artistic, or close to everyday life.

In parallel, private courtyards and barns in the old town will open their gates for the traditional courtyard festival. A fresh produce market with regional vendors will offer seasonal products: fruit, vegetables, cheese, honey, bread, and sausage. Free admission to the entire program.

Highlights Scarecrow Market Altlandsberg 2026

Scarecrow Competition — Altlandsberg's unique town festival tradition
Schlossterrasse, Kirchplatz, Marktplatz as market locations
Open Courtyards and Barns of the historic farming town
Fresh Produce Market with regional seasonal products
Free admission
Directly accessible from Berlin by Tram 88 or RB25

Programme Scarecrow Market Altlandsberg 2026

Program Scarecrow Market September 5, 2026

Scarecrow Market on Schlossterrasse, Kirchplatz, and Marktplatz
Handmade scarecrows by citizens, clubs, schools, and private individuals
Award ceremony for the most original entries
"Open Courtyards and Barns" Festival: private courtyards in the old town open their gates
Fresh Produce Market: regional seasonal products (fruit, vegetables, cheese, honey, bread, sausage)
Catering in the old town
Family program and hands-on activities

Current program: altlandsberg.de/vogelscheuchenmarkt.

Prices Scarecrow Market Altlandsberg 2026

Free admission. Market goods and catering at usual prices.

Practical information

Practical information — Scarecrow Market Altlandsberg

Getting There

Train: RB25 Berlin Ostkreuz–Werneuchen, stop Altlandsberg.
Tram: Tram 88 from Berlin-Hellersdorf.
Car: B1/B5 or A10, exit Altlandsberg.
Address: Schlossterrasse, Kirchplatz, Marktplatz, 15345 Altlandsberg.

Admission

Admission to the Scarecrow Market is free. The courtyard festival and fresh produce market are also freely accessible.

Organizer

City of Altlandsberg. Latest information: altlandsberg.de.

Altlandsberg — Brandenburg Farming Town with a Castle

Altlandsberg is located in the Märkisch-Oderland district, around 25 kilometers east of Berlin and directly accessible by tram from Hellersdorf. The town boasts a 750-year history and a remarkably complete medieval town layout: town walls, remnants of the castle complex, the church, the Schlossbier, and the farming town alleys. With the castle distillery experience rediscovered in 2010 and the Altlandsberg Castle Estate, the town has positioned itself as a cultural destination in the Berlin surrounding area.

Scarecrow Competition as a Town Festival Idea

The Scarecrow Market is Altlandsberg's very own town festival invention. Every first Saturday in September, Altlandsberg citizens, clubs, schools, and private individuals design scarecrows – creatively, ironically, artistically, and close to everyday life. These sculptures made of straw, fabric, and speeches are erected and awarded prizes in the old town around the Schlossterrasse, Kirchplatz, and Marktplatz. The format is witty, original, and unique for Brandenburg – comparable scarecrow markets can only be found in a few places in Germany.

Open Courtyards and Fresh Produce Market

Parallel to the Scarecrow Market, the "Open Courtyards and Barns" festival takes place. Private courtyards and barns in the old town open their gates to guests – you can get a look behind the scenes of the traditional farming town. A parallel fresh produce market with regional vendors offers seasonal products: fruit, vegetables, cheese, honey, bread, and sausage. This combines into an all-day harvest festival experience with cultural-historical educational value.

Arrival and Day Trip

Altlandsberg is accessible by Tram 88 from Berlin-Hellersdorf or by RB25 from Berlin Ostkreuz – just under 45 minutes from Berlin city center. Those who wish to extend their day can combine the Scarecrow Market with a visit to the Altlandsberg Castle Estate, the Neuzelle Abbey Märkisch-Mark, or a tour through the Strausberg landscape. Free admission to the entire program.