27th Worpswede May Market
Artist village Worpswede celebrates May 1st with regional market, live music, and hobbyhorsing
2026
About Worpswede May Market
Worpswede May Market — edition 2026
Market, Music, and May Punch
The May Market thrives on its blend of regional market, artistic flair, and musical program. May punch (Maibowle), regional specialties, and arts and crafts are part of the regular offerings.
Käseglocke and Hobbyhorsing
The communal singing at the Käseglocke starting at 11:30 AM is a traditional highlight. The PonyClub Hüttenbusch presents hobbyhorsing as a modern sport with stick horses.
Highlights Worpswede May Market 2026
Programme Worpswede May Market 2026
Friday, May 1, 2026
- 11 AM: Opening of the May Market at the village square and along Bergstraße.
- 11:30 AM: Communal May singing at the Käseglocke.
- Live music with The Grand Ole Carpets (Americana, Folk).
- Music for children with Florian Müller.
- Hobbyhorsing with PonyClub Hüttenbusch.
- Around 40 stalls with regional specialties, arts and crafts, and May punch (Maibowle).
- 6 PM: Market ends.
Program subject to organizer information. Any changes will be communicated via worpswede-touristik.de.
Prices Worpswede May Market 2026
Practical information — Worpswede May Market
Location
Village square and Bergstraße, 27726 Worpswede (Lower Saxony, Osterholz district).
Opening Hours
May 1, 2026, 11 AM to 6 PM.
Getting There
- By bus: Line 670 Bremen–Worpswede.
- By Moorexpress: historic railcar on weekends and public holidays.
- By car: A 27 exit Schwanewede or Verden, continue towards Teufelsmoor.
Parking
Public parking lots on the outskirts of town. Recommendation: Arrive by public transport or the Moorexpress due to expected crowds.
Admission
Entry to the market is free.
Worpswede — the Artist Village in the Teufelsmoor
Worpswede is known worldwide as an artist village. As early as the late 19th century, Paula Modersohn-Becker, Fritz Mackensen, Otto Modersohn, Hans am Ende, Heinrich Vogeler, and others settled in the Teufelsmoor, creating an artists' colony of international importance. The May Market fits into this cultural tradition: it is not only a village May market but also a venue for artistic and musical encounters.
Around 40 Stalls at the Village Square and on Bergstraße
The market extends from the village square along Bergstraße. Around 40 stalls offer regional specialties from the Teufelsmoor, arts and crafts, plants, books, honey, cheese, sausages, and May punch (Maibowle). The mix of market, culinary delights, and artistic flair is the strength of the event.
Live Music, Hobbyhorsing, and Käseglocke Singing
On stage, The Grand Ole Carpets will perform Americana and folk music, and Florian Müller will present music for children. The PonyClub Hüttenbusch offers hobbyhorsing, a modern sport with stick horses. At the famous Käseglocke, designed by architect Bruno Taut, communal singing begins at 11:30 AM — a hallmark of the Worpswede May Market. The festival is accessible via bus line 670 and the historic Moorexpress.
Where it takes place Worpswede May Market
Worpswede May Market at a glance
Festivals similar to Worpswede May Market
Festival-goer reviews
No comments yet. Be the first!. be the first!
No rating yet
Were you there?
Share your experience with the community.
Spotted an error or missing information?
Help us keep this listing up to date. Each suggestion is reviewed by our team before being published.
Festival-goer photos
No photos yet. Share yours!
Max. 5 photos, 5 MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WebP)