Name: Würzburger Allerheiligenmesse 2026
Start: 2026-10-24T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-08T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Oberer und Unterer Markt

Allerheiligenmesse

About Allerheiligenmesse

The Würzburger Allerheiligenmesse is the traditional autumn sales fair of the Lower Franconian district capital and, with its roots dating back to 1227, is one of Bavaria's oldest market events. For two weeks around All Saints' Day, numerous market stalls transform the Oberer and Unterer Markt in the heart of Würzburg into a colourful shopping experience. Goods sold include basketry, pottery, warm socks, household items, and all sorts of useful things for the cold season. Due to the earthenware jugs on offer, the fair is colloquially known by the nickname Häfelesmess. Since 1972, the Martini-Kirchweih has taken place concurrently on the Unterer Markt.

Dates 24 Oct — 08 Nov 2026

Venue Würzburg (09663)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Allerheiligenmesse — edition 2026

The Allerheiligenmesse 2026 will take place from Saturday, October 24, to Sunday, November 8, on the Oberer and Unterer Markt in Würzburg. For two weeks, numerous market stalls will offer basketry, pottery, household items, warm socks, and culinary specialities. The Martini-Kirchweih will run concurrently on the Unterer Markt.

The Allerheiligenmesse 2026 will transform Würzburg's market square into a large autumn market from October 24 to November 8. It is open Mondays to Saturdays from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM and Sundays from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The stalls extend across the Oberer and Unterer Markt around the Marienkapelle. As every year, the Martini-Kirchweih will take place concurrently on the Unterer Markt. Admission is free.

Highlights Allerheiligenmesse 2026

Traditional autumn sales fair since 1227
Häfelesmess with pottery and basketry
Concurrent Martini-Kirchweih on the Unterer Markt
Atmospheric setting of Würzburg's old town and Marienkapelle
Free admission

Programme Allerheiligenmesse 2026

Classic sales fair without a fixed stage programme: Market stalls with basketry, pottery, kitchenware, textiles, warm socks, and food stands. Concurrent Martini-Kirchweih on the Unterer Markt.

Prices Allerheiligenmesse 2026

Admission to the Allerheiligenmesse is free. Only costs for purchased goods and food at the stalls apply.

Practical information

Practical information — Allerheiligenmesse

Getting There

The market square is located right in the centre of Würzburg's old town and is about a 15-minute walk from the main train station. Take tram line to the Dom or Rathaus stop. Due to its central location, arriving by public transport is recommended; car parks are available in the city centre.

Opening Hours

Monday to Saturday from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Sunday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Admission is free.

Tip

A visit can be easily combined with a stroll through Würzburg's old town and a stop at one of the traditional wine taverns.

A Würzburg Institution Since the Middle Ages

The Würzburger Allerheiligenmesse is, alongside the spring and Kiliani fairs, the third of Würzburg's three classic market fairs. Its history dates back to 1227, when King Henry (VII) granted the city the right to hold an autumn fair. Since then, the fair has been a firm fixture in the annual event calendar of the city of Würzburg in the Bavarian administrative district of Lower Franconia, marking the transition into the cold season.

Häfelesmess – The Name Reveals the Tradition

In colloquial speech, the Allerheiligenmesse is affectionately called Häfelesmess, derived from the Franconian word 'Häfele' for earthenware jug or pot. Even though the range of goods has long since expanded beyond pottery, the name recalls its original significance as a market for earthenware. Today, stalls selling basketry, kitchenware, household items, textiles, warm socks, and culinary specialities line the Oberer and Unterer Markt around the Marienkapelle.

Martini-Kirchweih as a Second Pillar

Since 1972, the Martini-Kirchweih has taken place concurrently with the Allerheiligenmesse on the Unterer Markt. Both events merge into an atmospheric autumn experience in the historic city centre, against the backdrop of the late Gothic Marienkapelle and Würzburg's old town.

A Stroll Through the Würzburg Autumn

The Allerheiligenmesse is not an amusement park with rides, but a classic sales market for browsing, looking, and shopping. It's pleasant to stroll between the stalls, with the scent of candied almonds and bratwurst in the air. For many Würzburg residents, visiting the Häfelesmess is as much a part of autumn as the colourful foliage in the surrounding vineyards.

Location in the District and Region

The event takes place in the independent city of Würzburg, the cultural and economic centre of Lower Franconia in the Free State of Bavaria. Würzburg is known far beyond the region as a city of wine and a residence city with the UNESCO World Heritage site Würzburg Residence.