October 2026
Farmers' and regional market

Fresh, regional and full of flavour - the farmers' and regional market in Kiel invites you to discover and taste! Regional producers present their products on Holstenplatz and in the city centre: from fresh fruit and vegetables to cheese, bread and honey to handmade products from the region. A colourful supporting programme with live music and activities rounds off the weekend. On Sunday, the shops also open for a relaxed shopping spree.

That was the highlight on the town hall square

On show in Kiel for the first time
The straw figures of the Probsteier Korntage

Visitors marvelled at straw figures from the Probstei region and enjoyed products from Kiel and the surrounding area.

Local suppliers presented themselves in the regional window, supported by the Fördekooperation, the inter-municipal association of the City of Kiel and the surrounding municipalities.

At the same time, the Ministry of Agriculture organised an organic consumer market as part of the first Organic Action Week, which brought the diversity of organic products from the state to life.

Here you could discover and sample organic products from Schleswig-Holstein and, of course, take them home with you. Whether savoury or sweet - there was something for every taste: juicy organic burgers from regional Galloway beef, delicious vegetarian alternatives, freshly brewed coffee, homemade cakes and a selection of vegan organic spreads.

There were also exciting insights from the Solawi Schinkeler Höfe, who presented the concept of community-supported agriculture - an idea that connects producers directly with consumers.

the youngest guests were also catered for: in the colouring corner with colourful farm motifs, children could give free rein to their creativity.

On Sunday from 6 p.m. it was time to go! The bales of straw were there for everyone to take away - only the artistic figures remained on site, of course.

The programme: What you can expect at the farmers' and regional market

Town hall square

For the first time, the unique straw figures from Probstei were marvelled at on the town hall square. Visitors also discovered regional specialities and organic products from Schleswig-Holstein. An experience for the whole family that combined tradition and enjoyment.

Holstenplatz

On Holstenplatz, the numerous stalls invited visitors to browse among leather goods, hay wreaths, knitwear and jams.

A variety of food and drink was on offer, while a large selection of autumnal plants rounded off the diverse range.

Europaplatz

Here you could shop for and enjoy seasonal fruit and vegetables and a variety of delicacies such as honey from Kiel, quark balls and crêpes.

"Der mit dem grünen Hut" ("The one with the green hat") conjured up a colourful circus programme for young and old from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on all days.

Asmus-Bremer-Platz

Delicious food and cool beer from Dithmarscher invited visitors to feast and linger, while the younger guests were able to try out their creativity:

On Friday, the "Geschichtswerkstatt Barockoko" (Baroque History Workshop) offered an all-day opportunity to carve sculptures out of soap and on Saturday and Sunday, "Friedrich Illustration" invited visitors to paint postcards with autumnal motifs from 12 noon to 4 pm.

Old market

The international blacksmiths' meeting was once again held at the Alter Markt, where blacksmiths from various countries were able to present their craft live.

Here you could watch the blacksmiths at work, admire unique works of metal art and learn more about this ancient tradition. It was also possible to join in!

Under the motto "Forging for human rights", hearts and candle holders were made on site for a small donation. All proceeds went to the human rights organisation "Target".

A special highlight for the whole family!

Obere Holstenstraße

Play mile from the canal to the Alter Markt: despite the construction site mess, there was fun for the little ones.

SEALEVEL - Experience the sea with chestnuts

From 12 noon to 5 p.m., all children were invited to make imaginative sea creatures out of chestnuts at SEALEVEL (Holstenstraße 2-12).
Chestnuts and other materials were available free of charge on site.

St Nikolai Church forecourt

The rural youth from Flintbek put their modern agricultural machinery on display in front of St Nikolai Church on Saturday and Sunday. They had the opportunity to marvel at the impressive vehicles up close and even take a seat themselves.

An exciting opportunity to experience modern agriculture up close!

Holtenauer Straße

A colourful afternoon in Holtenauer Straße that brought together creativity, music and regional diversity. The farmers' and regional market invited young and old to discover, join in and enjoy.

Farmers' & regional market in Holtenauer Straße

13:00 - 18:00 on the forecourt of the Ansgar church

Visitors looked forward to a colourful afternoon full of creative hands-on activities and musical highlights in the heart of Kiel. The farmers' & regional market invited visitors to discover, enjoy and join in - for the whole family.

Programme for children:
Glitter tattoos
Craft workshop
Hands-on circus
Bubble station
Show highlights:
Giant bubble show
Music:
Live music with Yonatan Pandelaki
Special extra:
Pop-up swing directly at the Schauspielhaus bus stop

Many visitors came by, enjoyed the colourful hustle and bustle and discovered the diversity of the region.

Overview of locations

The farmers' market in the city centre

The farmers' market in Holtenauer Straße

Legend:

HP: Holstenplatz
EP: Europaplatz / Schevenbrücke
AB: Asmus-Bremer-Platz
RP: Rathausplatz
OH: Obere Holstenstraße
AM: Alter Markt
NK: Vorplatz St. Nikolai Kirche