The colourful leaves, fresh air and cosy atmosphere make autumn perfect for a visit to one of the many autumn markets in your NRW. Here you can not only sample regional specialities, but also discover arts and crafts, enjoy colourful lights and maybe even pick up a bargain or two. Whether it's imposing castles, idyllic parks and gardens or pretty old towns - autumn shows its best side in many places in NRW. Here you will find our top selection of markets.
Farmers' markets, festivals and country walksThe most beautiful autumn markets
- Pumpkin festival at the Gertrudenhof
Gertrudenhof, A large pyramid of various pumpkins under red parasols at the Gertrudenhof. Erlebnisbauernhof Gertrudenhof, Hürth Date : 25. Sept 2025 - 9. Nov 2025Learn moreThe Gertrudenhof farm in Hürth is a guaranteed autumn eye-catcher: The adventure farm near Cologne offers a pumpkin park of superlatives. - Autumn market in the Bad Sassendorf spa gardens
A-SM, Anja Cord, Metal birds with top hats and glasses welcome you to the craftsmen's and farmers' market in Bad Sassendorf. Kurpark Bad Sassendorf, Bad Sassendorf Date : 11. Oct 2025 - 12. Oct 2025Learn moreThe autumn market in the spa park of the saltwater and moor spa is a real treat: the focus is on agricultural products and the Westphalian way of life. - Satzvey Castle Autumn Market
Burg Satzvey, Mario Kaspers, Marquees are set up at the autumn market in front of Satzvey Castle. Burg Satzvey, Mechernich Date : 4. Oct 2025 - 5. Oct 2025Learn moreHorses, equestrian sports and autumnal delights are celebrated at this festival against a historic backdrop. Satzvey Castle in the Eifel invites you to an autumn festival for the whole family. - Autumn festival at the Hagen Open-Air Museum
LWL Freilichtmuseum Hagen, Rays of sunshine shine through the leaves onto half-timbered houses in the Hagen Open-Air Museum, surrounded by autumnal trees. LWL-Freilichtmuseum Hagen, Hagen Date : 27. Sept 2025 - 28. Sept 2025Learn moreTake part, try things out or simply have a good time: Children and adults get their money's worth at the Hagen Open-Air Museum's Autumn Festival. - Eulenbroich Castle Autumn Market
Schloss Eulenbroich gGmbH, The autumn market in front of Eulenbroich Castle is characterized by colourful trees, white stalls and numerous visitors. Schloss Eulenbroich gGmbH, Rösrath Date : 4. Oct 2025 - 5. Oct 2025Learn moreThings are usually quiet and tranquil at Schloss Eulenbroich. At the autumn market, however, the estate in the Bergisches Land region can get louder and livelier, thanks to arts and crafts demonstrations with chainsaws. - Autumn at Dyck Castle
Tourismus NRW e.V., Dyck Castle in Jüchen presents itself with flowers in the foreground. Stiftung Schloss Dyck, Jüchen Date : 3. Oct 2025 - 12. Oct 2025Learn moreAutumn at Dyck Castle in Jüchen offers beautiful, tasty and entertaining things from the Lower Rhine region over two weekends. - Lennestadt lights up
Bergbaumuseum Siciliaschacht, An illuminated winding tower in Lennestadt shines in green light at night. Aktionsring Lennestadt-Altenhundem e.V., Lennestadt Date : 17. Oct 2025 - 19. Oct 2025Learn moreDiscover Lennestadt by night: Light installations and illuminations in the town and its surroundings light up the sights. - Wocklum Castle Autumn Country Tour
One box is filled with orange pumpkins Schloss Wocklum, Balve Date : 2. Oct 2025 - 5. Oct 2025Learn moreThe Autumn Country Tour at Wocklum Castle is an event that combines culture, enjoyment and nature and presents over 140 exhibitors from the lifestyle, home decor and gastronomy sectors. - Freudenberg Autumn & Medieval Market
Leo Thomas, Tourismus NRW e.V., View of the old town of Freudenberg, called Alter Flecken, in autumn Kurpark Freudenberg, Freudenberg Date : 18. Oct 2025 - 19. Oct 2025Learn moreThe autumn and medieval market in Freudenberg is another reason to visit the tranquil old town in Siegen-Wittgenstein.
