Herborn – Herborner Martinimarkt with funfair 2026
What to expect
Herborner Martinimarkt 2026 combines the traditional town-centre market on Sunday, 8., and Monday, 9 November, with a funfair that starts on Friday, 6 November. So if you want to enjoy the rides, it is worth visiting the fairground on Walkmühlenweg. The town of Herborn has announced a Ferris wheel, the tall swing ride “Big Ben Tower” and other attractions for families for the 2026 edition.
Herborner Martinimarkt 2026: Funfair and rides
According to the official announcement, the funfair opens as early as 6 November. Traditional funfair attractions for children and adults are also planned at the fairground on Walkmühlenweg. One of the most striking attractions is a Ferris wheel almost 40 metres high. There is also the Big Ben Tower swing ride, which is approximately 40 metres tall. The town also lists Music Express, Twister, Crazy Polyp, X Factor and bumper cars. Attractions announced for children include a children's sports carousel, a children's race track and a bungee trampoline. The operators of the individual attractions have not all been confirmed. Individual rides may charge a fare; no complete price list is available.
Market tradition in Herborn town centre
According to the town, the Martinimarkt that gives the event its name dates back to 1465. On 8 and 9 November, more than 100 market traders selling a variety of goods and offering food and drink bring the historic town centre to life. You can browse stalls selling everyday goods, decorative items and culinary specialities. The market starts at 10 on Sunday, and the stalls open from 8 on Monday. Local shops also open for additional trading hours from 12 on Sunday.
Fireworks at Herborner Martinimarkt 2026
One publicly announced highlight is the fireworks display on Sunday, 8 November, at around 19:30. The town notes that the fireworks are due to take place as darkness falls. So when planning your visit, allow for an approximate start time. Together, the funfair and market days make for a varied weekend, although not all parts of the programme are open on every day.
Travel and road closures
The town has also announced traffic restrictions and road closures in the town centre for the two market days. On Sunday, these include Westerwaldstraße and other streets in the town centre. If you are travelling by car, follow the signed diversion and use the official parking facilities. City bus services may also be affected. The funfair is at the fairground on Walkmühlenweg, while the market is spread across the town centre.
Practical information
It is important to distinguish between the two market days and the funfair, which starts earlier. The published information does not include confirmed daily closing times for the rides. Before your visit, check for the latest updates on the official event page of the town of Herborn.
Plan your visit
If you want to attend the event, it is worth checking the latest information from the organisers before travelling. Programmes, road closures and opening times can vary, especially at events with several different areas. So check the day you want to visit and the details for rides, market stalls or individual events. You can also search for other events in our funfair calendar. Find information about typical rides in our attractions directory. These general visiting tips are no substitute for official information from the organisers.
Highlights at a glance
What Herborner Martinimarkt with funfair has to offer
- Fireworks
More to experience in Herborn
AdvertisingProgramme & dates
- Sun8NovFireworks at the Martinimarkt19:30HerbornStarts at around 19:30, according to the town, as darkness falls.
Rides & attractions
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Getting there & services
<p><strong>Sonntag, 8. November:</strong> Die B 255/Westerwaldstraße ist zwischen der Kreuzung am Amtsgericht und der Kreuzung am Schießplatz gesperrt. Umleitung über Austraße beziehungsweise B 277; am Montag, 9. November, ist die B 255 wieder befahrbar.</p><p><strong>Beide Markttage:</strong> Sperrungen für den Durchgangsverkehr unter anderem in Mühlgasse, Schlossstraße, Hauptstraße, Sandweg und Konrad-Adenauer-Straße. Am Sonntag bleibt die Walther-Rathenau-Straße in Richtung B 255/Reuterberg zum Erreichen ausgewiesener Parkplätze, unter anderem Augustastraße, Littau und Schießplatz, nutzbar. Der reguläre Stadtbusverkehr ist eingeschränkt. Folge der Park- und Umleitungsbeschilderung.</p><p>Quelle: <a href="https://www.herborn.de/verwaltung/service/interessantes-aktuelles/herborner-martinimarkt-tradition-trifft-lebensfreude/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mitteilung der Stadt Herborn vom 29.10.2026</a>.</p>
Frequently asked questions
When is Herborner Martinimarkt 2026?
The market takes place on 8 and 9 November; the funfair starts earlier, on Friday, 6 November 2026.
Where is the funfair?
At the fairground on Walkmühlenweg in Herborn.
What are the announced highlights?
These include a Ferris wheel, the Big Ben Tower swing ride and a fireworks display.
When are the fireworks?
On Sunday, 8 November 2026, at around 19:30.
When do the market stalls open?
From 10 on Sunday and from 8 on Monday. The rides may have different daily opening times.
How long has the Martinimarkt been running?
The town of Herborn gives 1465 as the beginning of the market tradition.
