Holland market in Gelsenkirchen: enjoyment and tradition on October 5th!

Holland market in Gelsenkirchen: enjoyment and tradition on October 5th!

On October 5, 2025, Gelsenkirchen will be the venue for a special market that gourmets and tailors shouldn't miss. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Heinrich-König-Platz and the adjacent pedestrian zone are transformed into a Dutch land of milk and honey, with 35 stalls offering a colorful range of Dutch products and delicious food. Loud calf The typical delicacies such as fried fish, frikandels and the popular poffertjes are just some of the delicacies that await visitors.

Not only culinary delicacies are on the program. The dealers from the Netherlands also have a wide range of products on offer. Textiles, leather goods and flowers are just as important as the tempting confectionery for which the team around Yvonne and Henk ter Hennepe is known. With around 150 different types of sweets and licorice, they are sure to attract many sweet tooths. The atmosphere is also complemented by around 45 exhibitors who exude Dutch flair.

Farmers market and Sunday shopping

The weekend will be all about the markets: On Saturday, October 4th, the farmers' market starts at 10 a.m. It offers a great opportunity to purchase fresh local pumpkins, fruit and cheese. Handicrafts and dried flowers are also part of the offer. The Gelsenkirchen City advertising association organizes this event in collaboration with the Gelsenkirchen train station center and the City Initiative Gelsenkirchen e.V., like gelsenkirchen-city.de reported.

On Sunday, October 5th, the city is not only lively with the Dutch market, but also the retail trade is open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. This gives all visitors the opportunity to stroll around in a relaxed atmosphere and perhaps pick up a bargain or two.

A look beyond the borders

The Holland market in Gelsenkirchen is part of a small tour through North Rhine-Westphalia in October. The events in Datteln on October 12th and in Hamm on October 26th also attract visitors with typical Dutch products such as Gouda cheese, kibbeling and herring. In Datteln, a brass band will provide additional atmosphere, while in Hamm, Dutch melodies will accompany visitors. Loud ruhr24.de The Holland market has a long tradition that began in Emsdetten in 1990 and has since spread to numerous cities in Germany.

So, mark your calendars for October 5th! No matter whether you fancy exotic Dutch cuisine or are looking for regional products from the farmers' market - Gelsenkirchen has something to offer for everyone. The mix of traditional crafts, delicacies and colorful market activity makes this day a very special experience.