NRW hosts dozens of flea markets on July 18‑19, 2026

A broad schedule of flea markets (Trödelmärkte) is planned across North Rhine‑Westphalia for the weekend of 18‑19 July 2026. Saturday’s venues include locations such as Aachen’s Eissporthalle, Bielefeld’s Klosterplatz, multiple sites in Bochum, Bonn’s Trödelfabrik, Dortmund’s Technical University, Düsseldorf’s Schützenplatz in Benrath, Essen’s Gruga market and many others spanning almost every major town in the state. Sunday features additional markets, for example Aachen’s "Mädchen Klamotte" girls’ flea market, Herford’s city centre market, and numerous spots in cities like Cologne, Gelsenkirchen, Münster and Wuppertal. The listings note special themes such as women‑focused markets, family‑friendly stalls, and a variety of second‑hand goods ranging from toys to décor.