Krems Apricot Blossom Market

Fri, 27th - Sat, 28th March & Fr, 3rd - Sat, 4th April

Grand Apricot Blossom Market in the Old Town of Krems

Fri, 27th March to Sat, 28th March & Fri, 3rd April to Sat, 4th April | Free entrance!

Welcome to Krems, where history, culture and culinary pleasure come together in a very special way. With the Apricot Blossom Market, we celebrate the arrival of spring and one of the most beautiful natural spectacles in the Wachau region. 

Along the pedestrian zone in the Old Town of Krems, visitors can look forward to a wide variety of apricot products, regional wines and high-quality arts and crafts. From fruity jams and fine spirits to the finest wines of Krems - the Old Town becomes a meeting place for food lovers. 

Traditional folk dances, live music and a varied supporting programme make the market a feast for all the senses in the picturesque Old Town of Krems. 

Programme subject to change (as of 18 March 2026)

For tips on apricot blossom hotpsots, the best time to visit and personal recommendations, check out Wachau Inside: Apricot Blossom in the Wachau or the official Danube Lower Austria Tourism Region: Apricot Blossom in the Wachau

Fri, 27th March
  • 8am-12pm Krems Market Duet - Farmers' Market at Dreifaltigkeitsplatz & Regional Market at Kremser Pfarrplatz
  • 10am-4pm: Organ player performing in the pedestrian zone
  • 1-4pm: Choir and Folk Dance Group Krems-Lerchenfeld in the pedestrian zone
  • 2-4pm: Flower Girl strolling through the pedestrian zone with a photo frame
  • 2.15-2.30pm: Otto Raimitz presents the surprise drink of the Markt.Spiel at the stage (Täglicher Markt)
  • 2.30-3.30pm & 4.30-5.30pm: musical entertainment in Krems city centre with Manfred Gansberger (formerly Donauschrammeln)
Sat, 28th March
  • 7am-12pm: Kremser Genussmarkt
  • 9-10am: Apricot Prince and Princess distributing apricot nectar in the pedestrian zone
  • 10-10.45am: concerts by the junior orchestras of the district of Krems in the pedestrian zone
  • 10am-4pm: Organ player performing in the pedestrian zone
  • 10.30-11.30am: a couple in traditional costumes strolling through the pedestrian zone
  • 11.30am: Junior Monster concert with young brass musicians from the district of Krems
  • 1-2pm: Fashion show by Boutique No 21 (Täglicher Markt)
  • 1-4pm: Folk Dance Group Gföhl
  • 2-5pm: Charmeleons live music in the pedestrian zone
  • 2pm: Guided city tour of Krems followed by a tasting of apricot products at Hellerschmid (Attention: only in german! Cost: €13,-/person; limited places; register at krems@donau.com or +43 2732 82 676)
Fri, 3rd April
  • 8am-12pm: Krems Market Duet - Farmers' Market at Dreifaltigkeitsplatz & Regional Market at Kremser Pfarrplatz
  • 10am-12pm: Klaus Bergmaier playing piano at Täglicher Markt
  • 2-4pm: Flower Girl strolling through the pedestrian zone with a photo frame
  • 2-5pm: Folk Dance Group Wagram
  • 2.30-3.30pm: Coin minting station at Täglicher Markt
  • 2.30-3.30pm & 4.30-5.30pm: musical entertainment in Krems city centre with Manfred Gansberger (formerly Donauschrammeln)
  • 5pm: Guided city tour of Krems followed by a tasting of apricot products at Hellerschmid (Attention: only in german! Cost: €13,-/person; limited places; register at krems@donau.com or +43 2732 82 676)
Sat, 4th April
  • 7am-12pm: Kremser Genussmarkt
  • 8am-12pm: Old Town Flea Market at Dreifaltigkeitsplatz
  • 9am-12pm: Children's crafts with HUKI - 1st Waldviertel Children's Workshop in the pedestrian zone (Untere Landstraße 37)
  • 10-10.30am: Reading from "Marillenblütenmord" (Apricot Blossom Murder) by author Fanny Svoboda (in German)
  • 10am-12pm: Wachau Traditional Dance and Heritage Association Krems-Stein dancing in the pedestrian zone. 
  • 12-1pm: Coin minting station at Täglicher Markt
  • 1-4pm: Folk Dance Group Schmidatal-Wagramland
  • 2-3pm: "Die Stritzis" perform on stage (Täglicher Markt)
  • 2-4pm: the Easter Bunny visits us in the pedestrian zone
  • 2-5pm: Lisa Looping as walking act in the Old Town of Krems dressed as a flower
  • 3-4pm: "Die Stritzis" entertain in the pedestrian zone
  • 3-3.30pm: Martinsberger Schuhplattler (traditional Austrian Folk Dancing) on the stage at Täglicher Markt
  • 4.30-5pm: Prize Draw of the big Apricot Raffle