Krems Apricot Blossom Market

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

Grand Apricot Blossom Market in the Old Town of Krems

Thu, 2nd 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

Fr, 27th & Sat, 28th March The first Apricot Blossom Market weekend was canceled due to the forecast of harsh weather
Thu, 2nd April
  • 10 am-4 pm: A musical barrel organ player performs in downtown Krems
  • 11 am–12 pm: The Apricot Prince and Princess hand out apricot nectar at the Daily Market
  • 1:30–4:30 pm: Choir and Folk Dance Group from Krems/Lerchenfeld
  • 2-4 pm: The Easter Bunny is handing out candy in downtown Krems
  • 2–5 pm: Musical entertainment in downtown Krems with Manfred Gansberger (formerly of Donauschrammeln)
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. 
  • 10:30–11:30 am: Fashion show by Boutique No. 21 on the stage at the Daily Market
  • 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