Cottbus's main weekly market, held every Thursday along the pedestrian Spremberger Straße between the medieval Spremberger Turm and the Altmarkt, a square documented as a trading place since 1720.
The Thursday market on Spremberger Straße is the largest of Cottbus's weekly markets, running along the city's central pedestrian shopping street between the Spremberger Turm, a surviving medieval city-gate tower, and the Altmarkt square. Up to about 40 stalls set up for the day, selling regional vegetables grown in the Lausitz countryside, cut flowers, sausage and poultry from local producers, and a scattering of household-goods stands. The Altmarkt itself has functioned as a trading square since at least 1720, giving the market a continuity with the city's older commercial history, distinct from the newer shopping mall retail nearby. Smaller supplementary markets run on Wednesdays and Fridays on the forecourt of the Stadthalle (City Hall), a short walk away, for shoppers who cannot make the larger Thursday market. The area is fully pedestrianized and reachable by all four of Cottbus's central tram lines.
| Hours | Thu 8:00–17:00 (smaller markets also run Wed and Fri on the Stadthalle forecourt) |
|---|---|
| Price | €–€€ |
| Address | Spremberger Straße / Altmarkt, 03046 Cottbus |
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Location
Spremberger Straße / Altmarkt, 03046 Cottbus
51.7601, 14.3325 View on map
Highlights
- Held beside the medieval Spremberger Turm city tower
- Altmarkt square has served as a trading place since at least 1720
- Supplementary smaller markets on Wednesdays and Fridays near the Stadthalle
Tips for visiting
- Reachable by Cottbus tram lines 1, 2, 3, or 4 to the Stadthalle or Altmarkt stop.
- Most stalls accept cash only.
- Combine the visit with a walk up Spremberger Straße's pedestrian shops before or after.
Frequently asked questions
Which day has the biggest market in Cottbus?
Thursday, when the main Spremberger Straße market runs from 8:00 to 17:00 with up to around 40 stalls.
Are there other market days in Cottbus besides Thursday?
Yes, smaller markets also run on Wednesdays and Fridays on the forecourt of the Stadthalle, a short walk from the Altmarkt.