Wed., 05/03/2025 from 07:00 o'clock

Aschermittwoch-Kirtag

Since time immemorial (the first market was already in 1128 in the Herrengasse, which was called the Gassenmarkt), five fairs have been held in Hartberg, three in the city and two in Maria Lebing. From 1147 square in the area of ​​today's main square. 1166 Hartberg became FORUM = MARKET. The right to hold it in the city is based on sovereign privileges, namely those on Pentecost and those on St. Coloman's Day (October 13), which has been moved to Catherine's Day, on the Privilege of 1436, those on Ash Wednesday on the Privilege from 1512.

The markets were often the country's only opportunity to meet its commodity needs. Around 70 traders are currently visiting our markets. Visit our markets to keep tradition alive.