Trakehner Hengstmarkt
Highlights
63rd Trakehner Stallion Market
For over six decades, breeders have been coming to Neumünster to see, assess, and buy Trakehner stallions. This year's market presents 6 premium stallions, with breeders attending from 17 countries.
Accessible Venue
The Holstenhallen Neumünster has lifts and adapted restrooms throughout. The venue is fully accessible.
A Day Out for the Family
Kids and adults alike get close access to the stallions and can follow the judging together. Worth arriving early to find a good spot.
What is Trakehner Hengstmarkt?
The Trakehner Hengstmarkt is a breed show and auction held at the Holstenhallen Neumünster in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, running 26–29 November 2026. Now in its 63rd edition, it is one of the most significant stallion inspection events for the Trakehner breed in the German-speaking world. Breeders, horse owners, and professionals come to see carefully selected stallions presented, assessed in the stallion inspection (Körung), and sold at auction – the auction is the centrepiece of the weekend. The programme draws a knowledgeable crowd in November, but the event also welcomes spectators and families who want a close look at one of Germany's oldest warmblood lines.
Trakehner Hengstmarkt at a Glance
What do you need to know beforehand?
What happens at Trakehner Hengstmarkt?
The 63rd Trakehner Hengstmarkt runs across four days – 26–29 November 2026 – with stallion presentations, the Körung (stallion inspection), and the auction forming the backbone of the schedule. Doors open each morning at 08:00. On Sunday, the programme shifts to the Pferdefamilientag, featuring the final of the Kuschel-Cup for young riders and pony rides. The full schedule is available on the Trakehner Verband's official website.
Where does Trakehner Hengstmarkt take place?
The Trakehner Hengstmarkt takes place at the Holstenhallen Neumünster in Neumünster, Schleswig-Holstein. The Holstenhallen is an established event centre in Schleswig-Holstein's third-largest city, well positioned between Hamburg and Kiel. The wider region of Schleswig-Holstein stretches between the North Sea and Baltic coasts, offering varied landscape for those who want to combine the trip with time outside.
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The Holstenhallen Neumünster is reached by car via the A7 motorway (exit Neumünster-Süd) onto the B430. Parking is available on site, including dedicated spaces for horse trailers. Neumünster Hauptbahnhof is about 2 km away – from there, take a taxi or city bus lines 1, 2, 3, or 4 to the Holstenhallen stop.
The Trakehner Hengstmarkt is a ticketed event where spectators can follow the stallion presentations, the Körung (stallion inspection), and the auction in person. The atmosphere is focused and knowledgeable – conversations about bloodlines, conformation, and movement quality run alongside everything happening in the arena. Good to know
- Doors open each morning at 08:00
- Tickets are available through the Trakehner Verband's official website
- The event draws both professionals and curious newcomers
- For travel and ticket details, check the official website before you go
On Sunday, 29 November 2026, the Pferdefamilientag offers a dedicated programme for families and children. The day includes the final of the Kuschel-Cup for young riders and pony rides. Families with kids who are curious about horses will find Sunday the most accessible entry point into the Trakehner world.
Breeders and stallion owners wishing to present a horse for the Körung and auction must register in advance through the Trakehner Verband's official website. Accommodation options in and around Neumünster – hotels, guesthouses, and holiday apartments – are available on request; the Holstenhallen Neumünster website also lists recommendations.
Who's behind it?
Trakehner Verband e.V.
Holstenhallen Neumünster
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