When does Kielgeholt take place?

The Wool Festival runs on May 16 and 17, 2026, in the blower hall complex of the Duisburg-Nord Landscape Park.

How much is the admission?

Admission costs 5 Euros, tickets are available at the box office.

What products are there at the market?

The focus is on hand-dyed wool, rovings for spinning, craft supplies, and other creative products around textile craftsmanship.

Is the event accessible?

The landscape park has wheelchair-accessible toilets, and the venues are prepared for visitors with mobility needs. It is worth planning the route ahead.

Are there parking options?

Yes, the public parking lot is directly opposite the main entrance at Emscherstraße 71.

What public transport connections are available?

The landscape park stop is serviced by the city rail line 903.

Wool, Craftsmanship, and Industrial Setting: Duisburg's Wool Festival Seduces with Color and Skill

Name: Kielgeholt - The Wool Festival in Duisburg
Start: 2026-05-16T02:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-18T01:59:59+02:00
Location: Gebläsehallenkomplex im Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord

Kielgeholt brings wool, craftsmanship, and a creative market atmosphere to Duisburg

On May 16 and 17, 2026, the blower hall complex in the Duisburg-Nord Landscape Park transforms into a meeting place for all who love knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, and textile craftsmanship. The Kielgeholt Wool Festival focuses on local proximity, international exhibitors, and a shopping and experience feeling that is even more intense in the special industrial backdrop.

A market for colors, fibers, and fine details

About 50 international exhibitors present according to event information hand-dyed wool, roving for spinning, craft supplies, and many creative products around textile work. Visitors will find not an anonymous exhibition hall here, but a lively market atmosphere with direct exchange, professional discussions, and plenty of inspiration for their next project.

Industrial backdrop meets craft culture

The blower hall complex is one of the most impressive event locations in the Ruhr area. The former blower hall, pumping station, and electrical center were converted into an event location as part of the International Building Exhibition Emscher Park. Today, the place combines monument character with modern event technology, creating a striking framework for trade fairs, creative markets, and cultural events.

What visitors can expect

The Wool Festival thrives on the mix of materiality, advice, and discovery. Among colorful yarns, soft fibers, and artistically crafted unique pieces, a calm, concentrated shopping experience emerges. Those interested in direct sales, craftsmanship, and the local creative scene will find plenty of material for new ideas - from the first touch of wool to the finished project.

Arrival, parking, and accessibility

The Duisburg-Nord Landscape Park is located at Emscherstraße 71 in Duisburg-Meiderich. According to parking information, the public parking lot is located directly opposite the main entrance. The landscape park stop is served by the city rail line 903. Additionally, the site is connected to regional cycling paths. Wheelchair-accessible toilets are available, also in the event venues blower hall and power station.

Conclusion

Kielgeholt is more than a wool market: it is a creative meeting point for craft fans, direct marketers, and curious market goers in an extraordinary industrial backdrop. Those looking for high-quality wool, supplies, and textile variety should experience this weekend in Duisburg live.