Experience days for apple harvesting
When the Reutlingen city center presents itself in autumnal splendor, it is once again time for the experiential days of the apple harvest. From theSeptember 16 to 20, 2026Exciting activities, regional delights, and varied experiences for the whole family await you.
From the apple to the experience
For five days, everything in Reutlingen revolves around the apple harvest.Look forward to regional delicacies, creative hands-on activities, exciting discoveries, and autumn experiences for the whole family.
Experience market
When? Friday, September 18, 2026, 2–6 PM
Where? Around the Linden Fountainin downtown Reutlingen
The experience market brings the apple right into the city center. Regional producers, clubs, and institutions invite you to taste, learn, and participate.
Especially families can look forward to:Thefree children's programWith interactive and crafting activities, the experience market becomes a real family adventure.
Traveling Tree Rally in the Downtown Area
- Set out in search of the twelve wandering trees in Spreuerhofstraße, Rebentalstraße, and around Nikolaikirche.
- At every tree, an apple question awaits you. Enter the answers on the rally card, which you can get for free at the Tourist Information (Marktplatz 14).
- Did you find the solution word? Hand in the card at the Tourist Information and look forward to a little surprise!
Free apples for customers here
Support Program of the Participants
Look forward to lovingly decorated shop windows, autumnal inspirations, and the new collections of Reutlingen retail. Numerous shops, cafés, and establishments take up the theme of apple with special promotions and make the shopping stroll a unique experience. Nothing stands in the way of your autumn shopping trip anymore.
Discover the program of the participants at a glance
Natural History Museum
September 17 at 5 PM:Public tour with Diplom-Agricultural Biologist Dr. Christoph Allgaier on the topic “Apple Abundance – Variety of Cultivars in Our Region.” Cost contribution: 5 €
September 18 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM:Program for 4–6-year-olds with Janina Vanhöfen on the topic "Habitat Orchard Meadow". Fee: 2 €
Registration required:by phone at 07121 303 2022 or directly at the Naturkundemuseum.
3. Lucas Festival in Pomology
Homemade Puff Pastry – Apple Delight from the Bakery
On 09/16 from 4 to 6 PM:How is a truly great puff pastry made? In the baking workshop at Bio-Bäckerei Berger, you get a behind-the-scenes look and learn step by step how this classic with its delicate layers is created. Afterwards, you’ll work with the homemade puff pastry using sweet and savory fillings – of course, also with fresh seasonal apples. Look forward to authentic baking craftsmanship, practical tips, and plenty of enjoyment. Naturally, you’ll take your self-baked delicacies home with you at the end.
