Wolle-Festival Wismar

The Wolle-Festival is an annual public exhibition dedicated to premium yarns, textile crafts and creative fibre arts. Held at the Market and Event Hall in Wismar, the event is aimed at passionate knitting and crochet enthusiasts, professional designers, textile artists, independent makers, small-scale manufacturers, and anyone with an interest in high-quality textiles and traditional craftsmanship.

Organised by Lorenz GmbH, the Wolle-Festival provides a vibrant platform for premium materials, creative inspiration and personal exchange within the fibre arts community. At its core is an extensive selection of luxury natural fibres and premium yarns, including virgin wool, Merino wool, alpaca, mohair, cashmere, cotton and silk, alongside sustainably produced and hand-dyed yarns. The exhibition is complemented by a comprehensive range of knitting and crochet accessories, including knitting needles, crochet hooks, stitch markers, yarn winders, swifts, scissors, buttons and many other specialist tools for discerning crafters.

The festival also showcases a wide variety of traditional and contemporary textile craft techniques. Visitors can explore knitting, crochet, felting, hand spinning, weaving and macramé, while discovering handcrafted one-of-a-kind pieces, exclusive designer collections and bespoke textile creations from independent artisans and specialist makers. Numerous exhibitors share their expertise, introduce innovative materials and demonstrate new techniques, while presenting the latest developments and trends from the international fibre arts community.

One of the festival's highlights is its programme of live demonstrations and hands-on workshops, where visitors can try a variety of techniques for themselves under the guidance of experienced designers and specialist exhibitors. The opportunity to exchange ideas, enjoy the event's creative atmosphere and gain practical knowledge directly from industry experts has made the Wolle-Festival a popular meeting place for the German-speaking fibre arts community.

Exhibitors primarily represent the yarn manufacturing and wool trade, textile design, artisan crafts, accessory production, as well as small workshops and specialist craft businesses. Key visitor groups include knitters, crocheters, felt makers, weavers, hand spinners, textile artists, designers, workshop tutors, specialist retailers and anyone seeking premium materials and fresh inspiration for their own creative projects.

With its modern facilities, spacious exhibition areas and central location, the Market and Event Hall in Wismar provides an ideal setting for an enjoyable and inspiring exhibition experience. Excellent transport links make the venue easily accessible by both car and public transport. Visitors also benefit from its close proximity to Wismar's historic Old Town, a wide choice of hotels and restaurants, making it easy to combine a visit to the festival with a stay in this UNESCO World Heritage city.

The Wolle-Festival will take place on 2 days from Saturday, 29. August to Sunday, 30. August 2026 in Wismar.