Wolle-Festival Osnabrueck

The Wolle-Festival is an annual consumer exhibition dedicated to wool, yarns and textile crafts. It has established itself as a leading meeting place for creative craftsmanship, premium-quality materials and personal exchange within the knitting and fibre arts community. Held each year at Halle Gartlage in Osnabrück, the event is organised by Lorenz GmbH, a company with many years of experience in organising trade fairs and festivals. Lorenz GmbH has successfully established the Wolle-Festival as a registered trademark.

The exhibition focuses on premium natural fibres and high-quality yarns, including Merino, alpaca, mohair, cashmere, cotton and silk, as well as sustainable and hand-dyed yarns. The product range is complemented by an extensive selection of accessories for both traditional and contemporary textile crafts, including knitting needles, crochet hooks, circular knitting accessories, stitch markers, yarn winders, swifts, scissors, buttons and a wide variety of other tools and notions. Exhibitors also showcase knitting patterns, sewing patterns, handcrafted one-of-a-kind creations, designer pieces and finely crafted textile products. Traditional textile crafts such as felting, spinning, weaving and knotting also form an integral part of the exhibition programme, highlighting the rich diversity of textile craftsmanship.

One of the festival's defining features is its combination of shopping, knowledge sharing and hands-on experiences. Visitors can watch experienced textile artists demonstrate their techniques, discover new skills and take part in practical workshops where traditional and contemporary craft techniques are taught in an engaging, hands-on environment. As a result, the exhibition provides an inspiring platform for creative exchange, bringing together the latest trends, innovative materials and time-honoured craftsmanship.

Exhibitors primarily represent the fields of yarn production, textile design, artisan crafts, knitting and crochet accessories, and wool retail, alongside independent makers, small-scale manufacturers and designer brands. Many travel from across Germany and other European countries to present exclusive collections and handcrafted pieces that are often unavailable through conventional retail channels. The festival attracts passionate knitters and crocheters, textile artists, designers, wool shop owners, creative professionals and hobby crafters seeking premium materials, expert advice and fresh inspiration for their projects.

The Wolle-Festival plays an important role for the city of Osnabrück and the surrounding Osnabrück region. Each year, it attracts visitors from across Germany, reinforcing the area's reputation as an attractive destination for specialist creative exhibitions. At the same time, it reflects the growing demand for sustainable consumption, traditional craftsmanship and individually made products. As part of Lorenz GmbH's nationwide series of events, the Wolle-Festival is held annually at several locations across Germany, providing both exhibitors and visitors with the benefits of a strong national network.

Halle Gartlage in Osnabrück offers an ideal setting for the event as a modern, fully accessible exhibition venue. Its central location, ample parking facilities and convenient access to the A1 and A30 motorways ensure that it is easily reached by car as well as by public transport. Osnabrück Central Station is only a few minutes away and is directly connected to the venue by the city's local bus network, providing excellent accessibility for visitors from across Germany and the neighbouring Netherlands.

The Wolle-Festival will take place on 2 days from Saturday, 06. February to Sunday, 07. February 2027 in Osnabrueck.