{"id":9165,"date":"2025-12-08T12:19:22","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T11:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ontdekemmen.nl\/winkelen-markten\/emmen-market-the-place-to-go-for-a-great-atmosphere-and-fresh-produce\/"},"modified":"2026-11-12T11:40:25","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T10:40:25","slug":"emmen-market-the-place-to-go-for-a-great-atmosphere-and-fresh-produce","status":"publish","type":"winkelen-markten","link":"https:\/\/ontdekemmen.nl\/en\/shopping-markets\/emmen-market-the-place-to-go-for-a-great-atmosphere-and-fresh-produce\/","title":{"rendered":"Emmen Market: the place to go for a great atmosphere and fresh produce"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"pane pane--white\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"row g-4 g-lg-8 g-xl-15 justify-content-center\">\n                                                <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-8\">\n                        <div class=\"pane__text\">\n                            <h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Emmen Market: the place to go for a great atmosphere and fresh produce<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">Every Friday, downtown Emmen transforms into a lively market full of scents, colors, and sounds. It\u2019s pleasantly bustling, and there\u2019s all kinds of things for sale. The Market in Emmen is much more than just a place to run some errands. For locals, it\u2019s a weekly tradition, and for visitors, it\u2019s a fun outing. Whether you come for fresh produce, clothing, flowers, or just the lively atmosphere, the market is a must-visit in downtown Emmen.    <\/span><\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"pane pane--tertiary\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"row g-4 g-lg-8 g-xl-15 justify-content-center\">\n                                                <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-8\">\n                        <div class=\"pane__text\">\n                            <h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ontdekemmen.nl\/wp-content\/themes\/ontdek-emmen\/assets\/img\/blocks-title.svg\" class=\"text-figure me-1 me-lg-2 mt-n1\" width=\"24\" height=\"18\" alt=\"\" \/> <span><strong>New Layout for the Emmen Weekly Market<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Starting Friday, August 21, the weekly market in Emmen will have a new layout. A number of market stalls will be moved from the entrance to Rensenpark to the square near the Grote Kerk and the Marktplein. The new layout is necessary due to construction work at the entrance to Rensenpark.  <\/p>\n<p>The market will be just as you&#8217;re used to. All the familiar market stalls will be there, but some will be in different locations. <\/p>\n<h4><strong>Here&#8217;s how to find your favorite market stalls<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Wondering where your favorite market stall is located? Check out the current map below. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ontdekemmen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Plattegrond_def_1508.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7739 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ontdekemmen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Plattegrond_def_1508-1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ontdekemmen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Plattegrond_def_1508-1024x573.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ontdekemmen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Plattegrond_def_1508-1920x1075.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/ontdekemmen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Plattegrond_def_1508-640x358.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ontdekemmen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Plattegrond_def_1508-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ontdekemmen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Plattegrond_def_1508-1536x860.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ontdekemmen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Plattegrond_def_1508-2048x1146.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ontdekemmen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Plattegrond_def_1508-70x39.jpg 70w, https:\/\/ontdekemmen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Plattegrond_def_1508-1894x1060.jpg 1894w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n                                                                <div class=\"pane__button-group\">\n        <div class=\"row g-2 g-lg-3 justify-content-start\">\n                            <div class=\"col-auto\">\n                        <a class=\"btn btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/ontdekemmen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Plattegrond_def_1508-paginas-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <span class=\"btn__text\">Download the map (PDF)<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"icon icon--16 icon--arrow\">\n            <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/ontdekemmen.nl\/wp-content\/themes\/ontdek-emmen\/build\/img\/symbols.63376f1c939fe8229a47.svg#arrow-right\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"pane pane--white\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"row g-4 g-lg-8 g-xl-15 justify-content-center\">\n                                                <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-8\">\n                        <div class=\"pane__text\">\n                            <h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ontdekemmen.nl\/wp-content\/themes\/ontdek-emmen\/assets\/img\/blocks-title.svg\" class=\"text-figure me-1 me-lg-2 mt-n1\" width=\"24\" height=\"18\" alt=\"\" \/> <span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Emmen Friday Market: The Largest in the Northern Netherlands<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">Every Friday, there are more than 100 stalls on Marktplein and in Hoofdstraat. This makes the Friday market in Emmen the largest general market in the northern Netherlands. You can find just about anything there: fresh fruits and vegetables, bread, flowers, cheese, clothing, home decor, and much more.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">The market is popular because of its friendly atmosphere and wide selection. Many people visit it every week, and the vendors recognize their regular customers. They enjoy chatting with you or letting you sample something. You can tell that it\u2019s all about quality products and personal interaction.   <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Practical information:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">When: Every Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Activities and Special Market Days<\/h3>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"463\">There\u2019s often something extra to experience at the Friday market in Emmen. Throughout the year, special market days, seasonal promotions, and other activities are organized. These include holidays, theme weeks, and fun surprises for young and old alike.  <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"463\">Take a quick look at what there is to do:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"463\"><strong>Friday, October 16 &#038; 23<\/strong> \u2014bring the kids to carve pumpkins for free and check out a booth featuring a special Halloween collection!<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"463\"><strong>Friday, November 27 &#038; Friday, December 4<\/strong> \u2014come say hello to St. Nicholas and his helpers during their visit to the Friday market!<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"463\"><strong>Friday, December 18<\/strong> \u2014get into the holiday spirit, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, and stock up on the tastiest ingredients for your Christmas dinner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"pane py-0 overflow-hidden\">\n    <div class=\"container px-0 px-lg-2\">\n                    <div class=\"swiper swiper--images\">\n                <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                                            <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1432\" height=\"955\" src=\"https:\/\/ontdekemmen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Winkelen-en-markten-8-scaled.jpg\" class=\"image\" alt=\"Sfeerafbeelding Markt Emmen\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1432\" height=\"955\" src=\"https:\/\/ontdekemmen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Winkelen-en-markten-9-scaled.jpg\" class=\"image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1432\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/ontdekemmen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-Herst-in-Emmen-met-markt-fotografie-Marc-Slagter-2-1432x1066.jpg\" class=\"image\" alt=\"Sfeerbeeld Markt Emmen\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ontdekemmen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-Herst-in-Emmen-met-markt-fotografie-Marc-Slagter-2-1432x1066.jpg 1432w, https:\/\/ontdekemmen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-Herst-in-Emmen-met-markt-fotografie-Marc-Slagter-2-70x51.jpg 70w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1432px) 100vw, 1432px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"swiper-button-prev\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon icon--20 icon--arrow\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/ontdekemmen.nl\/wp-content\/themes\/ontdek-emmen\/build\/img\/symbols.63376f1c939fe8229a47.svg#arrow-right\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"swiper-button-next\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon icon--20 icon--arrow\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/ontdekemmen.nl\/wp-content\/themes\/ontdek-emmen\/build\/img\/symbols.63376f1c939fe8229a47.svg#arrow-right\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"pane pane--tertiary\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"row g-4 g-lg-8 g-xl-15 justify-content-center\">\n                                                <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-8\">\n                        <div class=\"pane__text\">\n                            <h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ontdekemmen.nl\/wp-content\/themes\/ontdek-emmen\/assets\/img\/blocks-title.svg\" class=\"text-figure me-1 me-lg-2 mt-n1\" width=\"24\" height=\"18\" alt=\"\" \/> <span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Easily accessible and plenty of parking<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">It&#8217;s easy to plan a visit to the market in Emmen. The city center is easily accessible, both by car and by public transportation. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">Here&#8217;s how to easily reach the market in Emmen:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Indoor parking:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300\"> Willinkplein or Westerstraat parking garages <\/span> <\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Free parking:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300\"> East parking lot (Van Schaikweg\/Emmalaan)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cyclists: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">Free, secure bike parking on Wilhelminastraat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Train: From Emmen Station, it&#8217;s about a 5-minute walk to the market<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more parking options, visit the page <a style=\"font-size: 1rem\" href=\"https:\/\/ontdekemmen.nl\/parkeren-emmen\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">Parking in Emmen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">.<\/span><\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"pane pane--white\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"row g-4 g-lg-8 g-xl-15 justify-content-center\">\n                                                <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-8\">\n                        <div class=\"pane__text\">\n                            <h2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"1kstwib\" data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"416\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ontdekemmen.nl\/wp-content\/themes\/ontdek-emmen\/assets\/img\/blocks-title.svg\" class=\"text-figure me-1 me-lg-2 mt-n1\" width=\"24\" height=\"18\" alt=\"\" \/> <span><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"416\">CONTACT FOR MARKET VENDORS<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"465\">Do you have questions about the Friday market or a vendor space?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"531\">Email: <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"498\">marktemmen@emmen.nl<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"531\">Phone: 06 31 10 62 42<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"pane pane--tertiary\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"row g-4 g-lg-8 g-xl-15 justify-content-center\">\n                                                <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-8\">\n                        <div class=\"pane__text\">\n                            <h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ontdekemmen.nl\/wp-content\/themes\/ontdek-emmen\/assets\/img\/blocks-title.svg\" class=\"text-figure me-1 me-lg-2 mt-n1\" width=\"24\" height=\"18\" alt=\"\" \/> <span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Frequently Asked Questions About the Emmen Market<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When is the market in Emmen?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">The farmers&#8217; market is held every Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Marktplein and in Hoofdstraat, right in the heart of Emmen. You can stop by all morning to do your shopping or just to browse. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What can you buy at the market in Emmen?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">The selection is diverse, ranging from vegetables, fruit, and bread to clothing, flowers, and home decor. With more than 100 stalls, there\u2019s plenty to choose from.  <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Is the market in Emmen easily accessible?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">Yes, the market is right in the heart of downtown. It\u2019s just a short walk from the train station or the various parking garages. There are also bike racks available. This makes the market easily accessible by car, bike, and public transportation.   <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Are there any other markets in the region?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">Yes, definitely! There are even more lively markets in the Emmen region. In the summer, there\u2019s the Butterfly Market, featuring stalls, music, and activities. This market runs starting July 8, 2026, every Tuesday in July and August. In Klazienaveen, there\u2019s a market every Saturday with a wide variety of goods. Each market has its own unique atmosphere. 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