NADELWELT Karlsruhe 2026 Germany
April 2026

NADELWELT Karlsruhe

The international event for NEEDLECRAFTS

NADELWELT is one of the largest handicraft trade fairs in Germany. On the first weekend in May there will be sewing, knitting, crocheting, embroidery again in Karlsruhe… The NADELWELT is a paradise for everyone who loves handicrafts: sewing, patchwork, embroidery, knitting, cross stitch, crocheting, felting, spinning – the world of handicrafts so colorful and diverse that it’s impossible to list all the techniques and trends.

Experience the world of colors, patterns and materials. Get professional advice from industry experts and discover what’s new. Take advantage of the opportunity to feel fabrics and yarns, test sewing machines live, see colors with your own eyes and network in conversations with like-minded people.

A large exhibition area flooded with daylight is the perfect setting for numerous well-known textile artists who present their current works and are happy to provide insights into the creation process in a casual exchange.

Courses that can be booked in advance in separate training rooms on the quiet conference level for intensive and concentrated work or spontaneous and quick workshops directly in the exhibition hall for an uncomplicated introduction to new products or techniques – discover the many participation offers to live out your own creativity.

NADELWELT Karlsruhe – be inspired and enjoy an intensive weekend entirely for yourself and your hobby.