Altena weekly market: crumble cake and strawberries attract customers!

Altena weekly market: crumble cake and strawberries attract customers!

The weekly market in Altena is very popular and attracts both locals and visitors. The Kamm bakery from Hagen has been an integral part of the market for over 15 years and offers a varied selection of baked goods. The particularly popular streusel cake is a real bestseller that is rarely left over. Kathrin Köster, the bakery saleswoman, has been active at various weekly markets for almost 20 years and has been represented in the Altena weekly market since the beginning. After training as a childcare worker, she decided to become a bakery saleswoman and has no regrets about this step. She serves customers with great passion five days a week because the special ambience of the market has its own charm.

The weekly market takes place regularly every week or several times a week on the market square in Altena and offers not only a large range of baked goods, but also freshly produced food from the region. ortsdienst.de emphasizes that agricultural products, including fruit, vegetables, dairy products, fish and meat, are sold directly by the producers here. This type of direct marketing not only supports the local economy, but also offers customers the opportunity to buy high-quality products in a relaxed atmosphere.

Diversity on the market

Strawberry cake and other strawberry specialties are currently on the menu, which delights the taste buds this time of year. The product range at the Altena weekly market changes every two weeks, ensuring constant variety. Byron Lee Jarchow, who also works at the Kamm Bakery stand and wants to soon complete his training as a bakery salesperson, emphasizes that he feels most comfortable when he has the connected atmosphere of the people around him, while at the same time not forgetting his roots as a BVB fan.

In addition, the market is organized by the community, which also ensures that attractive conditions are created. Private providers represent an important addition, especially in rural areas, where they are often the main actors in running weekly markets.

Regionality and sustainability

Particular attention is paid to regional marketing, which not only benefits the farmers but also offers ecological added value. Networks of actors and citizens support these initiatives to promote regional food supplies. According to bzfe.de, nutrition councils often contribute to the development of sustainable nutrition strategies in municipalities. The aim of these efforts is to promote regional value creation and so-called regional value companies support local businesses by enabling investments in agriculture, processing and gastronomy.

In the near future, the editorial team is planning a series that will be dedicated to the Altena weekly market in order to introduce the traders and their stories as well as the diverse offerings in more detail. While the Vielhaber mill bakery in Werdohl is closing its branch and other bakeries are withdrawing, the Altena weekly market remains a lively place for encounters and regional enjoyment.