Summer is over, but autumn with its colourful splendour has at least as many beautiful moments to offer. From 29 September to 1 October, the town centre of the old Hanseatic town of Hattingen is transformed into a colourful marketplace. Gastronomy, Hattingen Marketing, cooperation partner Peter Lihs from "pro-motion" and French traders invite you to the Hattingen autumn with market and Panhasfest. Stroll, shop and experience with all your senses! Are you taking part?

It's definitely worth it. In the heart of the historic old town, your nose will sniff the aroma of fine delicacies during your visit. The restaurants Gasthaus Weiß, Haus Kemnade, Diergardts "Kühler Grund", Hotel-Restaurant Eggers and Hotel-Restaurant An de Krüpe will once again be serving up autumnal and hearty dishes at the Panhasfest. Each establishment will spoil the palate with five different regional and seasonal dishes. Westphalian potato soup, kale, sauerbraten, game dishes, potato pancakes, plum cake and, of course, panhas are the culinary delights in the season of colourful leaves.

Do you actually know what panhas is? Dhe thickened blood and sausage broth made from various types of meat (nowadays minced meat is also used) used to be in high season on slaughter day. In the past, it was customary to heat the sausages made from the meat in a large cauldron to preserve them. The broth in which the sausages were cooked (sometimes one would burst open...) was very tasty at the end of the day and was brought to the boil with spices and buckwheat flour, for example, until a solid mass was formed. It then had to cool and was cut into slices. In Münster, panhas is also known as "Möpkenbroat" (cooked sausage) or "Möppkensbruua" for the Westphalians among us. Panhas is still fried in a pan today and served with various side dishes such as turnip cabbage, sauerkraut, brown bread or a hearty vegetable stew (Panhas with Schwattbraut, Schmoräppelkes and Rüwekrutt). This very hearty and filling dish used to be considered a meal for poor people, but today it has also found its way into more refined cuisine. However, the name "Panhas" is not only used in the kitchen. Westphalians know the expression "Jetzt hastde den Pannas auf dem Boden liegen", in which "pannas" means something like "stuff" or "junk". The "Pannas am Schwenkbaum" is also an expression for impending sanctions or punishments. Incidentally, there is also the variant "Panhas am Krissbaum" - but the trouble is the same, the threat! Incidentally, the term itself is derived from "Pannharst", which refers to a roasting pan, i.e. a roasted piece of meat. The word comes from Low German: "pan" means "pan" and "harst" means "roast meat".

But of course you can't just eat and drink when you're out and about at Hattinger Herbst. Fine and unusual arts and crafts throughout the city centre are a special treat for the eyes and ears. Whether it's floating gardens, sculptures and paintings or a new belt that is cut to size on site - there's something for everyone. Just take a stroll and discover something new. This also applies to the French market "Bleu Blanc Rouge" on the Krämersdorf and the Dutch flower market on the Untermarkt. Just follow your nose: The smell of fresh country bread or delicious cheese will lead you to exactly the right places. You'll also come across oven-fresh tarte flambée, fine wines from Burgundy, fine liqueurs, argan oil or a colourful variety of autumnal flowers and decorative items for your garden or balcony. If you still need something new to wear - no problem: the autumn and winter fashion show, which takes place on Saturday, 30 September, at four different times in the Reschop-Carré, is sure to provide you with plenty of inspiration. The latest fashion trends for the cool season will be presented at 11.30 am, 1.30 pm, 3.30 pm and 5.00 pm. On Sunday, 1 October, the Reschop-Carré and the retailers in the city centre invite you to an open Sunday from 1 pm to 6 pm. You're guaranteed to find something nice!

Of course, the opening hours are also very important: Friday 12 noon to 8 pm, Saturday 11 am to 8 pm, Sunday 11 am to 6 pm. On Sunday, 1 October, the city centre is open for business from 1pm to 6pm.

Sandra and Anja wish you lots of fun on your autumn stroll!

Oh yes, and if you have discovered Hattingen for yourself, then come back: we still have so much to offer - for example our hiking area, Elfringhauser Schweiz. Stroll through meadows and forests in beautiful autumn colours and enjoy the Indian summer on your doorstep. Hattingen Tourismus also has the right hiking map. Of course, you can also visit castles, walk around the Kemnader reservoir or enjoy the view of the Ruhr Valley from the Gethmann Garden. We will be happy to help you with tips here too - why not pay us a visit at Hattingen Tourismus in the centre of the historic old town at Haldenplatz 3.