Munich’s Top 10 : Markets & Fairs – Top 10 Munich Characters

1. Viktualienmarkt

   For a special experience, be sure to visit the Viktualienmarkt,
   founded in 1807. Formerly a farmers’ market, it has evolved into a
   shopping destination for gourmets. From Monday to Saturday, you will
   find daily offerings of fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, eggs, honey,
   and flowers, as well as exotic spices and other speciality foods. The
   market also features a small beer garden under the maypole and several
   fountains with sculptures portraying popular characters from Munich’s
   history.

   
   

   
   
   

   
   

   
   
   

   Statue of Roider Jackl, Viktualienmarkt

2. Markt am Elisabethplatz

   Located
   in Schwabing, Elisabethplatz was named after the Austrian empress
   Elisabeth (Sisi). This market, which is closed on Sundays, has been here
   since 1903 and is the second-largest one in Munich. Along with fruit,
   vegetables, cheese, sausage, and wine, market stalls offer many homemade
   specialities. The small market café is especially attractive.

3. Markt am Wiener Platz

   Many
   made-for-TV films shot in Munich use the permanent market stalls on
   Wiener Platz in Haidhausen as a backdrop. Local trades people and office
   workers drop by on their coffee breaks for a quick snack at one of the
   kiosks.

4. Großmarkthalle

   Munich’s
   indoor Großmarkt (wholesale market) has a vibrant atmosphere. Opened in
   1912, the complex features four large halls. Several excellent
   restaurants and pubs have established themselves in and around the
   market.

   • Thalkirchnerstr.

5. Auer Dulten

   Church
   festivals, held here from the 14th century onward, evolved into popular
   annual fairs (Dulten), and eventually into three nine-day fairs:
   Maidult, in late April; Jakobidult, starting 25 July; and Herbstdult, in
   late October. As aromas of roasted almonds and grilled fish waft
   through the air, vendors loudly proclaim the virtues of their wares –
   dishes, candles, patent medicine, and, of course, knick-knacks.

   • Mariahilfplatz

   • 
     www.auerdult.de
     

6. Antikmärkte

   For
   antique furniture, head to Antikpalast (Rosenheimer Straße 143). The
   flea and antique market in Daglfing (Traberstraße 1) has a large
   selection of glass, silver, porcelain, paintings, rustic furniture, and
   more. Many treasures can also be found at the flea and antique market in
   Munich-Freimann (Lilienthalallee 29).

   • 
     www.antikpalast-muenchen.de
     

   • 
     www.flohmarkt-daglfing.de
     

   • 
     www.zenith-die-kulturhalle.de
     

7. Second-Hand & Flea Markets

   Perfect
   for rummaging and strolling are the giant flea market on the
   Theresienwiese in April and the largest open-air flea market in Bavaria,
   on the grounds of the Neue Messe (Alfons-Goppel-Straße 3).

   • 
     www.muenchen.de
     

8. Second-Hand Stores

   Perhaps a sign of the times, second-hand has gone mainstream, and “vintage” stores are springing up overnight.

   Städtisches Gebrauchtwarenhaus

   • Sachsenstr. 25

   Cindy’s Second Hand

   • Lindwurmstr. 56

   • List of stores www.jiz-muenchen.de

9. Weihnachtsmärkte

   Christmas
   markets are a long-standing and utterly charming tradition here. The
   largest is held on Marienplatz, while those located in Schwabing and
   Haidhausen offer the best atmosphere.

   • Marienplatz

   • Münchner Freiheit

   • Weißenburger Platz

10. Magdalenenfest

    Fair and market around the feast of St Mary Magdalene in July.

    • Hirschgarten

Top 10 Munich Characters