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Viennese Markets

In the 19th century, the hey-day of Vienna’s markets, there were more than thirty of them in the heart of the city. Cabbages were sold on the Kohlmarkt (now selling expensive clocks), meat on the Butcher’s Market, poultry and game on the Wildbretmarkt. As the city grew larger, many markets moved from the centre to the outskirts. Most markets are held on weekdays from 9am to 6.30pm, on Saturdays till 2pm.
Every Saturday between the stops Karlsplatz and Kettenbrückengasse of the U4 there is a huge jumble sale, dominated by people from Eastern Europe and Turkey.

Brunnenmarkt
XVI., close to the underground station Josefstädter Strasse. Vienna’s second-largest market, in the workmen’s district of Ottakring. The atmosphere has an Oriental flavour to it. This market is particularly popular with students and artists.

Flohmarkt (flea market)
IV., Wienzeile
Austria’s largest jumble-sale market. Every Saturday 8am-6pm

First Viennese Market Hall
III., Hauptstrasse
Corner Rasumofskygasse
In the mid-19th century, covered markets became the fashion, after the example of the former halls. Mainly meat and cold cuts.

Karmelitermarkt
I., near the Salztorbrücke
Schwedenplatz
A tranquil atmosphere reigns on this, Vienna’s oldest market. Here one finds vegetables, fruit and Asian specialities. The Turkish butchers sell what is said to be Vienna’s best lamb.

Market on Mexicoplatz
II., Mexikoplatz, Trading quay near the Reichsbrücke.
Here the ‘wild East’ is prevalent: colourful stalls owned by East-European traders.

Naschmarkt
IV., near underground station Kettenbrückengasse
The Naschmarkt originates from 1916 and has hardly changed. Here one finds attractively stacked vegetables and fruit, the finest cheeses and sausages. At weekends, farmers from the surrounding countryside come and sell their farm-fresh produce here. Home-made Blunzen (black pudding), smoked delicacies and wines can be sampled at little stalls. Furthermore, fresh trout and carp from Burgenland, home-made Fleischstrudel (meat strudel). Also many biological products, oils and spices.

 

 

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