I love local food markets, and have visited a number of them across the world. I was quite disappointed when I visited Naschmarkt for the first time. The vast majority of the shops were nearly identical, serving the same Turkish foods (olives, cheeses, dried herbs, etc), and of questionable freshness. A far cry from what I've seen in Italy or France. read more

Being a bunch of bargain-happy college students, we came here on a Saturday to check out the flea market. If you like vinyl, cameras, obscure musical instruments or crockery, you'll be in heaven here. The vendors are friendly, albeit a little shaky in terms of their English. But hey, money transcends all linguistic barriers, right? A little beyond the flea market is the food market, which is loud, bustling, and filled with treats that make your stomach rumble. Fresh fruit and vegetables scream out at you from little tables bursting with colour. The smell of roasting meat is rampant, because döner kababs are everywhere. Oh, there are also chunks of raw meat hanging from various meat stalls, so be warned if you're vegetarian. read more

I actually ventured off in the morning to see the Flea Market on the Saturday as well as the rest of the market. When I finally arrived I was underwhelmed by it all. Location: It is located between two stops on the u-bahn (Kettenbrückengasse or Karlplatz) and you can start at either end. It is also near the university and some other attractions that make it a nice stop if you are already in the area. Stalls: Maybe it is because I went during the fall/winter, but there wasn't an aroma of freshly cooked food that I was imagining. Also, there were a lot of falafels and other Mediterranean food that I wouldn't necessarily associate with Austria, so it wasn't what I expected. Also the flea market was a complete disarray when I got there. Tarps were flying everywhere and the merchandise was nothing special, just a lot of overpriced clothes and jewelry. I think the saving grace was the fact that it was very big and that there were a couple of stalls/shops that were interesting so it is worth a look. But as a whole, I just expected more. I allotted myself a hour and a half and I was done looking after 35 minutes. Maybe it's because I've been to other similar places and felt that this one wasn't done as well, or maybe it was just the time of year. read more

Avoid! If you're going to pound the pavement in Vienna and have achy feet from walking for miles/kilometers, at least abuse your body for a worthwhile place. There are so many of them and this is not one of them. It is not charming and it does not have much to offer in terms of diverse products. Perhaps since we had just arrived from Budapest with the wonderful Central Market. This market looked like the Central Market's discards to us. If you are wanting food products, you'll get better fruits/vegetables and meats at a nearby Billa. read more

A permanent market that is a short walk from the top of the ring road in Vienna, the Naschmarkt is a cool place to visit and take in all the fruits, veggies, sweets and spices that the vendors have for sale. However, it's a little bit touristy and some of the restaurant owners can be really pushy in trying to get you to sit down and eat, and I think the food can be a little overpriced in some of the restaurants. I don't think there would be many locals who actually shop here for their fresh groceries. Still, fun to visit for an hour or two, particularly on Saturday when the flea market is on. read more

i dont quite agree with some of the previous comments. I live in Vienna for more than 15 years, and I still like going to Naschmarkt, just to look around, to buy different stuffs (fruit, veggies, olives, etc) or to eat. On a sunny warm day in summer its great to grab a bite and a beer. Great lively atmosphere! Downside is that it can get touristic and crowded, especially on saturdays. But check out the restaurants in the second lane, my favorite are a Vietnamese and an Mediterranean one. read more

A must see for every visitor in Vienna ! Keep your stomach empty so you can savor the various delicacies offered from the various vendors. It's quite busy on weekends but still completey do-able. read more

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The Naschmarkt isn't as much a tourist attraction as it is a venue for cheese makers, or rather: preparers. While there may be 3 interesting stores, it's all about seeing the same bland "Hurr, I put Feta cheese into a chili" deliciousness that you can see in every convenience store between Flensburg and Kärnten. Don't buy the hype. Stay clear of the area. We witnessed some guy (probably homeless) in crutches getting almost beat up (with only the gang leader of the local vendors insisting that he shouldn't get hurt - publicity reasons?) because he tasted a sample of cheese _twice_ or so. The only meat you can buy there comes from animals who've been bled out - in pain - till they died from blood loss, with their throats cut open, fully conscious. It's, when it's not almost all about goat cheese, a halal meat market. Please. Vienna. Make this a great place again. But spare your visitors the disgusting uniformity of sadism that exposes itself there. Vienna is such a nice town, and doesn't need this stain on its greatness. Naschmarkt: Check out a museum instead, if your schedule is tight. Thank you. read more

Welcome to the former marvelous market with good prices... that has changed over the last couple of years. Since its "revitalizing", the Naschmarkt has become the place for rip offs. Who needs souvenir shops at a farmers market? Who needs to pay twice the price for food, which can be bought at half the price at a different farmers market? Who wants to fight through big crowds of people, also referred to as the "pick pockets paradise"? Walking through there is as charming as being stuffed into the U6 during rush hour.... without all the beggars. Which brings me to the next point. I do not mind beggars and I'm also willing to spare a few coins... though if you go into one of the "nice" restaurants there you can bet your sweet mediocre food, that you can expect being interrupted every 5 minutes for someone to either ask or harrass(play music you didn't ask for or just won't stop asking you for them coins) you for money. If you think that hell is not a real place, then go to the Naschmarkt Fleamarket on a saturday, where you can buy overpriced garbage, which you can get at a better quality and much much cheaper at Caritas. And if you thought the Naschmarkt is crowdy during weekdays, try the tokyo subway version on saturday...lovely. There is only two and a half reasons to go there... 1.: on saturday there is an actual farmers market right in front of the old exit of Kettenbrückengasse, which has really organic fresh food... the prices are still a bit steep, but you can be sure, that it wasn't bought at the Grossgrünmarkt, like the rest of the Naschmarkt Vendors 2.:there are abou 3 to 5 shops, which are outside the regular Grossgrünmarkt Vendors, which sell quite interesting things (Käseland, Urbanek, Gegenbauer, Umar) 1/2: In Summer, if you're insanely lucky, you can get a seating at a sunny spot All in all: Meh! read more

Revisited this market for the first time in 5 years, it is as good as I remember. Can't miss it if you're in Vienna. So much interesting food happening here. read more

What a fantastic outdoor market--one of the best I've seen in Europe. There are vendors selling everything here from t-shirts to antiques, but I was here to check out the food. Options abound - fresh fruit, nuts of all kinds, as well as charcuterie, cheese and locally produced wines. It's a colorful place, ideal for grabbing some candid pics near the vendor stalls. Don't skip it if unless you're in Vienna for fewer than three days. read more

Der Naschmarkt is a feast for all your senses. It's really fun to go on Saturday morning as the buying and selling works it way into a feverish pitch just before it closes for the weekend. The history of this market goes back centuries and you can walk through this kilometer long sea of bizarre and exotic foods till the cows come home. read more

A must visit if you come to Vienna! You can't really rate this place because there's probably over one hundred shops, stands, and restaurants in the market, but more than anything it's an experience. Try some of the different street foods, or the restaurants. They may not all be the most affordable, but they'll definitely be tasty, and will give you a good glimpse of Vienna! read more

This is the place to be on Saturday. Visited a few times and each time I had such a fun time. However, I love antique stores, second hand shops and estate sales so this is right up my alley. The market has fresh meats, vegetables, fish, imported goods (hungarian paprika), spices, you name it. At night, after the market closes the restaurants are still full of life. Great place to come for a glass of wine or a nice (not fancy) dinner. Touristy? Of course! How can it not be? But still, you see this place as locals favorite as well. read more

Pretty much just a market for dried fruits and spices, every 2nd market is one of the before mentioned, no real variety and basically no restaurants. read more

Great market to explore in Vienna. Cheese shops are amazing. Had lunch at Nautilus and it was the best meal in Vienna. I tried the monkfish special and husband had calamari with feta pasta. Good prices for what you get. read more

Neat farmers' market / flea market like atmosphere. Many vendors sell the same things, makes it somewhat hard to choose who to buy from!

I go every weekend I am in Vienna to the Naschmarkt! The sights, smells, displays of flowers and food is amazing. Every Saturday there is a flohmark (flea) and you can find all kinds of great stuff. After shopping you can enjoy a really nice lunch and people watch the afternoon! read more

This market is huge! Feels like it goes on forever. There are a ton of stalls full of fresh meats, fruits, vegetables; bins of spices and nuts, and local confections. There are also little stores throughout it containing jams and honey, chocolates, coffee, candies. This is a really great place to spend the afternoon, you'll get a great feel for the food of the city. It's within walking distance from the city center. read more

Cheesy turkish sellers everywhere! It is expensive, crowded. There is everything exept something traditional austrian.

a bit boring but the lunch taste good there. i like the sunshine btw.car parking is available nearby a little bit expensive. read more

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This place is for tourists, who don't mind spending more money on the same food you can get in the Supermarket. Where I come from (Israel), the market is considered the cheapest place to get descent fresh groceries. I recommend you just go there for a walk all along to experience it once. read more

Great place to have brunch and walk around. Weekends extremely busy, better to see during week.

I loved this market! Admittedly I didn't go here for the food shopping, but there is plenty to sample and eat as you stroll the stalls, including many ethnic foods and dishes. My tip is to go later in the day if you are just browsing. As evening sets in, sit down under the heat lamps of one of the restaurants/bars for a pre-dinner cocktail. It feels fun, classy and like a non-tourist hidden treasure. read more

Great place with a broad choice of good restaurants with tasty food for reasonable price. Also, great for buying different specialities, fish and spices. read more

Disappointing stop during our time in Vienna. We really couldn't figure out what made it so special - the Saturday flea market was a big garage sale of old, dirty stuff (couldn't find an antique anywhere) and the actual market was the same few types of shops, over and over and over again. Stop by for 15 minutes and move on to better, more unique attractions. read more

Really really nice, especially in the summer... you can definitely while away a few hours here :-)

actually i dont like this hood anymore since those boboesque cafés upraise and concurrently smash this great venue. o_O read more

Recently visited the Naschmarkt for the first time. While it is certainly quite large and a fun way to spend a couple hours. The restaurants and cafes seem to be the thing to go for, but the guys out front hawking for customers gets old/annoying quickly. The vendors also feel redundant (how many olive and hummus guys does one market need?) and you don't get the better prices one usual finds at such a market. According to some other posts by locals, it used to be a more authentic market and is now "touristy," I'd agree but nonetheless, it's such a short walk from Old Town (5 minutes) that it's worth checking out if you have time to kill. read more

People seem to bring all their trash and treasures here but expect a crowd, and watch the wallet.

The Naschmarkt is a feast for the senses. While the market is likely the most expensive outdoor market in Vienna, the quality of the produce, herbs, and other culinary delights is absolutely without doubt the best. It's also a one stop shop in terms of finding anything and everything "exotic." Personally, I've never found baby bok choy or cilantro as fresh anywhere else. The falafel and the varieties of hummus at the Naschmarkt are among the best I've had anywhere on the planet. Plus there is a myriad of phenomenal yet inexpensive restaurants here, everything from traditional Austrian cuisine to sushi to Vietnamese to seafood. The one trick that you must learn if you want to shop at these markets without overpaying is to be extremely specific in regards to how much of each item you want to purchase. Give them an exact weight, and start lower than what you might want and then slowly add more weight if necessary. You have to be very direct and clear about this or else people will toss crazy amounts of food into each container and tell you that you suddenly owe them 25 Euros! You'll have a wonderful experience if you are very clear no matter what people are enticing you with! read more

I spent a day and a half in Vienna and this was a must see. I loved seeing the culture and different offerings from vendors. The people-watching is great, too, especially as an English speaker hearing the different languages and accents. I tried the classic wiener schnitzel in this market - can't wait to go back! read more

It's a nice place if you're a toursit or if you're really looking for strange things. But if you live in Vienna it's too expensive to make your shopping there everyday read more