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If you are going to Munich...you are going to Viktualienmarkt.....tons of options for all kinds of foods.... much of it greasy good German food (alliteration intended!!) There are fresh food options as well...but we all know you came for the Schnitzel, Wurst, and Beer (wink wink)....oh my. Pace yourself big fellah!!!
This is a great market for fruits, vegetables, sandwiches, spices, pickles, meat, flowers,souvenirs and even beer. It's an open air market and beer garten. Everyone is friendly and they are closed Sunday. This is a must if you are visiting or living here in Munich.
This marketplace was so vibrant and fun to so around and sightsee! We had a simple but delicious lunch at Metzgerei Friedl, bought a carton of fresh strawberries, bought some honeys, chocolates, seasonings and teas around here. Everyone was pretty friendly and all the produce were so fresh!
One of the highlights of my time in Munich. I love a good outdoor market and this one is one of the best. Open everyday except Sunday, you can find everything here. Fresh flowers, meats, cheeses, baked goods and fresh baked breads, and of course beer and wine bars. There's something here for everyone and it's always fun checking out all the different booths. I walked over every morning for fresh Cappuccino at Leo's Kaffee and would pick up a pastry at one of the bakeries. In the afternoon, I would stop by the pickle guy and buy a few of the best pickles I've ever eaten. So many choices from sweet to sour, spicy and my favorite a super sour with a spicy horseradish. The long line moves quickly and if you like pickles, you must stop here.
This was easily one of my favorite farmers markets in Europe. There was a great selection of fresh produce, condiments, snacks, alcohol, tea, flowers, cheese, and more. Unfortunately, I visited during the holidays, so some stalls weren't open. One shop in particular really caught my attention--it specialized in mustard (Senf) and offered so many varieties I had never seen or even heard of before. I was excited to try everything. Prices ranged from €2 to €7 per bottle, and while I was tempted to buy several, my luggage limitations held me back. In the end, I chose two: black truffle mustard and matcha mustard. Can't wait to try them once I'm back home.
Love this place so many places to eat- there's walk ups for sausages and sandwiches and also to buy fresh fruits and flowers and coffee. I enjoy the fruit so much! There are smaller restaurants but here in Munich most require a rsvp in advance by phone call or email. I wanted to try some of the seafood places, but they were full and not accepting walk ins. Der Schorr is a big pub with restaurant and also outdoor bar area that was full all the time and very happening at night with their indoor tenting and dance music. Service is helpful and good value, but it is a farmers market so most vendors close by 8 pm. On a Friday night, we were able to walk into Eataly that borders here and get food without much waiting.
Such an awesome market!! Pretty big and full of people. It's a great spot whether you're in the mood for a full meal or just a quick snack. Tons of vendors to check out! There's a farmers market section with local tea, honey, and fresh produce AND plenty of butchers around. You'll also find lots of beer and bratwurst--classic and delicious. Definitely worth a visit!
Wonderful Outdoor Market. Loved coming when it's less crowded in the mornings to fully explore, chat, and, shop at the variety of kiosks. Fun-Filled Crowded Beer Garden. When seated, nice it was to chug beers and nibble at the food from the market in the afternoons. CHEERS!
Viktualienmarkt is the famous and historic Open Air Market in Munich. It has been a bustling hub for fresh produce, local delicacies, and traditional and local Bavarian goods since its founding in 1807. The market was originally established by King Maximilian I of Bavaria as an expansion of the overcrowded market at Marienplatz. It has a 140 stalls and shops. It's overwhelming. It has fresh flowers, herbs, spices, breads, desserts, cheeses, wines, you name it, they got it. Many of the vendors have been operating their stalls for generations, passing down recipes and expertise.
Great outdoor stalls with plenty of restaurant and fresh smoothie and fruit options. Fresh market, fresh flowers. We came during the Munich Pride festival so it was crowded with plenty of vendors in tents, music, and people. I didn't like the open air smoking so no fresh air. The food is delicious but many do not have sit down options so we walked with our food. Beautiful historical buildings with lots of locals and tourists alike. Family friendly, lots of walking
This is a must-see while in Munich. There's lots of local shops carrying an array of cheeses, honey, breads (and pretzels), veggies, pickles, a cafe, and more. There's also a beer garden here with plenty of seating in the shade. Stop here to look around and stay for a bite to eat in the beer garden while you're here! There's even a maypole.
Came here during my stop in Munich and it's a must visit. The energy was lovely on a Saturday afternoon. Everyone was drinking beers and eating good food. Great value for what you pay . A must visit!
July 8, 2024 - they were closed Sunday and we went there several times to grab snacks and a meal there. It wasn't as big as I thought it was going to be. They had similar foods everywhere. Though, the fruits and vegetables to purchase were amazing to look at. The Juice Bar we got was all right. It is worth going there and is located just a walk away from the MarienPlatz. There was one place there that sold the most olives I've ever seen in my whole life anywhere in the world. At least where I've traveled. I've been to 30 countries and was very impressed. See photos.
Food: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Decor & Style: 5/5 This is an outdoor market that has a lot to offer, and by far has the best street pork I have ever had in my life! With fast access to beer and street food one can easily spend many, many hours here. They even have fresh juicing here as well and many nick nacks to buy. The markets and streets are very clean and looks beautiful and I can easily say it's probably my top 3 street market of all time! read more
Famous market in Munchen, from delicatessen, fruits & vegetables to clothes. Everything you can look for is here! Famoso mercado de Múnich, desde productos de delicatessen, frutas y verduras hasta ropa y telas. Todo lo que busques lo encuentras aquí! read more
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This open space is great for food, drinks and being social! Even the layout of the long communal tables placed close together encourages social interaction! There are a few seating areas, near the center, with many little shops, take away restaurants, butchers, and more - where you can grab what you want and come and sit down here. There is almost anything you'd want here! This market has a great atmosphere, great food and is overall just a great time. Everything we've had here was absolutely delicious and was one of my favourite spots in Munich. You can't go wrong with a beer and a sausage! We went to Müller-Brot AG for German donuts! They had a deal where you can get 3 for 3 euros or something even cheaper! I remember it being really cheap. But yeah the donuts definitely satisfied that sweet tooth! I tried sausages from two places, Schlemmermeyer GmbH & Co. KG , which is on the north side of the market - and Biergarten am Viktualienmarkt, which had sausages and beers! They were both so good, but I think the first place was slightly tastier and juicier. But honestly the difference is barely anything. read more
Without a doubt this was one of the best places I stumbled upon during my time in Munich. It is a vast and popular outdoor market that's full of beer, food, farmer's market items and little trinkets to buy. It was also rather lovely to visit around Easter weekend given the atmosphere and the lovely crowds. There was no shortage of appetizing food to gaze at and enjoy here. The main beer garden in the center of the square was also packed and bustling all around. The next time I'm in Munich, I'm definitely stopping by again as all of the items here looked delicious. The proximity of this place to Marienplatz also makes it a very appealing place to visit if you're looking to take in a lot of local sights, sounds and food. read more
The Viktualienmarkt is an attraction in itself, but it is also a great spot to go for lunch in the middle of a day of Munich sightseeing. There are plenty of options, so you can find something to suit everyone in your group. Even horse sausage. True story: My friends and I had entered the market only a few minutes before, staggered by all the choices, trying to figure out what to get, when out of the diminutive shop in front of which we happened to stand--not much more than a glorified shack, really--stepped a small old woman. Her face was very wrinkled, but practically beaming, as she approached us to offer her absolutely unsolicited advice. Unlike with most Müncheners, there was a severe language barrier, but in the course of a few moments' conversation, between her very broken English and my toddler-grade German, her message emerged: "Go in here. Get the horse sausage. You won't regret it." Eh? Horse sausage? We shuffled our feet and drawled equivocatingly. Then I figured "Eff it. When in Rome, brother." So my buddy Amit and I stepped into the shop while our three more timid friends remained outside. It looked just like any butcher shop--a long glass cold case full of chops, steaks, sausages, ground meat, etc. None of the clerks spoke any English, as we stood there asking "Horse? Horse sausage? Cheval? Horse? Anyone?" Thankfully there were some buddies of one of the clerks hanging out there, one of whom spoke English and cheerfully stood to our rescue. "Which is the horse sausage?" I asked. The friend translated. The clerk, looking confused, asked a similarly phrased question back to the friend. "Ja," said the friend. The clerk turned back to us and swept his arm across the entire store. "Horse. All horse." Wow, we were in an all-horse butcher shop. I knew then that this was going to be one of the most sublime experiences of my life. I felt like a total rube, but inside I was smiling enormously. So we asked for whatever horse sausage the old lady was talking about, and what they dished up was actually a mega-sweet deal--for two euros we got two short, fat sausages out of a crock pot, with a crusty roll and some mustard on the side. It was a damn cheap lunch and of course the story is priceless. And how was the horse sausage? I wouldn't eat it again, at least not with all the other excellent and tasty choices in the Viktualienmarkt, but it wasn't bad. The sausage was soft and light-colored, similar to weisswurst in look and texture. But anyway--whether or not you visit the horse butcher, do not miss the Viktualienmarkt. Cheap, quick lunches abound, and you cannot beat the atmosphere. read more
This market was the highlight of my visit to Munich. We visited on an overcast summer day and it was lightly raining. The market was packed and it was hard to find somewhere to sit but after about 5 minutes of walking around we found a table with some other people and had a great time. Everyone was very friendly. My sister and I both ordered sausages, pretzels, and beer. It was a great meal and the prices were very good. After we ate we walked around the market. There are all types of stalls with items such as hot foods, beer, cheeses, meats, ice cream, cookies, home decorations and souvenirs. It was a great way to spend an hour or so. We were able to purchase gifts and buy an ice cream cone. The market is located next to a plaza with old builds that are beautiful. I absolutely loved visiting the market and if I ever decided to return to Munich this market and the nearby area would be the only reason. You will need to make sure you bring cash. None of the vendors we encountered accepted plastic. Luckily there was an ATM in the market but you will pay high fees to use it. read more
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Very cool market with a nice assortment of stalls. Heavy on the meat and cheese. Wow, Germans seem to really like their meat and dairy! I got yelled at by a lady for taking a picture of one of the stalls so you might want to size the vendor up before you snap a picture. Now before everyone hates on me for giving it only three stars, it's nice but there didn't seem to be that much variety. It seems like every time I turned a corner, I saw another stall selling the same stuff as the prior one. Now I know that maybe one butcher uses better meat than another one but there was a lot of redundancy. For my money, Borough Market in London and the Boqueria in Barcelona are a but more interesting just because there is a more diverse product mix. I would definitely recommend visiting this place and buying some food if you wish...just ask before you take a picture. read more
8 years ago
Viktualienmarket was the perfect place to walk around, eat, drink, and people watch. I found it to be friendly for tourists and locals. The location is central near many train stations, main streets, and pretty walkable if you're staying in the central/historic district. There were many stalls filled with food, beer, and trinkets (baskets, German Christmas pyramids, etc.). The food we had at many of their booths (and I say many because we had lunch here every day) was delicious. The best part is getting a beer and walking the market, people watching and enjoying the fresh air. In Germany beer is taxed as food and therefore any place where you can eat, you can drink. So buy a beer and walk around! Also, everyone we encountered was amicable and spoke English! Thank goodness because I was surely butchering the few German words I knew. It was very nice to be surrounded by different languages! If you speak Spanish, Italian, French, English, and Russian, I found that most people knew one, if not multiple languages, and you will be perfectly fine communicating. As a tip- in Germany, almost all shops are closed on Sunday so keep it in mind if you plan on visiting. While we found a few food vendors open, it was constrained. read more
Very neat open air market filled with tons of goodies. It's just a really nice place to walk around in and see all the foods that are for sale. It's in very close proximity to so many other sites in Munich that it's well worth the visit. read more
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4 years ago
When in Munich, you must visit the Viktualiemarket. It is centrally located just beyond Marienplatz. There are so many food vendors to choose from for a meal or snack and a lovely little biergarten in the middle. You can order your food from the restaurant attached to the Biergarten, or bring your food from one of the other stands. There are a lot of merchants offering fresh produce, flowers, meats, cheeses, handmade goods and much more. It's a lovely place to get unique items and support local business. It was raining off and on the afternoon we were there, so it wasn't terribly busy. The only downfall was the pigeons hanging around trying to steal food from people's plates! read more
4 years ago
After our visit to the Deutsches Museum (http://www.yelp.com/biz/deutsches-museum-m%C3%BCnchen#hrid:NHLsfYTUbQkVEX7VO85Ckg), we still had about an hour to spare before heading to the airport. My coworker and I were kind of hungry, and was wondering where to eat. Should we head to the airport, and grab something there? We looked at each other, and said "nah." We spotted this place on our first day in Munich, and thought it would be a good place to find a quick bite, and it was less than a block away from our hotel. Even though it was snowing at the time of our visit, this place was pretty lively. It was the mid afternoon, and many people were out for their late lunches. This should have been the first place we visited when in Munich. It's a large open area, with small, permanent buildings set throughout this area. Here you'll find vendors selling meat and produce, delis, small beer gardens, and vendors selling various hot foods such as roast meats and sausages. My coworker and I were in the mood for some brats before leaving from Germany. I found this one vendor (can't remember the name) that had curry brat with chips (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/DniSv3hxNv-1GbKk4tTOwA?select=E_6qEnVMo0iPNuWLLNJqjw#E_6qEnVMo0iPNuWLLNJqjw). The sausage was lean, and juicy, but not really heavy. The curry sauce spicy, slightly tart from the tomato base. The chips went perfectly with the sauce. The next time I'm in this part of Munich, this will be one of my first stops as there are so many shops to see. But we happy to make a stop here before heading back to the States. read more
4 years ago
Awesome place to check out authentic German /Bavarian food and the vibe. A must go to place for one and all in munich. read more
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4 years ago
Huge outdoor markets like this are my happy place. I can spend hours oh my godding over everything and running around in circles. My husband not so much. We were only in Munich for a weekend, and knowing that the market is closed on Sundays I insisted rushing over on Saturday afternoon. I had no plan of attack, only a curiosity and a hungry belly. Stall after stall gushed with gorgeous produce, interesting objects and oddities, and just delicious looking everything. Among the random stops I made were a potpourri stand, a fruit stand, a health market stand selling natural products like bee pollen, a stand selling marmalades and liquors (I am now the proud owner of a pine liquor) and the spice and chocolates stand selling the juiciest chocolate covered mangos. Viktualienmarkt is an everyman or woman's farmer's market. All of the prices were much lower than I expected, and the people watching was aces. Such a sumptuous slice of Munich! read more
Absolutely loved it! What a great place right in the middle of Munich. I would go to this area everyday if I lived close by. I'm sure it attracts a lot of tourists being so close to Marienplatz, (I mean, how else would I have got here) but who cares! The flowers, of the flowers! I don't usually buy flowers just cause, but while walking around and seeing all the beautiful options it is very tempting. Our visit in early May provided a ton of fruit, veggies, cheese and fresh meats to choose from. If you don't want to take your food home and cook, there is no shortage of prepared options available. The soup kitchen, fresh olives, fish and various sausage and other traditional German fare leaves plenty of choices. There is also plenty of crafty decor and gift items being hand made right at the booths. I wish we would have planned more than one day to visit so I could buy more stuff! read more
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16 years ago
The historical Viktualienmarkt is a food lovers paradise. Similar to London's Notting Hill Market and the Borough Market, the Viktualienmarkt sells everything from food to flowers, to Oktoberfest steins and more. Viktualienmarkt is a food paradise, ideal for wandering about and conducive for sampling fresh fruits, olives in feta, and aged cheeses. You will be awing and ewing over all the lovely gourmet foods to good bio fruits. Their are even provayers of meats who sell everything from wild game to weisswurst sausage -- the velvety, soft sausage I could eat on a daily bases. I was in paradise sightseeing, shopping and eating here. I dined on lovely olives with feta cheese, fabulous fruits and sampled the best German cheese. Viktualienmarkt is well-known for the statues of the ladies of the market -- the famous ladies known for being guardians of the market. These women have long passed away, but their likeness, spirit and good intentions live on at the market. They are ever present by the statues that honor each women throughout the market square. You can feel them looking after the market even today. You can't help but to reflect on the care these ladies gave to their market. That care and appreciation for quality food extends throughout Germany today, as by all the bio foods available throughout the market and German shops. Bio foods, also known as "Organic" were first embraced by Germany back in the early-90's and have long been popular. Go Germany for embracing organic foods before everyone else. This country knows quality. read more
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11 years ago
If you want some local special ingredients, Viktualienmarkt will be the best place for it. Here you can find many various traditional or modern style ingredients. It got more than 100 stalls and shops inside. And it also offer flowers, cheese, honey and so on, it is also great place to find some souvenirs. Usually, the stalls and shops opened around 8 o'clock at the morning. It also got a Biergarten inside, it great place to pick up a nice Bavarian beer and relaxing at the weekend. I like this place, very cultural. It is not only about the products it offers, also people who are here or visit this place, come from difficult places around the world. I always find something special and interesting here. The Maypole is also something special you can find in the market. Because of its location, there are lot of nice restaurants around this place. Marienplatz is just around the corner. If you want to do a big shopping, this is really convenient. No doubt, this is one of the hottest places to hang around in Munich. read more
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12 years ago
Nice market. I visited in the fall so it was a little too cold to enjoy it at its fullest. Loads of stalls with food and drinks. There is also a small beer garden where you can enjoy som nice local beer. Would love to experience this in the summer. I guess my over all rating would have been better. Cause there is really nothing wrong going on here;) read more
Ah, spargel (asparagus) season. I love you, spargel. I love walking through this market and seeing piles of pristine, white spargel just waiting to be added to some spargelcremesuppe. The Italian cherries glisten. The succulent strawberries sing to me in rapturous tones. Fresh pressed juices and litres of beer. Plump wursts that offer flavor explosions to those that succumb. Tropical fruits to take the edge off a dreary German day. Next time I head to Munich, I plan on coming here everyday and trying one new thing. A goal I can't wait to realize. Better yet, I need a kitchenette next time. I am going in deep, my friends. This market is the truth. read more
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Viktualienmarkt 6
80331 Munich
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Altstadt, Altstadt-Lehel
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