Viktualienmarkt, Munich
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Viktualienmarkt - by Markus Spiske on Unsplash
Description
The Viktualienmarkt is a farmer's market selling varied produces such as fruits, meat, cheese, fish, wine and flowers. It is located 300m south of Marienplatz which was the main town marketplace until this market was created by decree in the early 19th century. The market is operated by Munich Markets, a municipal company and is open Monday to Saturday.
Access & Transport
The market is 200m south of St Peter's Church and 300m south of Marienplatz with its U-Bahn / S-Bahn station (U3, U6 and S1 to S8). The Reichenbach tram station (250m to the south) also provides an alternative public transport option alongside a few bus services on Prälat Zistl Str. For parking options refer to this page: https://www.viktualienmarkt-muenchen.de/parken/
Instructions & Recommendations
Unless you are grocery shopping, we would suggest planning to have lunch next to the market (there is a beer garden and some cafés and restaurants in the Schrannenhalle next to the market) and visiting either just before or after. Geographically, it combines well with St Peter's Church and Marienplatz as well as Asamkirche and a visit of the Gärtnerplatz & Glockenbach neighbourhoods
Environmental & Social
We deem this activity environmentally and socially neutral as we have no information on most producers farming and production methods. The pricing is a negative community-wise.
Conclusion
The Viktualienmarkt has move up the value chain from an everyman's daily market to a more gourmet proposition. This is fine for tourists who will enjoy the quality of produces and visually inviting stalls, but it can alienate local residents looking for an affordable farmer's market they can shop at every week.
Key positive
Some products of excellent quality
A wonderful way to discover some regional specialities AND some international ones too
Key negative
Touristy prices - not great value
Suitability
Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 25m
est. visit time:1h 15m
Monday08:30 - 19:00
Tuesday08:30 - 19:00
Wednesday08:30 - 19:00
Thursday08:30 - 19:00
Friday08:30 - 19:00
Saturday08:30 - 19:00
Sunday -