Viktualienmarkt

Viktualienmarkt is an open-air food market in Munich’s Old Town, a short walk from Marienplatz. Browse stalls selling fresh produce, flowers, cheese, cured meats, exotic fruit and Bavarian specialties, or stop for a snack and a beer. Cooked food is available alongside ingredients to take home, and the market’s lanes also hold small shops and fountains. Come early for a calmer stroll and a better chance to choose from the produce; check prices before buying, as they can differ between stalls.

A market in Munich’s Old Town

Viktualienmarkt is a food market in central Munich, close to Marienplatz. Its stalls sell both ready-to-eat food and ingredients to take away, so you can browse, shop for produce or make a meal of several small stops. Flowers, cheese, cured meats and fruit sit alongside cooked dishes and drinks.

The market is also a place to wander without a shopping list. Small shops and stalls line its lanes, and fountains provide landmarks as you walk through. There are places to pause with a beer, including the beer garden.

What to eat and browse

For a taste of Bavarian market food, look for pork knuckle or Weisswurst. Currywurst and fries are other filling options, while a schnitzel or cheese sandwich works for a quick lunch. The stalls also sell fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers and artisan cheeses, with specialties from beyond Bavaria among the choices.

You can pick up something to eat as you go, then find a seat for a longer break. Outdoor seating can fill up, especially at busy times, so consider visiting earlier if you want a quieter walk through the market.