Viktualienmarkt For a special experience, be sure to visit the Viktualienmarkt,
founded in 1807. Formerly a farmers’ market, it has evolved into a
shopping destination for gourmets. From Monday to Saturday, you will
find daily offerings of fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, eggs, honey,
and flowers, as well as exotic spices and other speciality foods. The
market also features a small beer garden under the maypole and several
fountains with sculptures portraying popular characters from Munich’s
history.
Statue of Roider Jackl, Viktualienmarkt
Markt am Elisabethplatz Located
in Schwabing, Elisabethplatz was named after the Austrian empress
Elisabeth (Sisi). This market, which is closed on Sundays, has been here
since 1903 and is the second-largest one in Munich. Along with fruit,
vegetables, cheese, sausage, and wine, market stalls offer many homemade
specialities. The small market café is especially attractive. Markt am Wiener Platz Many
made-for-TV films shot in Munich use the permanent market stalls on
Wiener Platz in Haidhausen as a backdrop. Local trades people and office
workers drop by on their coffee breaks for a quick snack at one of the
kiosks. Großmarkthalle Munich’s
indoor Großmarkt (wholesale market) has a vibrant atmosphere. Opened in
1912, the complex features four large halls. Several excellent
restaurants and pubs have established themselves in and around the
market. Auer Dulten Church
festivals, held here from the 14th century onward, evolved into popular
annual fairs (Dulten), and eventually into three nine-day fairs:
Maidult, in late April; Jakobidult, starting 25 July; and Herbstdult, in
late October. As aromas of roasted almonds and grilled fish waft
through the air, vendors loudly proclaim the virtues of their wares –
dishes, candles, patent medicine, and, of course, knick-knacks. Antikmärkte For
antique furniture, head to Antikpalast (Rosenheimer Straße 143). The
flea and antique market in Daglfing (Traberstraße 1) has a large
selection of glass, silver, porcelain, paintings, rustic furniture, and
more. Many treasures can also be found at the flea and antique market in
Munich-Freimann (Lilienthalallee 29). Second-Hand & Flea Markets Perfect
for rummaging and strolling are the giant flea market on the
Theresienwiese in April and the largest open-air flea market in Bavaria,
on the grounds of the Neue Messe (Alfons-Goppel-Straße 3). Second-Hand Stores Perhaps a sign of the times, second-hand has gone mainstream, and “vintage” stores are springing up overnight. Städtisches GebrauchtwarenhausCindy’s Second HandWeihnachtsmärkte Christmas
markets are a long-standing and utterly charming tradition here. The
largest is held on Marienplatz, while those located in Schwabing and
Haidhausen offer the best atmosphere. Magdalenenfest Fair and market around the feast of St Mary Magdalene in July.
Top 10 Munich Characters
Julius Thannhauser Carnival entertainer (1860–1921), whose fame reached far beyond Munich. Elise Aulinger Popular actress (1881–1965), a pioneer of radio programming and creator of the Ratschkathl character. Hans Blädel Trained as a shoemaker, he became a popular comedic music virtuoso (1871–1937). Minna Reverelli Born Hermina Knapp (1892–1941), Minna was the Queen of Yodeling at Platzl. Ratschkathl Cabaret artiste Ida Schumacher (1894–1956) was the best Ratschkathl. She created the tram-track-crack-cleaning-lady character. Roider Jackl A
farmer’s son (1906–75) famous for his spirited performances of Gstanzln
– satirical rhymes set to music – and a master of barbed humour. Blasius Pseudonym of Sigi (Siegfried) Sommer (1914–96), author of a popular column in the Münchner Abendzeitung. Bally Prell Decked out in colourful costumes, she recited rhymes to delighted fans (1922–82). Walter Sedlmayr A home-grown talent and local favourite (1926–90), he was a successful stage actor and adman for Paulaner beer. Helmut Fischer Munich actor (1926–97), best remembered for his role as Monaco-Franze in the TV series of the same name.
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