Viktualienmarkt & Old Town Hall

Where it is & how to get there

• On foot: 2 minutes south of Marienplatz.
• Hours: Open Monday to Saturday; closed Sundays and holidays.
• Old Town Hall: Its tower houses a toy museum.

The story of the Viktualienmarkt

The Viktualienmarkt grew out of a farmers' market moved here in 1807. Today around 140 stalls sell fresh fruit and vegetables, cheese, spices, flowers and Bavarian specialities.

A tall Bavarian maypole stands in the middle. Nearby, the Old Town Hall, with its Gothic tower, has a small museum of historic toys.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Try fresh juices and local snacks at the market.
• Try fresh fruit juices and local honey.
• Visit the Toy Museum in the Old Town Hall tower.

What's around the Viktualienmarkt

• Old Town HallGothic tower with a toy museum.
• St. Peter's ChurchNext to the market.
• Marienplatz2 minutes away.
• AsamkircheOrnate Baroque church nearby.

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