Naschmarkt Market
Historic Vienna market for food, spices, and eateries
Vienna's Naschmarkt runs along the Wienzeile with food stalls, cafés and an outdoor flea market on weekends; food lovers sample produce, spice merchants and international street food.
Naschmarkt at a Glance#
Address: Naschmarkt, Wienzeile, 1060 Vienna, Austria
Website: https://www.wien.info/en/shopping-wining-dining/wiener-naschmarkt
Hours: Mon-Sat approx. 6:00-19:00 (individual stall hours vary); closed Sundays
Admission: Free (market access); individual stall hours vary
About Naschmarkt#
Naschmarkt is Vienna’s best-known open-air market running along the Wienzeile in the city’s central district. It dates from longstanding market activity in the area and today combines food stalls, delicatessens and eateries in a linear market strip.
The market offers a wide range of fresh produce, spices, cheeses and prepared foods, with many small restaurants and take-away stalls serving international cuisines. A well-attended flea market operates on Saturdays and attracts both residents and visitors.
Originally the area developed as a market over many centuries; it evolved into the present Naschmarkt layout in the 19th and 20th centuries as fixed stalls and structures were added. Over time it became a central food market and a social meeting place in Vienna.
Naschmarkt sits along the Wienzeile between the Karlsplatz and Kettenbrückengasse U-Bahn stations, adjacent to the inner-city Ringstrasse and near the Spittelberg neighbourhood.
- Scale and schedule: Stretches roughly 1.5 kilometres along the Wienzeile and contains around 120 stalls and food vendors, with a popular flea market on Saturdays.
What to See#
- Market rows and stalls: A linear open-air market extending along the Wienzeile with food stalls, delicatessens and restaurants, and a weekend flea market on Saturdays that draws locals and tourists.
- Covered market sections: Several permanent indoor stalls and covered vendor areas serving fresh produce, spices and international foods alongside small restaurants and cafes.
How to Get to Naschmarkt#
Naschmarkt is centrally located along the Wienzeile and is easily reached by Vienna U-Bahn (Kettenbrückengasse on U4 or Karlsplatz nearby). Many tram lines also run close to the market.
Tips for Visiting Naschmarkt#
- Go early in the morning (8:00-10:00) for the best selection of fresh produce and fewer crowds.
- Visit on a Saturday to experience the flea-market atmosphere and the row of international food stalls along the southern end.
- Explore the side streets off the market for small cafés and secondhand shops that locals favour.
Best Time to Visit Naschmarkt#
Morning visits on weekdays are best for quieter shopping; Saturdays are liveliest and best for food stalls and flea-market atmosphere.
Weather & Climate near Naschmarkt#
Naschmarkt's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (593 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -2° - 3° | -3° | 31 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 5° | -2° | 35 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.0h |
| March | Good | 2° - 10° | 3° | 43 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Very Good | 5° - 15° | 10° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Very Good | 10° - 21° | 16° | 64 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 3.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.0h |
| June | Very Good | 13° - 24° | 19° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 3.0 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.8h |
| July | Excellent | 15° - 26° | 21° | 73 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 3.0 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.5h |
| August | Excellent | 15° - 26° | 20° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 2.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.1h |
| September | Very Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 6° - 14° | 10° | 37 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | 2° - 8° | 2° | 46 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| December | Poor | -1° - 4° | -2° | 35 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
