Naschmarkt

NASCHMARKT

With 2.315 hectares, the Naschmarkt in Vienna's 6th district, Mariahilf, is the city's largest inner-city market. At the same time, it is also an absolute fixture on every tourist agenda in Vienna. Especially on Saturdays, the colorful and lively market is not only suitable for culinary excursions of all kinds. Because then, in addition to the bazaar stalls, bobo bars and restaurants, there is also the famous flea market at Kettenbrückengassen. Thus, strolling here you will find a wide range of delicacies and rarities. With 170 stalls, stores and restaurants, there is something for everyone. Whether you are looking for exotic spices and bazaar feeling, rustic organic cuisine or designer food? Everything is represented at the Naschmarkt! Yes, there are no limits to international culinary delights here. Because the Naschmarkt is home to delicacies from Europe, the Middle East and the Far East, as well as India, China and Japan.

Geography and history of the Naschmarkt

The market is located between the Left Wienzeile (main exit in the direction of Linz) and the Right Wienzeile (main entrance from the west) on the Vienna River, which is vaulted here. The Naschmarkt begins in the city center at the Getreidemarkt (Secession) on the edge of the central Karlsplatz and extends westward to the Kettenbrückengasse subway station. It is considered a Viennese landmark. Since about 2000, the market has been supplemented by many gastronomic establishments.

Historically, the Naschmarkt stretches back to the Middle Ages, when it was home to Vienna's red-light milieu. In the 18th century, the farmers' market was moved from the courtyard to today's Naschmarkt. There it quickly grew to Resselpark and was rebuilt at the beginning of the 20th century according to a plan by Otto Wagner. The current architecture with the characteristic stall buildings of the market dates back to designs by Friedrich Jäckel during the First World War. In the 1990s, the site was finally completely renovated and equipped with electric heating and water pipes. Thus, traditional charm paired with the most modern infrastructure can be found here.

Now a word about the origin of the name: How the Naschmarkt got its name is not entirely clear from today's perspective. But the name could come from the term "ash market". This is because the area had previously served as a dumping ground for ashes and garbage. After that, a small milk market with milk cans made of ash wood was added, the so-called "Asch". But at the latest since all kinds of nibbles are offered on the site, the name Naschmarkt is obvious!