The Vienna Naschmarkt

On the Naschmarkt, a colorful crowd buys fruit, vegetables and various delicacies from every country from dawn till dusk. Increasing numbers of trendy "in" places are also finding somewhere to set up in the more than 120 market stands, and even offer free WLAN.

Culinary happenings on Naschmarkt in Vienna

Do-An and Naschmarkt Deli were gastronomic pioneers. They have succeeded in making the Naschmarkt an interesting place for a young, urban crowd. DJs also provide entertainment here on the weekend. Since then, numerous old market stands have become popular places to meet thanks to their modern architecture.

Tewa on the Naschmarkt offers organic cuisine, Neni serves Israeli-Oriental specialties from shakshuka (eggs with vegetables) to taboulleh (Lebanses salad), while at Orient & Occident the wives of the owner whip up Turkish home cooking. Fish lovers get their money's worth at Umar. For many people, it is considered the best fish restaurant in Vienna. Also recommended is the Fischvierterl, whose high quality has long been known by the Karmerlitermarkt.

Apart from all the diverse market stalls, a visit to "Kim kocht. Shop and Studio" comes highly recommended. Here, toque-winning cook Sohyi Kim, who runs her restaurant "Kim kocht" in the ninth district, sells home-made chutneys, sauces, soups, dressings as well as herbs and spices.

Many other premises have also opened in the immediate vicinity of the Naschmarkt. On the Rechte Wienzeile, right across from the Naschmarkt, is Café Amacord. Excellent Viennese cuisine in a cozy ambience is the order of the day here. On the opposite side, on the Linke Wienzeile, is Café Drechsler. Designed by star designer Terence Conran, it is open almost around the clock and considered a modern twist on the typical Vienna coffeehouse. Early in the morning, night-owls meet the sales staff from the Naschmarkt, who often have a quick coffee here before starting work.

The Theatercafé offers French cuisine in the style of a bistro. Fine salads, quiches, tartines (crunchy black breads), crêpes filled croissants, refined cheese and patisserie are on the menu.

There's lots going on at the Naschmarkt, especially on Saturdays, also because of the weekly flea market. The colorful throng is worth seeing, even if you don't want to buy anything. Particularly pleasant is sitting outdoors on the Naschmarkt in summer, eating, drinking and watching people go about their business.

between Karlsplatz and Kettenbrückengasse
U4: Station Kettenbrückengasse
U1, U2, U4: Station Karlsplatz