Brunnenmarkt at the top: Vienna's markets boomed in May 2025!

Brunnenmarkt at the top: Vienna's markets boomed in May 2025!

The Brunnenmarkt in Ottakring will remain the undisputed leader among Vienna's markets in 2025. With an impressive 123,544 weekly visitors, it tops the list of the city's most popular marketplaces. In May 2025 there were a total of 630,555 visitors to Vienna's markets, which means an increase of 19.5 percent compared to the previous year, and that extrapolates to around 32.8 million guests for this year. The Viktor-Adler-Markt in Favoriten takes second place with 86,248 visitors, followed by the popular Naschmarkt in third place with 80,497 guests. This shows that the markets are not only places for shopping, but also lively meeting places for the community 5min reported.

A number of markets have seen strong growth over the last year. The Kutschkermarkt, for example, enjoyed an increase of 48 percent, while the Naschmarkt and the Viktor-Adler-Markt recorded 30 and 42 percent more visitors. The Schlingermarkt in Floridsdorf is currently being redesigned and now has 22 percent more guests. This positive development is the result of various measures to improve market offerings and promote local supplies.

Reformed market organization and new ideas

The market regulations, which were amended in 2018, have contributed significantly to making the markets more attractive. The new core opening times guarantee that all stands are open until 9 p.m. from Monday to Friday. Visitors can also take advantage of the dining options on Sundays. The Neos have been responsible for the Vienna markets since the beginning of 2025 and have taken some effective measures. This includes halving the fees for pub gardens and abolishing mandatory overnight storage for stands. In addition, five “trial markets” were transformed into permanent weekly markets, which further expanded the range of products on offer MyDistrict is to be read.

Another highlight that is already eagerly awaited is the Long Night of the Vienna Markets, which will take place on August 29th. Here visitors can expect a culinary and cultural program that is very popular and attracts many people.

The focus on sustainable developments

The City of Vienna is also planning sustainable development projects that are intended to improve the quality of stay in markets. Initiatives like the “Climate-friendly Schlingermarkt” not only include more market stalls, but also a green roof with photovoltaic modules. Similar redesigns are planned for the Volkertmarkt in the 2nd district. In addition, the Naschmarkt parking lot will be transformed into a new market experience that further strengthens the regional focus. Social interaction and the promotion of local producers are the top priority in order to further strengthen the community in the neighborhoods Vienna city government described in their concept.

The continuous investments in market infrastructure, digital registration for market stalls and innovative events demonstrate a growing interest in fresh products and a lively market culture. It will be exciting to see how the markets will develop in the coming years and what new ideas might still be waiting for us.