Brunnenmarkt

Brunnenmarkt

Most tourists in Vienna make it a point to visit the Naschmarkt, and rightly so!  The Naschmarkt is definitely something that shouldn’t be missed.  But what about the Brunnenmarkt, Vienna’s second biggest market?  The Brunnenmarkt sees very few tourists, is less expensive than the Naschmarkt, and more “ethnic”, with most shoppers being immigrants from Turkey and the Balkans.

Brunnenmarkt Goodies

Brunnenmarkt Goodies

The Brunnenmarkt, or Fountain Market, came into being in 1786 in what used to be a suburb of Vienna.  It’s fairly easy to get to by subway.  From Stephansplatz, take the U3 to Westbahnhof, then jump on the U6 to Josefstaedter Strasse, walk a couple of blocks down Gaullachergasse and you’ll run right into the Brunnenmarkt.

Cheese at Brunnenmarkt

Cheese at Brunnenmarkt

If you like markets and have some extra time in Vienna, the Brunnenmarkt makes a great 2-4 hour excursion.  Enjoy!