Viktualienmarkt

Go gourmet shopping – Located close to the central square of Marienplatz, Viktualienmarkt or the Victuals Market is a daily food market where locals purchase cheese, breads, fruits, vegetable, flowers, and meats. Originally started as a Farmer’s Market, the market has transformed over the years. Now it is a famous market delivering gourmet experiences. The walking tour of Munich must include a visit to Viktualienmarkt. There are around 140 stalls which sell fruits, vegetable, exotic ingredients, and delicatessens. The special bakeries and restaurants inside the market are gourmet delights. For tourists this is a great place to purchase variety of sausages to bring back home. Also, you have an opportunity to visit the beer garden located in the Viktualienmarkt. After strolling and shopping around the market, head to the beer garden for a refreshing beer. You can bring your own food in the beer garden. The beer garden in the Viktualienmarkt is the best place to chat up with locals and learn about the Bavarian brews while munching on Schweinshaxe (roasted pork knuckle), and the delicious Schweinebraten (roast pork).