Vienna's markets in the rush of visitors: 630,000 faces per week!

Vienna's markets in the rush of visitors: 630,000 faces per week!

Favoriten, Österreich - The Viennese markets can look forward to a real visitor boom! In May 2025, they attracted impressive 630,555 people per week, which corresponds to a new record. This corresponds to an increase of 19.5 percent compared to the previous year, as the market office reports. In these numbers, one inevitably wonders: What makes Vienna's markets so popular?

The fountain market in Ottakring clearly comes first. With over 123,544 visitors a week, he leads the ranking of the most popular markets and thus records a remarkable growth of almost 22 percent. The Viktor Adler Market in Favorites and the Naschmarkt cannot complain and attract 86,248 and 80,497 visitors. Particularly noteworthy are the enormous growth of the carriage market with +48 percent and the Viktor eagle market with +42 percent. These increases are the result of a diverse offer and targeted investments that further increase the attractiveness of the markets.

variety and investments

The investments in the markets are varied and include new trees, additional seating and the expansion of market stalls. These measures aim to improve the quality of stay and to develop the markets into living places of local supply. An example of this is the planned roofing of the Schlingermarkt with "Nexorade", which is to be completed by the end of August 2025. In addition, work on the carriage market and on the farmers' market in Währing.

Another step towards a modern market design is the ban for souvenir shops at the Naschmarkt. This measure is intended to increase the quality of the products offered and focus on regional producers. The City of Vienna is also planning the new “market room” at the Kettenbrückengasse to increase the market quality for local producers.

lively places of cooperation

The Viennese markets are not only shopping destinations, but also important places of social interaction and local supply. As is emphasized by the city of Vienna, strengthen the local economy and promote living together in the Grätzeln. Numerous initiatives, including "markets on trial", were launched to create new social meeting points in new construction areas. Planned events such as the "Long Night of the Viennese markets" on August 29, 2025, Halloween festivals and the summer market cinema complement the offer and enliven the markets.

The numbers speak for themselves: In May 2024, 527,147 people already visited the markets, which corresponds to an increase of 28.6 percent compared to 2023. This is impressive that the efforts of the city to modernize the markets and expand their offers. In particular, the market councilor Ulli Sima emphasizes how important these places are for the quality of life of the Viennese: inside.

Overall, it becomes clear: The Viennese markets show that they are not only places for purchasing, but also lively common areas in which both local producers and the neighborhood are flourishing. The future of the markets is not only safe, but also promises many other exciting developments.