Please note the following
+ While these are the official opening times of the market, each stand has their own independent opening hours which may vary.
+ Cafés and restaurants typically have longer opening hours.
Come to this market for:
+ A butcher out of Burgenland, specialising in Eastern European cuts of meat
+ A sweet little, reasonably-priced Italian delicatessen
+ The Turkish and Austrian delicatessen
Hidden in an area of town where few venture to, the Volkertmarkt is a sleepy 2nd district market who gets out of bed around lunchtime, and spends the day chilling while the world outside plays on. What we’re trying to say is – don’t expect a bustling market here. But its quiet calm and unpretentious atmosphere is where its charm lies. We see great potential here and predict great things from it in the coming years, with perhaps some of that gentrification from its big, popular 2nd district market brother, Karmelitermarkt, spilling its way.
Don’t turn up here seeking a wide variety in produce. However, the Nelke café is one reason to find yourself here, sitting in the sun on one of its dining room or deck chairs, spread spaciously in front it. Or stuffing your face with one of the best Döner Kebabs in town (grilled in a wood oven) at the Turkish restaurant Yudale, or a roast chicken (you’ll smell it as soon as you arrive) at the Styrian chicken take-away, could be enough to convince others.
Our favourite feature about this market
+ The uncomplicated, quality, reasonably-priced seafood restaurant, Fischinsel (try the fish soup – yummmm!).
+ A quiet breakfast or coffee in the sun at Nelke.
