City Life
Markets
Markets have been held regularly in the town of Marktoberdorf—then known as Oberdorf—since the market survey of 1453. In the past, these markets served solely to supply the residents of Marktoberdorf and the surrounding area with local goods. Today, this function is fulfilled by the weekly market. The annual fairs and the Christmas market, which has been held for over 50 years, serve more as a source of entertainment and leisure activities for visitors. The town of Marktoberdorf hosts two annual fairs (the Urbani and Martinimarkt), a Christmas market, and the weekly market each year. For questions concerning the markets, you can contact our market administration at any given time or you can look up at the market statutes (städtischen Marktsatzung) and the market fee statutes (städtischen Marktgebührensatzung) for the current season.
Farmers Market
The weekly market takes place every Friday in the market square next to the Frauenkapelle and the historic former town hall.
You can expect a wide selection of fresh products—from fruits and vegetables to eggs, meat, and fish, as well as bread fresh from the oven. Everything is sourced directly from the region.
The market is open from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. If Friday falls on a holiday, the weekly market is moved to the following Saturday.
Fun Fairs
In the spring, the traditional Urbanimarkt takes place in the town of Marktoberdorf. Six months later, from the second Saturday through Monday following Kirchweih Monday, the town comes alive with the “Martinimarkt.”
Approximately 120 vendors offer a wide range of goods, including jewelry, textiles, gift items, household goods, cleaning supplies, spices, and natural products. Whether you’re looking for something new, something sophisticated, a tried-and-true favorite, or just a small souvenir—you’ll find something for everyone at the annual fairs in Marktoberdorf! Every year, several rides and shooting galleries also add to the market’s atmosphere. From the fairy-tale carousel for young visitors to the bumper cars that thrill teenagers, the rides offer plenty of fun and excitement.
You will find those markets all over the inner city from the Kemptener str. Town hall, Jahnstr. , Georg-Fischer-Str. and marketplace. For exact dates, click here.
Bio-Markets
Organic Markets
For several years now, the organic spring and fall market has been held in the market square in Marktoberdorf. Organic farmers, gardeners, and vendors offer their homegrown and homemade products.
The organic vendors and farmers come to Marktoberdorf from the Allgäu region and neighboring Upper Bavaria. Vegetables, fruit, vegetable seedlings, and young plants, cheese, beef salami and beef ham, various breads and pastries, natural food products, freshly pressed oils, and much more are offered to customers in organic quality.
This provides consumers with an excellent opportunity to learn about organic farming and animal welfare directly from the producers.
For current markets, please look up the events page.
Christmas Market
The town of Marktoberdorf has been organizing the Christmas market for over 50 years. Let yourself be enchanted by the festive and magical atmosphere at our Christmas market. At around 40 festively decorated market stalls, you’ll find Christmas decorations, beautiful felt items, wood carvings, ceramics, jewelry, and much more. There’s also plenty of Christmas treats and warming drinks to enjoy. For the market’s youngest visitors, a horse-drawn carriage runs daily, and St. Nicholas, accompanied by his angels, brings a surprise. A colorful program of events gets us in the Christmas spirit. Every day, members of the local brass bands perform on stage, kindergarten children craft and sing, the Leuterschach alphorn players perform Advent melodies, and various choirs showcase their talents. Here are a few impressions from last year’s market.
