The Top 5 Best Antique Flea Markets In Munich

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If you have been following along with Porch & Peony for any length of time, you know I absolutely love a good antique store or flea market! There is something about the hunt for a good deal and beautiful piece that simply draws me in every time. In part, antique flea market finds fit better within my budget, but even beyond their prices, the details, craftsmanship and materials are often totally unique from what you would find at a typical big box store. Each piece Charlie and I have collected and the experience surrounding them, tells a story, which, once paired with family heirlooms and personal details, make our home a tapestry of our life. Our antiquing endeavors have furnished most of our apartment here in Munich where we have collected some amazing art, furniture, rugs, books, dishes and more while saving us thousands of dollars and giving us some fun stories to tell. Certainly, we don’t have shopping luck every time (it is a hunt!), but piece by piece it has come together. So, where do we like to shop? Well, I am glad you asked! Whether you are local and looking to furnish your home or are traveling and want to bring home a unique souvenir, we have found amazing items at each one of these locations so let’s dive into the top five best antique flea markets in Munich! 

1. Floh Und Antikmarkt 

The first antique flea market on the list ranks at the very top of my favorite options and as it is one of the closest to our apartment, we have become regulars popping in on a Saturday here and there. With the proceeds of each sale benefiting the homeless throughout the city, Floh Und Antikmarkt has a wide variety of items ranging from clothes and shoes to furniture, dishware, books, jewelry, lighting and more. Most items within the store are without prices as the staff price each item at the counter, allowing for the occasional haggle in which amazing bargains can be struck. Only open on Saturdays, Floh Und Antikmarkt is a little outside the city center, so while it can be reached by bike or bus, it is most easily reached by car. 

2. Auer Dult

The second antique flea market favorite is Auer Dult. Unlike Floh Und Antikmarkt which is open almost every Saturday throughout the year, Auer Dult is a festival-like market which sets up for a week three times a year in Mariahilfplatz (Maidult in spring, Jakobidult in summer and Kirchweihdult in fall). Each time, half of the church square holds festival rides for kids and local food stalls while the other half is a mix of market wares and antique booths. This event is one of our favorites (that  we have frequented now three or four times!) as it wonderfully pairs amazing food, family fun and flea market finds. Auer Dult feels like the perfect local German festival (personally, much more our speed than Oktoberfest), so if you are looking to build a trip to Munich around a fun festival with a little flea market adventure included, Auer Dult is an awesome option to work into your itinerary. Located in Mariahilfplatz, it can easily be reached by car or public transportation. 

3. Olympiapark Flohmarkt 

While Auer Dult and Floh Und Antikmarkt have a mix of antiques and flea market type items, the Olympiapark Flohmarkt is much more of a traditional flea market. Set up on the grounds of the 1972 Olympics held in Munich, this flea market takes place most Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year unless another large event needs the space. Here you will find everything from food and old trinkets to art, clothes, rugs and furniture. Like Auer Dult, it takes place outside, however instead of items being displayed in traditional booths, most are showcased on tables and trunks. If you are up for a hunt and want to get outside a bit, Olympiapark Flohmarkt is great to check out. 

4. BRK-Riesenflohmarkt (Theresienwiese Flohmarkt)

Munich’s biggest flea market is known as the BRK or Bavarian Red Cross Fleamarket which takes place one day each April on the Oktoberfest grounds during Springfest. Each year, vendors from all over come to display their goods and are set up, regardless rain, shine or snow! Much like a bigger Olympiapark Flohmarkt, this flea market has everything from home goods and antiques to clothes and wearables. Like many of the other locations already mentioned, most items will be unmarked and therefore will be priced onsite. If you are looking for something in particular, it can be a bit overwhelming as there is so much to search through, however if you simply wander to see what stands out, you likely will come across some treasures. 

5. Kunst Oase 

The last of the antique flea markets on my list is actually the very first one we visited in Munich! A bit of a hoarder’s treasure trove, Kunst Oase is full to the brim with antiques and collectibles and is much more closely related to a traditional antique store than a flea market other than that many of the items are unmarked with prices. Full of dishware, chandeliers, art, mirrors and more, it is easiest to purchase small things as large items could be hard to remove from the premises. Regardless, if willing to hunt, there are some really special pieces that would make for unique additions to any space. 

Antique Transportation 

Once you have found your treasures, how do you get them home?! Well, Charlie and I have many funny stories of walking items home (our greatest adventure being over 2 kilometers and up 4 flights of stairs!) or stuffing our car to the brim (including a convertible – putting down the top was quite handy), however for an easier experience and bigger items, trucks, vans or cars can be rented from TOOM Baumarkt, StarCar or other rental services throughout the city. 

Final Thoughts 

While hunting for antiques, souvenirs and unique finds may not be everyone’s cup of tea, Charlie and I have thoroughly enjoyed exploring these 5 antique flea markets in Munich and others throughout our travels. As we won’t be staying in Munich forever, I am so looking forward to being able to incorporate these fun pieces throughout our home in the future to continue to be a reminder of the adventures we have had. But, I would love to know! Do you know of any other favorite antique places in the Munich area? Please share! And if not, be sure to save this post for your future antique flea market exploring. 

Happy antiquing!

Chloe

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