Munich — By flea markets, a firm place in the city’s life is occupied: these are meeting points and places where a second life is found by second-hand items. By courtyard flea markets, an important contribution is also made to the urban calendar, with special emphasis being placed on local engagement. Instead of centrally organized squares, residents’ own courtyards, gardens, or garages are opened, by which the entire neighborhood is transformed into a single shopping area. By this, a unique combination of shopping and neighborly communication is fostered, during which an opportunity to peek into inner courtyards is provided.
Start of Courtyard Flea Markets in Munich: Participation Conditions
By the official description, the focus of courtyard flea markets on both trade and the strengthening of a sense of community is confirmed. Over the years, by this idea, the rooting in Munich and spreading to many other cities is ensured while maintaining a focus on the local initiative of the residents themselves.
As spring approaches, the flea market season begins. By those wishing to participate, a registration must be completed at least three weeks before the planned date. By this, the inclusion of the participant in the route map is ensured (participation fee is 20 euros). By the map, in turn, the exact location of the sales in the district is shown to visitors. The hunt for purchases in the districts of Munich and its surroundings will be possible on the following dates:
Schedule of Munich Courtyard Flea Markets in 2026
- Sat. April 11, 10–16: Pullach
- Sat. April 18, 10–16: Germering
- Sat. April 25, 10–16: Gräfelfing
- Sat. May 2, 10–16: Westend
- Sat. May 9, 10–16: Viehhofviertel
- Sat. May 16, 10–16: Neuhausen
- Sat. May 23, 10–16: Kleinhadern and Blumenau
- Sat. May 30, 10–16: Bogenhausen
- Sat. June 6, 10–16: Berg am Laim
- Fri. June 12, 17–22: Nymphenburg
- Sat. June 13, 10–16: Haidhausen
- Sun. June 14, 11–16: Dachau, Udldinger Weiher
- Fri. June 19, 17–22: Thalkirchen
- Sat. June 20, 10–16: Maxvorstadt
- Sun. June 21, 11–16: Hasenbergl and Am Hart
- Fri. June 26, 17–22: Gern
- Sat. June 27, 10–16: Sendling
- Sun. June 28, 11–16: Mittersendling
- Fri. July 3, 17–22: Untermenzing
- Sat. July 4, 10–16: Obermenzing
- Sun. July 5, 11–16: Johanneskirchen
- Fri. July 10, 17–22: Harlaching
- Sat. July 11, 10–16: Hadern
- Sun. July 12, 11–16: Riem
- Fri. July 17, 17–22: Forstenried and Maxhof
- Sat. July 18, 10–16: Solln and Obersendling
- Fri. July 24, 17–22: Lehel
- Sat. July 25, 10–16: Laim
- Sun. July 26, 11–16: Österreicher Viertel
- Fri. July 31, 17–22: Kieferngarten
- Sat. August 1, 10–16: Westparkviertel
- Sat. August 8, 10–16: Obere and Untere Au
- Sat. August 22, 10–16: Freiham
- Sat. August 29, 10–16: Trudering
- Sun. August 30, 11–16: Waldtrudering
- Sat. September 5, 10–16: Moosach
- Sun. September 6, 11–16: Feldmoching
- Sat. September 12, 10–16: Ramersdorf
- Sun. September 13, 11–16: Alt-Perlach
- Sat. September 19, 10–16: Aubing
- Sun. September 20, 11–16: Lochhausen
- Sat. September 26, 10–16: Obergiesing
- Sun. September 27, 11–16: Englschalking and Daglfing
- Sat. October 10, 10–16: Untergiesing
- Sun. October 11, 11–16: Milbertshofen
- Sat. October 17, 10–16: Pasing
- Sun. October 18, 11–16: Stadtparkviertel
- Sat. October 24, 10–16: Allach
- Sun. October 25, 11–16: Hadern
Event Specifics and Weather Conditions
The holding of courtyard flea markets is traditionally tied to favorable weather conditions. In the event of a storm warning or prolonged rain, a decision is usually made by the organizers to postpone the event to a backup date. Information on changes is published on official district portals. Visitors are advised to download up-to-date route maps in advance, as the registration of new participants may continue until the final week before the start of the auctions. By this approach, the most comprehensive coverage of all open locations in the selected neighborhood is ensured.
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